MUSC Health Florence (S.C.) Medical Center is the first hospital in the state to implement Abbott’s i-STAT 1 instrument with the high-sensitivity troponin I cartridge to accelerate heart attack detection. The test measures low levels of cardiac troponin I — a protein released when the heart muscle is damaged —...
Published on: 2026-02-23
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Ella Jeffries
When Michael Kupferman, MD, became CEO of Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health in late June 2025, he brought a special background that not all health system executives have: decades of work as a physician. Dr. Kupferman began practicing medicine in 1999, and is a trained head and neck surgeon. In...
Eli, a nine-year-old, presents with mild asthma. Most days she’s fine, managing her wheeze with her blue inhaler as needed, but every so often a cough or sniffle turns into a flare that worries her parents about a looming attack. You want to prevent her next severe asthma attack, but...
Published on: 2026-02-23
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Meenu Pandey
Master the anatomy and management of tracheostomy emergencies, from early dislodgement and cannula obstruction to rare tracheoesophageal fistulas. The post Tracheostomy Complications and the Emergency Setting appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-19
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ACEP Now
By Nicole Weis, MD, and Jonathan Glauser, MD, MBA, FACEP
Rising fatal accidents in unregulated hyperbaric chambers highlight risks such as arterial gas embolism and burns. Learn how to manage these ED emergencies now. The post Poorly Regulated Hyperbaric Chambers Sound Safety Alarms appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-19
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ACEP Now
By Chris Allen, MD
Have you been keeping up with the literature? The Bubble Wrap team have. The post The 99th Bubblewrap x Sheffield Children’s ED appeared first on Don't Forget the Bubbles....
Published on: 2026-02-19
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Dr Andrew Seggie
Children with differences in sex development (DSD) may present at various stages of life, but most commonly during the neonatal period or at puberty. In newborns, the most frequent physical sign is atypical genitalia. If you work in a neonatal unit, you’re likely to encounter this presentation. Atypical genitalia may...
Published on: 2026-02-16
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Lily Wray
Dr. Kendall Donohue matches into the same pediatric EM fellowship as her 12-year mentor Dr. Eric Fleegler. The post Full Circle: The Power of Long-Term Mentorship in Emergency Medicine appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-10
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ACEP Now
By Leah Enser
How to screen for AUD and start naltrexone to reduce cravings and break the cycle of problematic drinking. The post Alcohol Use Disorder: Screening and Naltrexone in the Emergency Department appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-10
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ACEP Now
By Nicholas S. Imperato, DO, MPH; Christopher W. Meaden, MD, MS; and Howard A. Greller, MD
Master push-dose phenylephrine and epinephrine dosing to manage hemodynamics during peri-intubation and shock in the ED. The post Phenylephrine and Epinephrine Push-Dose Vasopressors appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-10
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ACEP Now
By Taylor H Cason, PharmD, CPP, BCPS, BCEMP; Michael Gibbs, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
You came back! You walk into your Paeds ED shift, ready for the usual falls, scraps, and one or two snotty noses. However, your first patient is a 2-year-old baby with eczema that’s proving tricky to manage, and he is not feeling well. You start thinking about all the dermatology...
Published on: 2026-02-09
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Ezgi Deniz Yazici
Time to look at what has been published in this month's Bubble Wrap Plus with Anke Raaijmakers and Prof .Jaan Toelen The post Bubble Wrap PLUS – February 2026 appeared first on Don't Forget the Bubbles....
Published on: 2026-02-04
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Anke Raaijmakers
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