Emergency Department Management & Law
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As Opioid Epidemic Continues Unabated, EDs Mobilize to Save Lives
Investigators have made remarkable progress in identifying patients with opioid use disorder when they present to the ED, and convincing frontline providers to initiate these patients on medication-assisted treatment. Further, they have been regularly documenting their ongoing improvement efforts to offer other EDs a potential roadmap for how to improve in this area and sustain that progress.
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More U.S. Trauma Centers Offering Screening, Intervention Programs
Integrated mental health approach includes addressing PTSD, alcohol, opioids, firearms, and suicidal ideation.
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‘Bridging’ Solution Shows Promise for Stroke Patients
A combination of administering drugs plus a minor procedure was connected to higher survival rates, better quality of life.
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AMA Asks to Remove Prescription Status from Naloxone
The request was made in the wake of a study that revealed expanded access to the opioid reversal agent is needed in almost every U.S. state.
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Survey Shows How Leaders Can Improve Obstetric Emergency Training, Education
Opportunities exist to enhance knowledge on health conditions that affect pregnant and postpartum patients.
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Report Reveals Gaps in Coverage for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders
Federal agencies detail problems, progress related to a key consumer protection law.
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Missed STEMI Time Frames Will Complicate ED Malpractice Defense
Recently updated guidelines drive home the urgency of early ECG testing and rapid treatment.
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Family Violence Implicated in Injury-Related ED Visits
ED-based efforts to screen and intervene can be critical to preventing future violence. This is important not only for family and peer violence, but also for contributory factors — mainly, access to alcohol, drugs, and weapons. In addition to obtaining thorough patient and family interviews, using standardized instruments to screen for these factors can help identify youth at risk, and link them to appropriate interventions and care.
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Abnormal Vitals Linked to Unanticipated Death After ED Discharge
Repeating vital signs before discharge is key to averting disaster.
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EDs See More High-Risk Patients with Ventricular Assist Devices
To reduce risks for patients with ventricular assist devices, providers should learn how they work, what complications need to be evaluated, and how to do so. Ensure systems are put in place for providers to care for these patients in an expeditious and effective way.