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2024 ACEP Elections Preview: Meet the Board of Directors Candidates

ACEP Now

By attending networking events, conferences, and regional meetings, prospective members will have the opportunity to connect with other emergency physicians, share best practices, and collaborate on research or quality improvement projects. Emergency physicians that seek a network of colleagues may be inclined to join ACEP.

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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

Additionally, back in 2010, it was estimated that 6.6% Nachi: Unfortunately this procedure is associated with a relatively high re-operation rate – one study found 20% of patients required removal or revision. Jeff: Even more shockingly, some series showed a 52% repeat operation rate. That’s almost half of the population.

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Episode 19 - Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse

EB Medicine

Nachi: We’re going to be talking about the pathophysiology of cannabinoids, clinical findings in abuse, best practice management, differences between natural and synthetic cannabinoids, and treatment for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. So buckle up and get ready. Counsel them on drug abuse also.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 88: ED Evaluation of Diverticulitis

EMDocs

American Gastroenterological Association (2021) Best Practice Advice 1: Computed tomography should be considered to confirm the diagnosis of diverticulitis in patients without a prior imaging-confirmed diagnosis and to evaluate for potential complications in patients with severe presentations. 2010 Mar;12(3):179-86.

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Pediatric Pain

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Assessing and managing children’s pain can be challenging, because they may not exhibit typically recognized signs and symptoms ( Srouji 2010 ). Neonatal observational scales have been validated in the intensive care and post-operative settings; ED-specific quantitative scales are lacking. Knowing the context of the episode may help.