Emergency physicians treat 40 million pediatric patients each year – treating anything from a bee sting to an asthma attack or a playground injury.

Top 10 ER Tips for Parents Your local emergency department is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year and no one is more qualified to care for children in a medical emergency than emergency physic

More Can Be Done to Prevent Children from Having In-Flight Medical Emergencies WASHINGTON, D.C.—Resources are limited on an airplane during an in-flight emergency and access to care is not always im

One in Five Children with Mental Health Emergencies Face "Prolonged” Emergency Department Stays, New Research Shows WASHINGTON, D.C.— According to new research in the Journal of the American College

Dental Emergencies Dental emergencies typically involve pain or injury to the teeth, gums, lips or cheek and tongue. Sometimes an infection is involved. In any case, any significant pain or injury to

New Study Identifies Gaps in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder as Overdose Emergencies Soar WASHINGTON, D.C.—Opioid overdose deaths have reached record highs and emergency physicians have a vital rol

New Recommendations on Emergency Care for Children WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Emergency Nurses Association

ACEP Joins with American Academy of Pediatrics, and Emergency Nurses Association on Optimizing Child Patient Safety in Emergency Settings Policies should emphasize patient safety, and making sure eme

Tips from Emergency Physicians to Avoid a Heat Emergency WASHINGTON, D.C.—Summer is officially kicking off, and heat-related emergencies are on the rise during the warmer months. The American Colleg

Medical emergencies can be frightening and stressful, but it’s essential to know how to recognize the signs because correctly interpreting and acting on these signs could potentially save the life of

Emergency Physicians, Emergency Nurses, and Pediatricians Call for Strategies to Improve Care for Children, Adolescents Seeking Urgent Help for Mental, Behavioral Health Concerns The nation’s emerge

Halloween Safety Tips Halloween can be a lot of fun, but it is also a busy night for many emergency physicians. The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) offers suggestions to help make sur

Cosmetic Products Send a Child to the ER Every Two Hours, Study Finds WASHINGTON, D.C.—As a new study shows, common household items can be dangerous to infants and children. “Simple steps to make you

Childhood Seizures Simple fever-related (or febrile) seizures are common among children under age five. Although these seizures can be frightening to parents and other caretakers, they are generally

Emergency Physicians Share Back to School Safety Tips WASHINGTON, D.C.—Students of all ages are headed back to school, and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has tips to prevent emer

Child Head Injury A head injury may seem innocuous at first—a little slip and a bump to the head—but it could be far more dangerous. If a child loses consciousness after a head injury, then he or she

CPR for Infants and Children Few sounds are more alarming than that of a child who is choking. Understanding how to prevent choking, as well as what to do when choking occurs, can save your child’s l

I Have the Flu, Should I Go to the Emergency Room? WASHINGTON, D.C.—As flu activity reaches its highest levels in nearly a decade, it is important to take steps to prevent getting or spreading the il

COVID-19 and Children: Keeping Them Safe While many children with COVID-19 experience mild symptoms or have no symptoms at all, some can become severely ill. Like adults, children can also spread the

Fever in Children Fever is one of the most common reasons for parents to visit an emergency department with their child or infant. Children tend to have an average of nine upper respiratory tract inf

Traveler's First Aid Kit Whether you drive across the country, or hike your favorite trail, emergency physicians recommend that you prepare a traveler’s first aid kit to help you respond to common me

Back to School Book bags are replacing beach totes as it quickly becomes time for students to go back to school. The American College of Emergency Physicians provides these tips to help you prepare f

Mental Health and Emergency Medical Experts Encourage Support for Clinicians Health During Pandemic WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a joint statement, emergency medicine and other leading medical associations, a

Emergency Physicians Encourage Safe Behaviors to Avoid an Emergency During Halloween WASHINGTON, D.C.—Halloween can be a lot of fun, but it is also a busy night for many emergency physicians. The Ame

Toy Safety Tips In 2023, there were 10 deaths, and an estimated 154,700 emergency department-treated injuries associated with toys for children 12 years and younger according to the Consumer Product

