Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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The Use of Vasopressors and Inotropes in the Emergency Department for the Treatment of Shock
Use MAP instead of systolic blood pressure to guide assessment and response to treatment when measuring BP with non-invasive techniques. -
Physical Abuse of Children: Identification, Evaluation, and Management
According to one study, as many as one in five children seen in the emergency department (ED) may be missed cases of physical abuse; thus, emergency physicians have a responsibility to consider abuse in the differential of every injured child. This article reviews the identification, evaluation, and management of a child with possible physical abuse. -
Which Patients Are Most Likely to Sue EP? There's No Particular Profile
When an emergency physician (EP) receives notice of a lawsuit, the plaintiff often turns out not to be the first patient who comes to mind. -
Patient Sued Multiple EPs in Two EDs: One Settled, Others Dismissed
A male patient in his 30s was seen at an emergency department (ED), where he displayed some evidence of epidural abscess, but was discharged with a diagnosis of back pain. -
ED Legal Letter - Full March 1, 2014 Issue in PDF
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This Charting Can Prevent Allegations of Delayed Transfer Against EP
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Court Rulings Say EP, Not On-call MD, Was Legally Responsible for Patient
An on-call specialist may have given recommendations for an emergency department (ED) patient's care, but that doesn't mean he or she is legally responsible. -
Poor Communication Between Triage and EP Can Result in Lawsuits
Patients are put at risk when EPs are not given key pieces of information. -
Diagnostic Errors Are the Most Common Medical Factor in ED Claims
Errors in diagnosis are the most common medical factor in malpractice claims resulting in payouts against emergency physicians (EPs). -
Step in Before Patient Leaves ED Unhappy: Stop Possible Suit
It's not just about making people happy. It's about making people happy as a risk-management strategy.