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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Abstract & Commentary: Does the Use of Protocols in the ICU Interfere with Learning?
Prasad and associates conducted a retrospective cohort study of associations between internal medicine trainee exposure to mechanical ventilation protocols and their performance on questions related to this topic on the critical care board-certifying examination. -
Pharmacology Watch: Rivaroxaban Now Approved for Stroke Prevention
In this issue: New indication for rivaroxaban; new study on warfarin testing; medications causing adverse drug events; niacin as an add-on therapy; and FDA actions. -
Special Feature: Update on Hemodynamic Monitoring in 2012
Hemodynamic monitoring is an essential part of caring for critically ill patients. Critical care providers are regularly faced with the challenge of determining whether a patient is adequately volume resuscitated, and hemodynamic assessments are often the first step in making a proper diagnosis so that other life-saving therapies can be promptly implemented. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full February 13, 2012 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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ED Coding Update: Documentation traps in the world of EMRs
So you implemented an EMR product that's supposed to give you everything you need to document your services to Medicare standards. -
EMR use in the ED: Scant data connect EMRs with positive outcomes, but experts advise managers, providers to consider long-term benefits
Few would take issue with the notion that there is vast potential for electronic medical records (EMRs) to improve emergency care and boost efficiency. -
ED Accreditation Update: Strengthened standards on flu vaccinations to pressure hospitals for progress
Despite recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, GA, and many other public health authorities that all health care workers receive flu shots each year, there continues to be considerable resistance among the health care workers themselves. -
ED Accreditation Update: Sentinel Alert sounds the alarm on worker fatigue; hospitals urged to mitigate risks
With hospitals open for business on a 24/7 basis, it can be difficult for physicians, nurses, and allied professionals to get adequate rest as well sufficient time between scheduled shifts. -
A better prediction model for patient surges from influenza? New Internet-based tool shows promise, say researchers
Is there a better way for ED managers to stay on top of flu outbreaks and the corresponding surges in patient volume?