Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Is Patient’s "Non-compliance" Enough to Protect EP Legally?
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Drugs, Alcohol, and Disposition
There is much myth, controversy, and misunderstanding surrounding the safe and medical legally sound disposition of patients who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. -
Emergency Medicine Reports January 27, 2013 Issue in PDF
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full January 27, 2013 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Myocardial Perfusion Imaging: From Diagnosis to Prognosis
Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) refers to the utilization of radiotracers to image regional myocardial perfusion from coronary artery blood flow to the heart muscle. Used effectively, MPI can provide the clinician with a noninvasive technique that yields both important diagnostic and powerful prognostic information regarding the functional significance of anatomic coronary artery disease. -
Complications of Supplements and Herbal Medications
Supplements and herbal medications have extensive worldwide use; in the United States alone, more than $5 billion was spent on herbal supplements in 2012. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full September 22, 2013 Issue in PDF
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QI Project Reduces Severe Pain and Serious Adverse Events: A Systems Approach to Patient Safety
A French multidisciplinary team conducted a quality improvement project that was successful in improving pain management and reducing serious adverse events associated with the routine ICU nursing care activities of bathing, massage, linen changes, and repositioning. -
Crisis Checklists Improve Management of Rarely Occurring Events
This study, conducted using high-fidelity simulation, was designed to determine if a checklist could improve adherence to best practices during crisis events in the operating room (OR). -
Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia — A Brief Review
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) are two of the most common and serious acute complications of diabetes mellitus.