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EDs Still Tagged with EMTALA Violations
Experts say consistency prevents problems.
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What If an ED Patient Can’t Afford Care?
The right documents can put emergency physicians on firm legal ground.
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Did a Patient Exhibit Abnormal Test Results Post-discharge?
EP’s next steps can determine med/mal outcome.
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ED-based Counseling Sessions Reduce Risky Opioid Use Among Certain Patients
Investigators say focusing on harm reduction rather than ending use of all opiate medications represents a major shift in thinking, making participants more receptive to the intervention.
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Fresh Approach for Critically Ill Patients with Time-sensitive Needs
Developers at the University of Maryland Medical Center say their approach could work well at other large medical centers that serve many critically ill patients.
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Take a Team-based Approach on Elder Abuse
The ED presents a good opportunity to identify and intervene with these victims.
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The Initial Evaluation and Clearance of Spinal Injuries in Emergency Medical Practice
The initial evaluation and management of patients with potential spinal injuries in emergency medicine practice is in evolution. The authors thoughtfully explore the evidence available and its limitations.
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Gallstones and Associated Complications
MONOGRAPH: Biliary causes of right upper quadrant pain with the primary focus on gallstones and their associated complications.
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Mimics of ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Several conditions can mimic an acute infarction by producing ST segment elevation. It is important for the emergency physician to recognize these conditions to appropriately manage patients in the ED and to better distinguish acute infarction from other conditions on the ECG.
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Acetazolamide in Mechanically Ventilated Patients with COPD: Is There a Benefit?
Compared to placebo, the use of acetazolamide in mechanically ventilated patients with COPD does not significantly reduce the duration of mechanical ventilation.