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Can Plaintiff Attorney Convince Jury That ED Security Was Poorly Trained?
Training gaps might become obvious at deposition.
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Expect Excessive Force Allegations if Security Harms ED Patient
ED restraint policies will undergo ‘a great deal of scrutiny.’
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Adult Vaccination Update for Emergency Physicians
We present this discussion of adult immunizations so that you will be prepared to respond to questions and concerns as the concept of ED vaccination evolves.
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Emergency Medicine Stakeholders Voice Priorities for Healthcare Reform, Urge Individual Clinicians to Get Involved
With the Affordable Care Act under fire, both physicians and nurses want to preserve access, but they’re over high deductibles and narrow networks.
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In Search of Effective Solutions to Curb Workplace Violence
Investigators note that a unit-based, worksite intervention requires few resources, but there must be a database and a uniform reporting system to drive improvements.
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EDs Report Strong Surges in Flu-related Volume, Straining Capacity in Some Regions
Hospitals that see high numbers of older, complex patients experience added challenges.
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Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke: Is There a Link?
Parkinson’s disease and stroke may be linked, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference in Houston.
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Exercise After Stroke Improves Cognitive Function
Physical activity important for improving quality of life in stroke rehabilitation.
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Peripheral Neuropathy and the Diabetic Foot
This issue discusses the principles of assessing and treating patients with diabetic neuropathy so that problems can be identified and appropriately managed to prevent limb loss.
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Hyperoxia in ICU Patients May Cause Harm
Patients randomized to maintain oxygen saturation between 94-98% experienced better outcomes than patients allowed to receive partial pressure of oxygen > 150 mmHg.