Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Do Others Say Patient Is Dangerous?
A 25-year-old male patient is brought to an ED because of suicidal statements made to his ex-wife. The patient arrives via police escort and is placed in a room. The ED nurse assesses the patient, who denies suicidal ideation or intent. Although the man admits to drinking alcohol, he does not appear to be overtly intoxicated and is coherent. The ED is extremely busy, and the physician assistant (PA) picks up the chart. -
Policies and Guidelines Bury Hospitals and Physicians
Michigan appeals court allows use of hospital's internal policies and ACEP's Clinical Chest Pain policy as evidence against hospital and urgent care physician in malpractice case. -
The Critical Child in the Community ED
The critically ill or injured child presents both a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to any Emergency Department. Vascular access, airway management, fluid therapy, invasive procedures and medication selection all must be coordinated and delivered in a time-sensitive manner. -
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports - Full October 2010 Issue in PDF
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full September 27, 2010 Issue in PDF
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full September 27, 2010 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Medical Complications of Cocaine Use
Estimates in the past 10 years have consistently reported about 6 million Americans aged 12 or older using cocaine in the past year. -
Advisory panel votes against Qnexa
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Weight loss without cardiac side effects
A new weight-loss medication may soon be available in the United States. Arena pharmaceuticals has filed a new drug application with the FDA for lorcaserin, a selective serotonin 2C-receptor agonist, and will likely get a formal review this fall. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full September 13, 2010 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format