Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Use split-flow approach to speed patients to needed care, eliminate inefficiencies and duplication
For the past few years, the ED at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA, has seen double-digit increases in patient volume. The surging demand has been difficult, to say the least. And by early 2012, administrators realized it was time for a change in course. -
Take advantage of opportunities to reduce ED violence, recidivism among children and young adults
In the wake of the horrific massacre of young children by a disturbed gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, there has been a national discussion about what the country can do to curb such senseless acts of violence. -
For success with frequent ED utilizers, take steps to understand patient needs, connect them with appropriate resources
No one wants to see the ED used inappropriately, but it can be particularly frustrating when patients keep coming back with problems that never seem to get resolved. -
Emergency Medicine Reports February 24, 2013 Issue in PDF
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Opioid Use: The ED Conundrum
Opioid use/abuse is an increasing problem. In a mail survey sent to a random community sample, 4.1% of respondents admitted to taking opioids at that time. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full February 24, 2013 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full November 17, 2013 Issue in PDF
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Stroke Recovery - Issues for the Emergency Physician
In stroke patients, both acute and during recovery, use a bedside dysphagia screening tool to identify patients at risk for aspiration pneumonia and to guide dietary orders. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full June 2, 2013 Issue in PDF
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Minor Trauma Management: Part II
This is the second issue in the series on minor trauma. This issue deals with neck and chest injuries. Emergency providers must differentiate between minor injuries and the rarer serious injuries, all while being cost effective and avoiding unnecessary radiation.