How to Evaluate and Treat Minors in the ER When Parents Are Absent WASHINGTON, D.C.—Minors (patients who are under 18 years of age) frequently visit emergency departments for evaluation and treatment

Eye Emergencies Eye wounds and emergencies can include cuts and scratches, traumatic injuries from foreign objects, burns and chemical exposure (e.g., cleaning solutions, garden chemicals). Any of th

More kids are going to the ER for swallowing 'button' batteries, study finds. Why that's really dangerous August 31, 2022 USA Today More than 84% of patients were under 5, and “button” batteries acco

Recognizing Concussions in Children A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury that results when there is a sizable hit that occurs to one’s head, face, neck or even body. It is important to re

Cool Running Water Best Treatment for Children's Burns, Annals of Emergency Medicine Study Shows WASHINGTON, D.C.— New research in the January edition of Annals of Emergency Medicine reveals that coo

New CDC Guidelines Detail Treatment of Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury WASHINGTON, D.C.—In response to recommendations released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Pain Ma

New Data Shows Rising Repeat ER Visits for Opioid-Related Emergencies WASHINGTON, D.C.—The emergency department is being increasingly utilized as a patient’s best or only treatment option for opioid

Emergency Physicians Urge Parents to Avoid Diluting Baby Formula WASHINGTON, D.C.—With baby formula in short supply around the country, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has a clear

Emergency departments see more than 30 million patients a year due to accidental injuries. Not all emergencies can be avoided but taking precautions at home and while you’re traveling can go a long wa

Emergency Physicians Urge Public to Avoid Cold Weather Emergencies WASHINGTON, D.C.—As a powerful arctic cold front sweeps through the country, emergency physicians are urging people to understand co

Childproofing Your House Any new parent quickly learns that a toddler is into everything. It only takes a quick second for that child to get out of your sight and around something potentially dangero

Objects in the Ear or Nose As many parents know, young children, especially those under age five, sometimes put items, such as marbles, beads, dried beans, tiny button-shaped batteries or small toys

Diabetes More than 20 million people in the United States have diabetes, and an estimated six million people are unaware they have it. The best way to prevent diabetic emergencies is to effectively

ACEP Stands in Solidarity with Emergency Physician in COVID-19 Related Custody Dispute WASHINGTON, D.C.—In response to news reports that an emergency physician has temporarily lost custody of her chi

Fever Fever by itself is not an illness, but a symptom for a range of medical conditions. It also can be a side effect of some medications. Fever is one of the most common reasons that parents visit

Emergency Physicians Support Bipartisan Legislation on Consumer Protections WASHINGTON, D.C.—In response to the Alexander-Murray legislation introduced today, the president of the American College of

New Joint Policy Outlines Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Systems Recommendations WASHINGTON, D.C.—Effective delivery of emergency medical care for children outside of the hospital relies on cer

Heat Stroke and Hot Cars Children who are left unattended in vehicles while a parent or caregiver runs a quick errand—or when a child becomes trapped in a vehicle can result in serious injuries or de

From One Parent to Another -- Childproofing Lessons Learned Working in the ER As a new mother, working in an emergency department made me want to go home and childproof every nook and cranny of our h

New Pediatric Protocol Reduces Missed Sepsis Diagnoses by 76 Percent WASHINGTON, D.C.—An electronic sepsis alert using a combination of vital signs, risk factors and physician judgment to identify ch

Emergency Physicians’ Statement on New HHS Conscience Rule WASHINGTON, D.C.—In response to a proposed rule by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that seeks to expand protections for he

JACEP Open: Vaping Emergencies May Initially Go Unrecognized WASHINGTON, D.C.—Diagnosing EVALI—the e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury illness that’s recently garnered national

Emergency Physicians Strongly Support COVID Vaccinations for All Eligible Children WASHINGTON, D.C.—As the COVID-19 vaccines become available for children ages 5 to 11, the American College of Emerge

My Experience Matters: There’s No Replacement for an Emergency Physician I began my medical career as a physician assistant (PA). Within weeks of completing my PA training, I was participating in maj

