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LATEST NEWS IN VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICINE

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EBM Review Series: Ketamine vs Etomidate for rapid sequence intubation (RSI)
EBM Review Series: Ketamine vs Etomidate for rapid sequence intubation (RSI)

When choosing induction agents, does ketamine decrease the risk of death compared to etomidate? Authors, reviewers, and editors from VCU Health, Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University, and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine review a December 2025 NEJM article to find out.

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ACEP president Cirillo addresses Virginia ER docs: ‘You can change the world’
ACEP president Cirillo addresses Virginia ER docs: ‘You can change the world’

ACEP President Dr. L. Anthony Cirillo told Virginia emergency physicians, residents, and med students that mounting pressures from insurers, workforce shortages and political polarization demand unity, advocacy, and a renewed focus on the profession’s purpose.

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At Week 4, a look at key EM legislation in Virginia
At Week 4, a look at key EM legislation in Virginia

At the end of the fourth week of the Virginia General Assembly, we offer a look at a few key pieces of EM-impacting legislation.

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EBM Review Series: Treatment Options for Pediatric Appendicitis
EBM Review Series: Treatment Options for Pediatric Appendicitis

Enjana Bylykbashi, MD & Emily Kershner, MD from VCU Health review the October 2025 study on the re-evaluation of Nonoperative Management for Pediatric Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis. Here's their analysis.

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Advocacy Day brings 25 ER docs to Richmond to support patient safety, physician rights
Advocacy Day brings 25 ER docs to Richmond to support patient safety, physician rights

Virginia emergency physicians were in Richmond for EM Advocacy Day. Here’s a look at the bills we discussed with lawmakers.

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An early look at emergency medicine at the 2026 General Assembly
An early look at emergency medicine at the 2026 General Assembly

VACEP has introduced two bills in the 2026 General Assembly, and it’s also a big year for lawmaker education.

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ATTEST TO ADVANCED PRACTICE COMPETENCIES

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