Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Texas Emergency Physician Sues Hospital in EMTALA Whistleblower Claim
A U.S. District Court in Texas allows a physician's retaliation claim against the hospital that allegedly terminated his privileges for reporting violations of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). -
Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Children with diabetes, especially type 1, remain at risk for developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). This may seem confounding in a modern society with such advanced medical care, but the fact remains that children who are type 1 diabetics have an incidence of DKA of 8 per 100 patient years. -
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports - Full February 2012 Issue in PDF
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Emergency Department Consultation: Improving Communication Between Health Care Providers
Communication within the team is essential. Vital information is often lost during transitions of care. Even when the same team is caring for the patient, communication about the care plan is important. This article is about one of those situations, when we call in a consultant. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full January 1, 2012 Issue in PDF
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Trauma Reports Supplement
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full January 1, 2012 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Trauma Reports - Full January/February 2012 Issue in PDF
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Gunshot Wounds: Management and Myths
Whether urban, suburban, or rural in location, every emergency department manages the victims of gunshot wounds, some more frequently than others. It is essential to follow the principles of the management of penetrating trauma and not get distracted by impressive wounds. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full December 5, 2011 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format