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Pediatric Hernias: Diagnosis and Management
Hernias are a common condition encountered by emergency providers and can be overlooked if the genitourinary system is not included in the evaluation of every child with vomiting or abdominal pain. Incarcerated hernias that are not identified in a timely fashion can have devastating consequences for a child. The authors provide an anatomical review, along with diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to pediatric hernias.
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Lung Ultrasound Score Can Adequately Diagnose Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
In this prospective, observational study, lung ultrasound showed comparable diagnostic performance to standard diagnostics but better accuracy.
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Studying Patients at High Risk for Death in the ICU Can Give Them a Voice and Help Clinicians Understand Their Concerns
Using a multiple-source approach, this study showed that when given a voice, patients at high risk of dying in the intensive care unit express variable logistical, spiritual, physical, psychological, and existential concerns that clinicians should consider and address.
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Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Embolism in the ICU
Prompt diagnosis and management of pulmonary embolism in the emergency room and intensive care unit (ICU), therefore, may affect the course of these patients.
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Appellate Court Affirms Jury’s Verdict in Favor of Hospital and Physician
Medical negligence claims hinge on three primary components: defining the standard of care, the failure to meet this standard, and directly linking any negligence to the sustained injury. In this case, the chief point of contention was whether the physician breached the standard of care when he removed a limited amount of prostatic tissue.
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Appellate Court Affirms $42 Million Award for Medical Negligence Despite Evidentiary Errors
For medical professionals and the broader healthcare community, this case highlights several interesting issues.
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Difficult EHRs Less Likely to Catch Medical Errors
Electronic health records that are difficult to use are less likely to catch medical errors, according to a new report.
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President’s Group on Patient Safety Publishes Recommendations
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology recently released its findings and recommendations on patient safety in a report that outlines how “patient safety is an urgent national public health issue.”
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How to Identify and Defend Against Malicious Lawsuits
Every lawsuit against a healthcare provider is costly and time-consuming, even if the defendant prevails in the end. But it is especially frustrating when it seems there was never any legitimacy to the action. Determining when a plaintiff’s actions constitute a malicious lawsuit can be difficult — and the recourse for the defendant may be limited.
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Be Prepared to Secure All Types of Evidence After Adverse Events
An adverse event that could lead to litigation or investigations should prompt risk managers to implement a prepared process for securing the related evidence, which can take multiple forms. Properly obtaining and protecting the documents, devices, witness reports, digital data, and other evidence may determine the outcome of future litigation.