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We applaud CMS for including an important boarding measure – that ACEP members helped develop – in the CY 2026 OPPS final rule. Visit the link below to read more. 🔗

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November 21, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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In this study, researchers reviewed data from randomized trials comparing preoxygenation strategies for patients undergoing intubation in the ED, ICU, or surgical setting. Data included study characteristics, patient demos. & more. 🔗 below to read more!

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Comparison of Preoxygenation Strategies for Intubation of Critically Ill Patients
The search yielded 4,153 unique reports, of which 15 randomized controlled trials (n=3,420) from 9 countries were included. The participants per study ranged from 38 to 1,301. The median age in the st...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Kathleen Skeens on receiving the ACEP Medical Directors Section Resident Award! Cheers to you and all of your hard work. 👏 Thank you for all that you do!
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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FOAMed Case: Older Man With Abdominal Pain

✍️ An 86-year-old man with history of aortic valve replacement had pain & vomiting after a procedure for cholangitis
✍️ Blood tests showed leukocytosis w/ a normal C-reactive protein.

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Older Man With Abdominal Pain
An 86-year-old man with a history of aortic valve replacement presented to the emergency department with right upper quadrant pain and vomiting 3 weeks after undergoing an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent placement for cholangit...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Older adults with and without delirium present notably different outcomes once discharged home. In this article researchers tested for delirium using the using the Delirium Triage Screen & other methods to assess data. Read more via the link below! 🔗

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Outcomes of Older Adults With Delirium Discharged From the Emergency Department
To compare 30-day mortality and return emergency department (ED) visits among older adults with delirium who are discharged home with those discharged home without delirium and those who are admitted ...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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ACEP is deeply concerned about new proposed policies that will hinder access to care for immigrant patients and families. We firmly oppose reviving the “public charge policy.” More: https://bit.ly/48gfAAV
November 18, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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The question was posed: can ESR and CRP contribute useful diagnostic information for the evaluation of spinal epidural abscess?

My take in @acepnation.bsky.social ACEPNow!

(hint: nope!) #medsky
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Is There Any Way Out for Spinal Epidural Abscess? - ACEP Now
Can ESR & CRP reliably rule out acute infectious spinal pathology? A new study explores using these markers to avoid MRI for spinal epidural abscess.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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✍️ Because Nitazenes are illicit novel opioid agonists, data management and outcomes of nitazene opioid poisoning are limited. In this study, researchers describe their experience w/ analytically confirmed nitazene opioid exposures. Read more here! 🔗

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Clinical Experiences With the Nitazene Class of Synthetic Opioids: A Cohort Study
Nitazenes are illicit novel opioid agonists, and data describing the clinical course, management, and outcome of nitazene opioid poisoning are limited. The aim of this study is to describe our clinica...
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November 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Fellow designation speaks to your contributions to ACEP and highlights your commitment to emergency medicine.

Congratulations to some of our newest class of FACEP designees! #FACEPFridays 👏
November 14, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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“The Pitt” brings the realities of EM to TNT beginning Monday, Dec 1. "We are incredibly proud of the show & grateful for the chance to be seen for who we are, the challenges we face, & the work we do every day.” L. Anthony Cirillo, MD, FACEP, ACEP Pres.

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“The Pitt” Brings the Realities of Emergency Medicine to a Wider Audience
The Emmy Award-winning medical drama “The Pitt” will reach new viewers when its complete first season airs on TNT beginning Monday, December 1.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Call for State-of-the-Art (SOTA) Didactic Proposals for #ACEP26 Research Forum! 📣 These 50 min research-informed panel discussions will be held at Scientific Assembly & include engaging topics centered around EM. Submit your proposal via the 🔗 below!

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November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Tomorrow! 👀 Join ACEP president Dr. Tony Cirillo for his monthly chat with ACEP members. 💬 Come to connect, learn from and visit with your new ACEP President on all things EM. Visit the link below to sign up! 🔗

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November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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With local & national leaders at all career levels, ACEP is the force evolving EM. 💪 By setting a national standard through our new ED accreditation program, this is where the future is shaped. 🌟 Ready to get involved? Join the movement! Join ACEP. 🔗

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November 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Let's chat! 💬 Join ACEP president Dr. Tony Cirillo for his monthly Talk With Tony webinar for ACEP members. #acepnation the floor is yours. 🎙️ We want to hear from you, learn from you, & use this time to connect! Click the link below to sign up! 🔗

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November 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Emergency care is evolving and ACEP members are leading the way! From fair pay to safer shifts, we’re stronger together. 💪 Be part of the movement! Not a member? Join ACEP. 🌟 Visit the link below to learn more! 🔗

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November 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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ACEP’s got you covered! 🙌 Explore health insurance options made for 1099 members and those without group plans. These aren’t exchange policies and you can start anytime. Check out ACEP’s member plans via the link below! 🔗

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November 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Big week for #acepnation. 👏 From policy wins in CA to new updates on Medicare, AI, & vaccines, ACEP continues to stand strong for EM physicians & patients. 💪 Stay informed & join the next "Talk with Tony" Q&A on Nov 12! Click the link to sign up. 🔗

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October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Advancing Emergency Care is a journey you don’t have to go at alone. ACEP is your advocacy anchor fighting for fair pay, safer shifts, and more. This work is impactful and all thanks to ACEP members. Join the movement to advance EM! Not a member? Join us.

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October 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Delirium in older adults can be complex, but better care starts in the ED. Join our upcoming webinar to explore evidence-based protocols, prevention strategies, and real-world case lessons. Sign up via the link below! 🔗

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October 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Fellow designation speaks to your contributions to ACEP and highlights your commitment to emergency medicine.

Congratulations to some of our newest class of FACEP designees! #FACEPFridays 👏
October 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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ACEP President Dr. Tony Cirillo opened the All-EM AI Summit with a clear charge: prepare for how AI will transform lifelong learning, bedside care, operations, and research across emergency medicine. The future is here—let’s build it responsibly together.
ACEP President Dr. Tony Cirillo speaks at the All-EM AI Summit
October 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Webinar alert! 🚨 Join the Medical Directors Section for a discussion on all things to know regarding accreditation programs. Visit the link below to register! 🔗

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Medical Directors Accreditation Webinar
<p>The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is the nation&rsquo;s leading professional body for emergency physicians and sets the standard for emergency medical care. We believe it is our duty to provide our members with best practices for th...
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October 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Government shutdown day 21: Medicare payment holds have now been lifted.

🔗 Read the latest ACEP update https://bit.ly/3KTIk9B
Federal Government Shutdown Update
Unless Congress is able to reach a last-minute deal to extend government funding beyond today's September 30 deadline, a federal government shutdown appears imminent.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Earlier this month ACEP speaker Nick Stark, MD, MBA visited w/ the EM residents @ Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. Request a visit to your residency program via the link below! 🔗 EM residents, we can't wait to meet you! 🌟

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October 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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FOAMed Case:
✍️ A 9 year-old boy presented w/ left lower quadrant abdominal pain 3 days after experiencing minor trauma.
✍️ He was tachycardic, normotensive, & afebrile, w/ left lower quadrant tenderness and guarding

Learn more via the link below! 👀
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Boy With Abdominal Pain
A healthy 9-year-old boy presented to the emergency department with left lower quadrant abdominal pain 3 days after experiencing minor trauma. On examination, he was tachycardic, normotensive, and afe...
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October 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM