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‘STRAUMA’ Protocol Activates Care for Patients with Concurrent Symptoms of Stroke, Trauma
Researchers designed STRAUMA specifically for patients who exhibit symptoms of stroke and show visible signs of trauma. Typically, EMS activates the protocol, but other emergency providers can call for it after an appropriate patient has presented to the ED. An activation pages stroke and trauma teams to respond so they can evaluate the patient jointly.
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Defuse Tensions and Protect Healthcare Workers with a Mix of Unique Tactics
The focus should be on de-escalating situations before they spiral out of control.
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TJC’s Revised Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements Take Effect
The revised standards address data collection and analysis, leadership oversight, training, and post-incident procedures. Recognizing incidents of workplace violence are underreported in healthcare, The Joint Commission created a comprehensive definition of workplace violence that should be incorporated into an organization’s policies and procedures.
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Creating Robust Solutions to Prevent Workplace Violence
Changing the way ordinary people think about how they interact with healthcare, how providers are there to help, not to be a subject of abuse, harassment, or violence, is vital.
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WHO: Corticosteroids OK for Children with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
International group updates guidelines for treating young patients with this rare-but-serious COVID-19-related complication.
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HHS Highlights No Surprises Act Benefits as Implementation Date Looms, Concerns Linger
Biden administration touts consumer protections, but lawmakers and advocacy groups remain concerned about interim final rule language.
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Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Stroke is a debilitating illness affecting millions of individuals across the globe. While effective and life-saving treatment modalities exist at a majority of stroke receiving centers in the form of IV thrombolytics, there is an emerging new standard in acute ischemic stroke with mechanical thrombectomy.
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Moral Distress When Caring for Patients on Mechanical Circulatory Support
Clinicians pointed to palliative care and ethics consults as ways to mitigate moral distress.
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Pediatric Tuberculosis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is a significant challenge to children's health. Barriers exist at multiple levels of the care system for MTB. Early recognition and involvement of MTB specialists is critical to facilitate the best outcome for pediatric patients. The authors provide a thorough review of the current standards for care of these challenging patients.
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Evaluation and Management of Hypertension in Adults
Hypertension, defined by most major societies as > 140/90 mmHg, is common and the prevalence is increasing.