Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Liability Exposure for Vendor ‘Extremely Difficult’ if AI Tool Used in ED
Multiple recent studies have demonstrated the benefits of artificial intelligence tools in the ED, particularly for radiology and clinical decision-making. However, numerous issues need to be considered.
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Equipping Clinicians with Appropriate Training on Firearms-Related Injuries
Several healthcare organizations believe it is time for healthcare professionals to do what they can on the prevention front to identify patients at risk, leverage those encounters to promote safety, and address access to firearms when that is a concern. Admitting there are knowledge gaps when it comes to firearms-related counseling, there are new efforts to shore up medical education in this area.
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Logistical, Economic Barriers Hinder Updated Treatment Options for Common Infection
The treatment options are evolving, but stubborn road blocks remain.
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Emergency Providers Urged to Recognize, Treat Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder
Opioid misuse might not be the only addiction-related problem that has worsened over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis highly suspect a 34% increase in alcohol sales in recent months means there has been a rise in the number of patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD), too. But will these patients receive treatment for their AUD? If current trends hold true, not nearly enough.
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Patients Want Access to Around-the-Clock Emergency Care, Expect to See Qualified Pros
New poll reveals value of community medicine but also uncovers some gaps in staffing.
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Jury Still Out on Convalescent Plasma
One year after the FDA issued an emergency use authorization, investigators are struggling to draw firm conclusions about the efficacy of this solution against COVID-19.
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Spinal Cord Compression: Evaluation and Management
Acute compression of the spinal cord can occur through several different mechanisms. Regardless of the cause of spinal cord compression, rapid diagnosis and treatment are crucial. -
Hybrid ED/ICU Setting Cuts Critical Care Admission Rates
For patients and families, a combination ED-ICU means avoiding costly ICU admissions that do not align with care goals. For health systems, it means alleviating ICU capacity strain. -
Chaplains Play Unique Role in Advance Care Planning
Ninety percent of 585 of board-certified healthcare chaplains said advance care planning is important to their work, 70% regularly help patients complete paperwork after discussions, 90% facilitate discussions with patients about their preferences, and 45% reported they were not consistently included in team discussions on decision-making. -
Pediatric Malaria
Malaria is present in all continents except Antarctica and has led to significant human illness and death. Children account for the majority of malaria deaths globally, making malaria a significant contributor to childhood mortality worldwide. Malaria is a mandatory consideration for children with fever who are returned travelers, since the disease process can lead to significant mortality and rapid clinical decline. The authors provide an update and current state of care for malaria in the pediatric population.