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Rehabilitation in the ICU: More Questions Than Answers
In patients with acute respiratory failure, standardized rehabilitation therapy consisting of passive range of motion, physical therapy, and progressive resistance exercise did not decrease hospital length of stay compared to usual care.
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A New Paradigm in the Management of Massive and Submassive Pulmonary Embolism
A multidisciplinary pulmonary embolism (PE) response team is a sustainable option to improve care for severe PE.
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What Every Prescriber Should Know: FDA’s Updated Warnings for Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
Fluoroquinolones have risks and benefits that should be carefully considered before prescribing to patients for uncomplicated bacterial infections.
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Evaluation and Management of Cervical Artery Dissection in the Emergency Department
The goal of this paper is to help emergency physicians in their diagnosis, management, and treatment of this rare but potentially devastating condition.
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Cavalier Attitude Toward ‘Frivolous’ ED Lawsuit Can Backfire
All cases are serious - act accordingly.
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Electronic Medical Record Could Receive More Face Time Than ED Patient, Fueling Lawsuits
Poor communication triggers dissatisfaction.
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ED Patient Didn’t Meet tPA Criteria? Leave No Room for Doubt in Chart
All EDs should create 'code stroke' packets that include inclusion and exclusion criteria for tissue plasminogen activator, with a particular focus on documentation.
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For EPs, Is a National Practitioner Data Bank Report a Career Ender, or Par for the Course?
Take action to mitigate repercussions.
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Tough to Legally Justify X-rays for Vague Abdominal Pain
Abdominal X-rays don't quite match up to the capabilities and effectiveness of CT scans, say experts.
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Defend Against Improper Discharge of ED Patient
In malpractice cases alleging an ED patient was improperly discharged, one expert says the top allegation is lack of patient stability at discharge.