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Emergency Physicians’ 2016–2017 Compensation Report Shows Lack of...
Emergency departments continue to see growth in the number of patients they serve, stretching resources and capacity limits. However, there’s some good news (and a little troubling news) regarding the...
View ArticleFDA Changes Epinephrine Label, Revises Dosage Instructions for Anaphylaxis,...
An important change is being made to the label of epinephrine. Traditionally, the two doses of epinephrine have been labeled and called 1:1000 (used traditionally for anaphylaxis) and 1:10,000 (used...
View ArticleReview of First Aid Guidelines from the International Liaison Committee on...
ILLUSTRATION: PAUL JUESTRICH, PHOTOS: shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This is part one of a four-part series. The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) defines first aid as “helping...
View ArticleMust an Emergency Physician Comply with a Body Cavity Search Warrant?
ILLUSTRATION: PAUL JUESTRICH, PHOTOS: shutterstock.com An emergency physician recently told us a story of an unusual night visit from the police. “One night in our emergency department, the police...
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Update Your Knowledge on Heart Failure Assessment and Treatment
Heart failure is one of the most common causes of hospitalization in the U.S., particularly in patients over the age of 70. Some of these patients are critically ill, while others simply need minor...
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Learn the Ins and Outs of Diagnosing Pediatric Rashes
Emily Rose, MD, FACEP, FAAP Emily Rose, MD, FACEP, FAAP, wants emergency physicians to trust their instincts when it comes to pediatric rashes, because most of the time a common rash is just that....
View ArticleHow Will the 2016 Elections Impact Emergency Medicine and Patients?
Attend Messaging for Tomorrow–Tools and Techniques to Prepare for a New Political Environment on Monday from 8–8:50 a.m. (Location: Lagoon H) to learn from speakers Gordon B. Wheeler and Jeanne Slade...
View ArticleMonday Research Forum Events at ACEP16
This year’s three-day electronic showcase is larger than ever—emergency medicine’s premier research event has been integrated like never before throughout the ACEP Annual Meeting. New this year!...
View ArticleMonday Product and Service Showcases at ACEP16
ACEP is proud to bring you the newly revamped Product and Service Showcases. These educational product-oriented sessions provide you with an in-depth presentation on a product or service you may have...
View ArticleShow Off Your Entertaining Skills at Open Mic Night!
Monday, 7–10 p.m. Location: South Pacific Ballroom F Enjoy music, poetry, acting, and maybe even a little magic at ACEP’s annual Open Mic Night. This entertaining event is sponsored by the Section of...
View ArticleMonday innovatED Events at ACEP16
innovatED offers an unprecedented look at new technology, products, and services available to emergency medicine practitioners. Don’t miss out on these exciting events: MONDAY Emergent Suffering:...
View ArticleMonday EMF Events at ACEP16
The Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) is the charity of emergency physicians. Founded in 1972 by visionary leaders of ACEP, EMF invests its funds to further emergency medicine research and education....
View ArticleACEP Honors Groups in the 100% Club for 2016
ACEP’s Group Recognition Program is a great way to show your employees that you care about their continued success. This year there are 127 groups in ACEP’s 100% Club. If your group is interested in...
View ArticleStart Planning for ACEP17 in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., was dubbed by Forbes Magazine as the number one coolest city in America. If you attend ACEP17, Oct. 30–Nov. 2, 2017, you can see why for yourself. The lives of emergency physicians...
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U.S. Constitution vs. FDA: Off-Label Discussions No Longer Faux Pas?
Illustration: Chris Whissen The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states in totality, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise...
View Article2019 Midyear Report from ACEP President Dr. Vidor Friedman
Leading an organization as large and diverse as ACEP requires a focus on both the urgent problems of the moment and the long-term health of the organization and its members. For ACEP President Vidor E....
View ArticleACEP Task Force Examining Collaboration with Advanced Practice Providers
Getty/ER Productions Limited One of the most discussed and debated issues in emergency medicine over the past few years has been our workforce and how we interact with physician assistants (PAs) and...
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Insurance Companies Force Emergency Departments Out of Network, Shift Costs...
Chris Whissen and Shutterstock.com The cost of out-of-network care has come under scrutiny and grabbed media attention as physicians, insurance companies, and legislators grapple with the issue of...
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ABEM Has a Plan to Make Certification More Meaningful and Accessible
Emergency medicine certification is undergoing an evolution. The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) will soon begin a pilot of its new certification examination, MyEMCert. An alternative to...
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What’s the Deal with Pocket Ultrasound?
Pocket ultrasound devices have arrived! With their price points set at less than $3,000, the era of personally owned ultrasound machines has begun. We finally have devices we can throw into our bags...
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