ED Management – November 1, 2015
November 1, 2015
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Poor Planning, Communication Hindered Ebola Patient Care
A panel doles out the blame for misunderstood roles and inadequate drills.
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Travel history key to picking up on signs of bubonic plague
Health officials caution that symptoms of plague can mimic other types of infections.
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Interdisciplinary mistrust, communication breakdowns cited in survey of ED handoffs
Emergency physicians point to duplicate orders, other problems related to unclear timing on transfer of care.