Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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30 ED-Related Cases Resolved Without Litigation
All cases were approached using a process of investigation, disclosure, and apology.
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ED Provider Apologies: Dangerous or Legally Protective?
Conventional wisdom holds that any EP who admits fault (or even displays empathy) probably will end up in court hearing their own words used against them. Still, a growing number of states are passing apology laws to protect against this possibility.
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Can Communication and Resolution Programs Prevent ED Malpractice Lawsuits?
If an ED patient is seriously hurt by a medical error, a costly, years-long malpractice lawsuit probably is inevitable, at least according to standard thinking. Yet there is growing awareness of an alternative to this all-too-familiar story.
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Stroke: The Subtle, Atypical, and Enigmatic
This article will explore the subtle and enigmatic presentations of stroke. These patients often will present with nonspecific symptoms, such as vision problems, headache, a subtle language deficit, dizziness, or amnesia.
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Evaluation and Treatment of Adrenal Insufficiency in the Emergency Department
This article addresses the pathophysiology, discusses various clinical presentations, and reviews current evidence-based practices for managing adrenal insufficiency and crisis in the emergency department.
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Update on Urinary Tract Infections in Children: What’s New in 2019?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a potential cause of fever in the pediatric patient. Early testing and a timely diagnosis are critical to avert complications and potential scarring of the kidneys. Complication rates in children younger than 90 days of age include bacteremia, meningitis, and urosepsis. The authors present a concise review of the current status of the diagnosis and management of pediatric UTIs.
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Was It a Missed STEMI or Just Too Early to Identify?
A STEMI pattern may develop minutes, hours, or days after a patient’s initial presentation. When this occurs, the case appears to be a “missed STEMI,” even though the STEMI pattern was not present on the initial ECG.
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STEMI May Be in ED Waiting Room: ‘Devastating’ Consequences
Was an MI patient sent to the waiting room? It is highly possible an ED nurse failed to convey important information, as multiple malpractice cases make clear.
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New Technology Aims to Identify Patients for Safe Discharge
A noninvasive diagnostic tool that measures the heart’s magnetic activity showed promise in a recent trial. However, researchers caution that more discovery is needed before the technology can be fully integrated into standard practice.
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Noncompliance With STEMI Guidelines Problematic in ED Claims
A recent investigation revealed that when it comes to obtaining an early ECG, there is a high degree of variability across EDs.