Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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May 2006 Trauma Reports
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Full May 15, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Full November 27, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Cardioprotection in the Emergency Department: Part I
It's a daunting task to read from A to Z through the numerous clinical trials in cardiology in pursuit of a cure for acute coronary syndrome (ACS. -
Trauma Reports Supplement
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Emergency Management of Children with Sickle Cell Anemia
Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) frequently present to the emergency department. Life-threatening infections and cerebrovascular accidents remain a constant threat throughout the lifetime of individuals with SCD. -
Full December 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Special Report: Striking the Balance: HIPAA & the ED
In tandem with the movement toward electronic medical records, electronic prescribing has gained momentum, most notably with the mandate found in the Medicare Modernization Act to adopt standards by 2008. -
Chest pain patient waits two hours in ED, ruled 'homicide'
A 49-year-old woman waits for two hours at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, IL's ED after reporting chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea to the triage nurse. -
Study: ED physicians lack basic EMTALA knowledge
Knowledge of the requirements of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) is lacking in the emergency department (ED), according to a recent study.