<ѻý>Stroke Thrombectomy Beyond the 24-Hour Window: Study Keeps the Door Openѻý> Researchers push the boundaries of how late is too late for intervention Dec 27, 2022
<ѻý>Rare Shark Fin ECG Pattern Seen in 55-Year-Old Patientѻý> Pattern should trigger urgent cardiac catheterization to diagnose or rule out acute STEMI Dec 19, 2022
<ѻý>Study Adds Fuel to Debate Over Nurse Practitioners' Scope of Practiceѻý> VA paper will be the focus of a panel discussion during the AMA state advocacy meeting in January Dec 16, 2022
<ѻý>A 'Shocking' Development in CPR?ѻý> New research found that a fad in how defibrillation is done may actually save lives Dec 14, 2022
<ѻý>Confronting the Growing Violence Against Staff in the Emergency Departmentѻý> Alex Skog, MD, on physician anxiety, enforcing consequences, and creating a safer environment Nov 30, 2022 video
<ѻý>One in Three Patients With Unstable Pelvic Fractures Die, Study Showsѻý> Use of advanced hemorrhage control interventions should be standardized to improve outcomes Nov 30, 2022
<ѻý>Injuries While Pregnant Linked to Kids' Risk of Cerebral Palsyѻý> Modest risk tracks with severity of injuries, observational study finds Nov 28, 2022
<ѻý>Hospital Responds to Staffing Crisis After Reports of Patient Deathѻý> Challenges at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett reflective of hospitals across the U.S. Nov 22, 2022
<ѻý>Here's What Led ED Nurse to Call the Fire Department for Helpѻý> Problems from that night are not unique to her hospital, says Kelsay Irby, RN Nov 21, 2022
<ѻý>Youth With Gender Dysphoria Hospitalized for Suicidal Ideation Far More Oftenѻý> Inpatient setting offers unique opportunity to provide gender-affirming care, researchers say Nov 16, 2022
<ѻý>A PSA From an Exhausted Emergency Physicianѻý> Avoid sending us your patients until the dust settles Nov 15, 2022
<ѻý>One in Five May Recall Near-Death Experience After CPRѻý> Rhythmic brain waves suggestive of lucid and heightened consciousness, study says Nov 11, 2022
<ѻý>'I've Never Seen Anything Like This' in the Pediatric EDѻý> Greater awareness and support can help reduce the strain Nov 10, 2022
<ѻý>Survey Shows ED Doctors Worry More About Patient Harm Than Getting Suedѻý> "Defensive medicine" may be more about preventing harm than avoiding a lawsuit Nov 10, 2022
<ѻý>Decision-Support Tool Enhances Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients in the EDѻý> Pathways for HF patients picked for early discharge versus admission Nov 06, 2022
<ѻý>Emergency Physician Faces Charges After Car Crash Kills Colleagueѻý> Police say Joseph Yanta, MD, had a 0.172% blood alcohol content, more than double the legal limit Nov 04, 2022
<ѻý>CPR Less Likely for Black, Hispanic Peopleѻý> Association seen even for witnessed cardiac arrest in the home and in diverse neighborhoods Oct 27, 2022
<ѻý>Hawaii Hospital Cuts Unneeded ED Psych Evals Following Police Encountersѻý> Program requiring consults before involuntary evaluations gets a revamp, with positive results Oct 21, 2022
<ѻý>Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Promising for Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolismѻý> Strategy may mitigate the drawback of major bleeding Oct 19, 2022
<ѻý>Emergency Nurse 'Drowning' in Patients, Calls Fire Department to Assistѻý> In last-resort effort, two firefighters aid understaffed ED in Washington state Oct 14, 2022
<ѻý>Pediatricians Embrace New Strategy on Firearms: Harm Reductionѻý> AAP shifting away from highlighting its support for strict gun control Oct 12, 2022
<ѻý>Opioids Tainted With Mystery Chemical Sparked Flood of Unusual Overdosesѻý> Pennsylvania outbreak spawned 94 cases, many with low heart rate or sky-high blood pressure Oct 06, 2022
<ѻý>For Female Emergency Docs, Lack of Respect Is Part of the Jobѻý> Women more likely to be misidentified, dismissed, and ignored, according to two studies Oct 05, 2022
<ѻý>California Hospital Begins Medication Abortions in the ED -- A Possible Firstѻý> "Our job is to treat all comers no matter their medical issue," says researcher Oct 05, 2022
<ѻý>Vomiting/Nausea in the ED? Consider Haloperidol, Study Suggestsѻý> In randomized trial, half doses of haloperidol outperformed ondansetron, an old standby Oct 05, 2022
<ѻý>Sexual Violence Takes a Toll on Teens' Mental Healthѻý> Even experiences of unwelcome sexual approach can have a lasting negative impact Oct 04, 2022
<ѻý>It's Time to Embrace Opioid Addiction Meds in the ED, Experts Sayѻý> Buprenorphine is a must in overdose cases, according to two emergency physicians Oct 04, 2022
<ѻý>Just How Bad Was Pandemic Strain on Emergency Wait Times? The Numbers Are Inѻý> Analysis shows impact on ED boarding times, patients abandoning the wait for care Oct 03, 2022
<ѻý>Emergency Medicine Docs Bemoan Patient Satisfaction Surveysѻý> Critics at ACEP call them biased, unfair, and exclusionary Oct 03, 2022
<ѻý>Reporting From the Healthcare Disasterѻý> A few observations from a run of ER shifts Sep 30, 2022
<ѻý>Day in the Life of a Doctor: Shadowing a Flight Paramedicѻý> YouTuber and physician Siobhan Deshauer, MD, sees a different side of emergency medicine Sep 22, 2022
<ѻý>Violence in Emergency Departments on the Riseѻý> Around 85% of emergency physicians say violence has increased, poll shows Sep 22, 2022
<ѻý>Making Low-Dose tPA Work for Japanese DOAC Users With Ischemic Strokeѻý> IV thrombolytics for these patients are accepted in some countries, but not the U.S. Sep 21, 2022
<ѻý>PCSK9 Inhibitor Passes Muster for LDL Reduction in Acute Coronary Syndromeѻý> Question now is whether routine early treatment will translate to better clinical outcomes Sep 20, 2022
<ѻý>Current Troponin Testing Approach Is a Bust for MI Diagnosis in Older Peopleѻý> Age-adjusted cutoffs, universal rule-in threshold not helpful either Sep 16, 2022
<ѻý>House Bill Would Fix Glitch in Medicare Non-Emergency Ambulance Transport Programѻý> Measure would require states to help some "dual eligibles" who have trouble accessing the benefit Sep 15, 2022
<ѻý>Early History of Abuse Tied to Worse Menopausal Symptomsѻý> Psychosocial stressors seems to have negative impact almost 2 decades later Sep 14, 2022
<ѻý>Are EDs Bombarded With Apple Watch Afib Alerts?ѻý> Arrhythmia alerts can be nerve-wracking, but they're not usually an emergency Sep 02, 2022
<ѻý>Infant Head Trauma Surged in Paris During Pandemicѻý> Researchers hypothesize isolation and financial stress had cumulative effect on parents Aug 31, 2022