Edible Marijuana Products Pose Risks to Children WASHINGTON, D.C.—As states update marijuana regulations, emergency physicians should be mindful of the likely increase in visits to the emergency room

Head Injury A head injury may seem innocuous at first—a little slip and a bump to the head—but it could be far more dangerous. If a person loses consciousness after a head injury, then the person ha

Emergency Care vs. Urgent Care It’s Saturday night, and your child has a fever. Or you are having chest pain. Or you are bleeding from a serious injury. Where should you go for medical care: the emer

Protect Your Head: Know When to Go to the Emergency Department for a Brain Injury WASHINGTON, D.C.—March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and while some head injuries may seem mild at first, recognizi

As the United States faces critical shortages of baby formula, parents are being cautioned against watering down formula in an effort to stretch out what they have.

Psychiatric Emergency Patients in Massachusetts Wait Longest for Hospital Beds WASHINGTON, D.C.—Patients having mental health emergencies who require hospital admission wait nearly four times longer

Holiday Safety Tips The holidays should be a time when everyone can focus on family, friends and safe celebrations, not medical emergencies. Emergency physicians have suggestions to avoid a trip to t

Home Safety Checklist Homes can have many hidden hazards that could be harmful to anyone – from babies to seniors. Thirty-three million people are injured by consumer products in the home each year,

During Covid-19 Pandemic, it’s Especially Important to Know When To Go To the ER As an emergency physician, I want to thank people for continuing to practice the mitigating strategies of social dista

Emergency Physicians: Georgia Blue Cross Blue Shield Policy Violates Federal Law WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and its Georgia Chapter today said a policy that

COVID-19 Restrictions Present New Challenges for Parents of Daredevils Emergency departments report sharp increases in the number of children being admitted to the emergency department due to acciden

Nosebleeds A nosebleed, especially one that arises spontaneously in a child, can be alarming, but most nosebleeds are not serious and often look much worse than they really are. Nosebleeds most often

Leading Emergency Medical Researchers to Share Key Findings at the ACEP21 Research Forum BOSTON, Mass.—The top minds in emergency medicine will be convening to share the latest data at the Research

Poisons, Chemicals & Smoke Inhalation Unintentional poisoning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death in America, leading to over 65,000 deaths in 2019 according to the CDC. Poisons

ACEP’s Prescription to Strengthen Mental Health Care WASHINGTON, DC— As we take pause in May to acknowledge Mental Health Month, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has identified imm

Nation's Emergency Physicians Urge Congress To Vote "No" on American Health Care Act WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) today issued a brief statement in advance of

Emergency Physicians Urge Safe Behaviors as “Tripledemic” Concerns Rise, Winter Holidays Approach WASHINGTON, D.C.—Emergency physicians around the country are treating patients with a range of respir

National Suicide Prevention Award Given for Lifesaving Work in Emergency Departments NEW YORK (April 5, 2021) –To recognize leaders in suicide prevention, the American Foundation for Suicide Preventi

Health Care Legislation Must Guarantee Coverage for Emergency Patients WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) today called on Congress to guarantee health insurance cove

First Aid Kit Every home should have a first aid kit to help respond to minor and some serious medical emergencies. Seek care if you have a medical emergency, but you can protect your family and redu

Americans Want Insurance Companies to Take More Responsibility for Surprise Bills The purpose of health insurance is to help pay for medical care, yet health insurance is increasingly costing America

Emergency Physicians: Spotting the Warning Signs of Suicide Can Save a Life WASHINGTON, D.C.—September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the pandemic continues to impact everyone’s mental h

Health Care Legislation Must Include Coverage for Emergency Medical Care WASHINGTON, DC—The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) issued a statement in response to the possible stripping aw

Flu Vaccine The best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated every year. The ideal time to get vaccinated is usually September or October, before flu season kicks into high gear; however,

Inside a Rhode Island hospital E.R. overwhelmed by omicron January 19, 2022 The Washington Post Staff shortages create other problems. The routine activities of a hospital occur more slowly when ther

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Policy in Indiana Violates Federal Law, Puts Patients At Risk WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and its Indiana Chapter today said a p

