Editor's Top Selections

These articles have been designated as Annals' Editors' Top Selections. Annals' editors consider these articles to be of particular interest to the profession. As such, they are provided in full for free access on the Web site for all readers for 6 months, even those who are not ACEP members or print subscribers.

Article Title	Author(s)	Type	Pages
Is Industry Money the Root of All Conflicts of Interest in Biomedical Research? February 2012 (Vol. 59 \| No. 2 \| Pages 87-88) Full Text PDF (101 KB)	Arthur L. Caplan	Editorial	87-88
Analysis of Automated External Defibrillator Device Failures Reported to the Food and Drug Administration February 2012 (Vol. 59 \| No. 2 \| Pages 103-111) Abstract Full Text PDF (1104 KB)	Lawrence A. DeLuca, Allan Simpson, Dan Beskind, Kristi Grall, Lisa Stoneking, Uwe Stolz, Daniel W. Spaite, Ashish R. Panchal, Kurt R. Denninghoff et al.	Full-length article	103-111
A Field Test of Time-Based Emergency Department Quality Measures January 2012 (Vol. 59 \| No. 1 \| Pages 1-10.e2) Abstract Full Text PDF (893 KB)	Mark Stephen McClelland, Karen Jones, Bruce Siegel, Jesse M. Pines	Full-length article	1-10.e2
Using Poison Center Data for National Public Health Surveillance for Chemical and Poison Exposure and Associated Illness January 2012 (Vol. 59 \| No. 1 \| Pages 56-61) Abstract Full Text PDF (471 KB)	Amy F. Wolkin, Colleen A. Martin, Royal K. Law, Josh G. Schier, Alvin C. Bronstein et al.	Short communication	56-61
Relationship Between Pain Severity and Outcomes in Patients Presenting With Potential Acute Coronary Syndromes December 2011 (Vol. 58 \| No. 6 \| Pages 501-507) Abstract Full Text PDF (217 KB)	Meredith Edwards, Anna Marie Chang, Asako C. Matsuura, Michael Green, Jennifer M. Robey, Judd E. Hollander et al.	Full-length article	501-507
The Captain Morgan Technique for the Reduction of the Dislocated Hip December 2011 (Vol. 58 \| No. 6 \| Pages 536-540) Abstract Full Text PDF (626 KB) Supplemental Materials	Gregory W. Hendey, Arturo Avila	Full-length article	536-540
Selective Use of Computed Tomography Compared With Routine Whole Body Imaging in Patients With Blunt Trauma November 2011 (Vol. 58 \| No. 5 \| Pages 407-416.e15) Abstract Full Text PDF (4490 KB)	Malkeet Gupta, David L. Schriger, Jonathan R. Hiatt, Henry G. Cryer, Areti Tillou, Jerome R. Hoffman, Larry J. Baraff et al.	Full-length article	407-416.e15
Validation of the Simplified Motor Score in the Out-of-Hospital Setting for the Prediction of Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury November 2011 (Vol. 58 \| No. 5 \| Pages 417-425) Abstract Full Text PDF (588 KB)	David O. Thompson, Timothy R. Hurtado, Michael M. Liao, Richard L. Byyny, Craig Gravitz, Jason S. Haukoos et al.	Full-length article	417-425
Do Children With Blunt Head Trauma and Normal Cranial Computed Tomography Scan Results Require Hospitalization for Neurologic Observation? October 2011 (Vol. 58 \| No. 4 \| Pages 315-322) Abstract Full Text PDF (671 KB)	James F. Holmes, Dominic A. Borgialli, Frances M. Nadel, Kimberly S. Quayle, Neil Schambam, Art Cooper, Jeff E. Schunk, Michelle L. Miskin, Shireen M. Atabaki, John D. Hoyle, Peter S. Dayan, Nathan Kuppermann, TBI Study Group for the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network et al.	Full-length article	315-322
The Financial Consequences of Lost Demand and Reducing Boarding in Hospital Emergency Departments October 2011 (Vol. 58 \| No. 4 \| Pages 331-340) Abstract Full Text PDF (612 KB)	Jesse M. Pines, Robert J. Batt, Joshua A. Hilton, Christian Terwiesch	Full-length article	331-340
Emergency Department Utilization After the Implementation of Massachusetts Health Reform September 2011 (Vol. 58 \| No. 3 \| Pages 225-234.e1) Abstract Full Text PDF (913 KB)	Peter B. Smulowitz, Robert Lipton, J. Frank Wharam, Leon Adelman, Scott G. Weiner, Laura Burke, Christopher W. Baugh, Jeremiah D. Schuur, Shan W. Liu, Meghan E. McGrath, Bella Liu, Assaad Sayah, Mary C. Burke, J. Hector Pope, Bruce E. Landon et al.	Full-length article	225-234.e1
Public Access Defibrillation: Time to Access the Public September 2011 (Vol. 58 \| No. 3 \| Pages 240-247) Abstract Full Text PDF (1078 KB)	Patrick Schober, Frederieke B. van Dehn, Joost J.L.M. Bierens, Stephan A. Loer, Lothar A. Schwarte et al.	Full-length article	240-247
Understanding Better How Clinicians Work August 2011 (Vol. 58 \| No. 2 \| Pages 123-125) Full Text PDF (123 KB)	Rollin J. Fairbanks, Ann M. Bisantz	Editorial	123-125
Mandatory Triage Does Not Identify High-Acuity Patients Within Recommended Time Frames August 2011 (Vol. 58 \| No. 2 \| Pages 137-142) Abstract Full Text PDF (329 KB)	Ellen J. Weber, Ian McAlpine, Barbara Grimes	Full-length article	137-142
Patient Perceptions of Computed Tomographic Imaging and Their Understanding of Radiation Risk and Exposure July 2011 (Vol. 58 \| No. 1 \| Pages 1-7.e2) Abstract Full Text PDF (1744 KB)	Brigitte M. Baumann, Esther H. Chen, Angela M. Mills, Lindsey Glaspey, Nicole M. Thompson, Molly K. Jones, Michael C. Farner et al.	Full-length article	1-7.e2
Hospital Determinants of Emergency Department Left Without Being Seen Rates July 2011 (Vol. 58 \| No. 1 \| Pages 24-32.e3) Abstract Full Text PDF (390 KB)	Renee Y. Hsia, Steven M. Asch, Robert E. Weiss, David Zingmond, Li-Jung Liang, Weijuan Han, Heather McCreath, Benjamin C. Sun et al.	Full-length article	24-32.e3