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Novel Paramedic Programs Respond to Behavioral Health-related Calls
While a dearth of psychiatric beds remains an obstacle, EMS-driven interventions are making a dent in hospital utilization, ED crowding.
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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in the Emergency Department
Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome are common occurrences in both ICU and surgical patients. It is important for emergency physicians to have a general working knowledge of abdominal compartment syndrome so they can identify risk factors and decrease morbidity and mortality for the duration of the patient’s hospitalization.
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Common Pediatric Upper Extremity Overuse Injuries
Pediatric overuse injuries are becoming very common as the intensity of athletic competition extends to our younger population. Acute care providers must include these injuries in their differential as they listen to and examine young athletes. Identification and coordination of care with a sports medicine expert will optimize the long-term outcomes for these children.
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Categorizing Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome as Direct vs. Indirect Injury
This retrospective observational study compared patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome classified as presenting with direct vs. indirect lung injury and found distinct differences in traditional predictors of hospital mortality between these subgroups.
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Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Mechanically Ventilated, Critically Ill Patients: Does Chaplain-assisted Spiritual Care Play a Role?
In mechanically ventilated, critically ill patients without delirium or dementia, chaplain-led, picture-guided spiritual care is feasible and shows the potential for reducing anxiety and stress during and after an ICU admission.
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A Prospective, Randomized Comparison of Video and Direct Laryngoscopy
In the largest prospective, randomized trial to date, use of video laryngoscopy improved glottic visualization but did not increase procedural success or decrease complications compared to direct laryngoscopy in medical ICU patients.
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Early Initiation of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy May Reduce Mortality in Patients Who Require Dialysis
Initiation of continuous renal replacement therapy for patients with Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes stage 2 renal failure reduced 90-day all-cause mortality.
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Anticoagulation in the Trauma Patient
The number and variety of anticoagulants have expanded greatly during the past decade. Because of the large number of individuals on anticoagulation for various conditions, anticoagulated patients assuredly will present as trauma patients.
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If Missed Infectious Disease is True ‘Zebra,’ It Can Help EP’s Defense
Sparse charting greatly hinders the defense.
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Is EP Target of State Medical Board Investigation?
Much more than a fine could be at stake.