Top Researchers in Emergency Medicine to Present and Discuss New Data at ACEP22 Research Forum SAN FRANCISCO—Leading research minds from all facets of emergency medicine are coming together October 1

Broken Bones Broken bones (also called fractures) are a common injury for adults and children. They may be caused by falls, motor vehicle crashes, direct blows and even intentional injuries, such as

Peroxide Ingestion, Promoted by Alternative Medicine, Can Be Deadly WASHINGTON, D.C.—High-concentration peroxide, sometimes promoted in alternative medicine circles for cleanses or as a so-called “na

Emergency Physicians on How to Recognize Signs of Heart Trouble WASHINGTON, D.C.—This Valentine’s Day, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) reminds everyone to pay attention to their h

Electrical Shock Causes of electrical injury and shock include accidental exposure to household or appliance wiring, arcs from power lines, the severing of an electrical cord or sticking of foreign o

Flu Influenza, commonly known as “the flu,” is caused by a virus, which infects the respiratory tract. The flu is spread from person to person by direct contact or through virus-infected droplets cou

Why Do I Stay? A great deal has been written about physician burnout, especially in Emergency Medicine. Inefficient electronic medical records, rapidly decreasing resources, increasing job demands, l

Prepare for the Unexpected: Your ER Checklist It is important that families are prepared to send elderly, minors, or severely ill loved ones to the emergency room alone and without the option of fami

Emergency Physicians Provide Incredible Value to Patients and the Health System One in three Americans visit the emergency department each year, for a total of more than 150 million visits. Our popul

American College of Emergency Physicians and American Society of Anesthesiologists Issue Joint Statement on Ketamine Use Washington, D.C.—Today, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) an

Emergency Physicians: Who Are We? What Do We Do? I am an emergency medicine physician. I save lives. From heart attacks to strokes to car crashes, we are here for you on the worst day of your life. E

Health Insurers Refuse to Cover ER Visit WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a controversial decision, health insurance giant Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is warning policy holders—in Georgia, Kentucky and Missouri

Do Not Ignore These Four Common Reasons Men Need Emergency Care WASHINGTON, D.C.—June is Men’s Health Month, and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has suggestions for men to reduce

Animal Bites Animal bites can be frightening, and in some cases, are medical emergencies. The most common animal bites in the United States are from household pets, with dogs and cats causing the mos

Gun injuries and deaths are a tragic fact of daily life at our nation's emergency departments (ED), and emergency physicians are on the frontlines of treating these victims.

ACEP Marks International Overdose Awareness Day with Signs to Recognize an Overdose WASHINGTON, D.C.—August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day, and unfortunately the COVID-19 pandemic has

The Emergency Medicine Community Will Come Together for ACEP23 WASHINGTON, DC—Emergency physicians, researchers, and health care leaders will meet October 9-12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for ACEP2

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Policy in New Hampshire Puts Patients At Risk Washington, DC—The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and its New Hampshire Chapter today came out against a p

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Policy In Ohio Puts Patients At Risk WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and its Ohio Chapter (Ohio ACEP) today came out against a polic

Poll: Majority of Americans Unprepared to Help in a Medical Emergency Denver, Colo.—Most adults are unprepared or lack confidence to help if a medical emergency occurs, according to a new public poll

Health Insurers Retroactively Deny ER Coverage In 2017, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced it would refuse to cover visits to the ER that it thinks were not emergencies in six states: Georgia, K

Golpe de calor y vehículos calientes Dejar niños desatendidos en vehículos mientras un padre o cuidador hace un recado rápido o incidentes de niños que quedan atrapados en un vehículo pueden provocar

AAP, ACEP and ENA Call For Improving Emergency Care for Children in Joint Policy Statement Better collaboration and more resources are needed to enhance children’s access to optimal emergency care WA

Choking/Heimlich Manuever You should only use the Heimlich Maneuver if a person is choking and his or her life is endangered by a windpipe obstruction. Choking is signaled by an inability to speak,

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a group of long-term inflammatory lung conditions that make it hard to breathe and typically include emp