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• A Multiprong Evaluation Strategy for Locum Tenens Emergency Physicians 17/04/2026
  Locum tenens are vital but costly. This multipronged approach evaluates ED efficiency and costs to ensure fairness. The post A Multiprong Evaluation Strategy for Locum Tenens Emergency Physicians appeared first on ACEP Now.
  Ronny Otero, MD, MSHA, FAAEM, FACEP; Elyse Hartleben, MD; Erik Hudson, MSA; Johanna Ponce, MHA, CSBI; and Sara Engel, MBA, CAEMA
• Is High-Flow Nasal Oxygen Really Non-Inferior? 17/04/2026
  Is HFNO noninferior to NIV for respiratory failure? The RENOVATE trial shows it is a viable alternative in the ED. The post Is High-Flow Nasal Oxygen Really Non-Inferior? appeared first on ACEP Now.
  Ken Milne, MD
• How to Know When to Quit a Clinical Course of Action 17/04/2026
  Avoid the sunk cost fallacy in the ED. Learn how "kill" criteria and quit-coaches can prevent overreach and improve care. The post How to Know When to Quit a Clinical Course of Action appeared first on ACEP Now.
  Alex Koo, MD, FACEP
• Case Report: Subacute Headache in an Adolescent Male 17/04/2026
  A teen's 10/10 headache unmasks a rare syndrome. Learn how to work up and manage acute cerebellitis from this case. The post Case Report: Subacute Headache in an Adolescent Male appeared first on ACEP Now.
  William Donovan, MD; Elaine Thompson, MD; and Dawn Williamson, MD
• Manual Rectal Disimpaction in Toddler Results in Lawsuit 07/04/2026
  Dr. Ariel Cohen explores medicolegal risks and supervision gaps in pediatric ED disimpaction following a settled claim. The post Manual Rectal Disimpaction in Toddler Results in Lawsuit appeared first on ACEP Now.
  Ariel Cohen, DO