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Analysis of Stroke Malpractice Cases Reveals Reason for ED Diagnostic Errors
Breakdowns in the initial patient-provider encounter were the most frequent source of diagnostic error in ischemic stroke malpractice cases, according to the authors of a recent analysis.
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Emergency Medicine Specialty Most Likely to be Named in Acute Stroke Malpractice Claims
Emergency physicians (EPs) are the specialty most likely to be sued in acute stroke cases, according to a recent analysis. One-third of malpractice claims named EPs. In contrast, neurologists were named in just 17% of claims.
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Envenomations
Envenomations can occur from a variety of species. They can cause symptoms that range from minor skin irritation to systemic signs and symptoms, organ failure, and even death. Knowing the signs and symptoms of envenomation are important for management and disposition.
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Vaping-Related Lung Injury Cases in EDs Decline, Fresh Concerns Emerge
Investigators now have more definitive data about both the trajectory of the outbreak and its potential causes.
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Can Telemedicine Deliver High-Quality Geriatric Care to Rural EDs?
Under a three-year research project, a New Hampshire medical center will be providing geriatric support and expertise to four rural hospitals through a mature telemedicine program already in place. One aim of the program is to enable senior patients in rural areas to receive high-quality geriatric care in their local EDs rather than face transfer to larger hospitals that may be far away.
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Accountability Program Helps Identify Opiate Prescribing Outliers, Addresses Education and Quality Needs
It stands to reason that fully understanding when and why providers under- or overprescribe opiate medications might assist in standardizing prescribing practices and also help bring the opioid epidemic to heel. However, most healthcare systems lack the tools to easily collect this information meaningfully.
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Emergency Physicians, Nurses Unite Against Workplace Violence
Campaign is designed to raise awareness about the on-the-job dangers ED personnel face daily, and to prompt action among key stakeholders and policymakers toward ensuring emergency clinicians and staff can operate in a safe environment.
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Treatment, Trauma-Informed Care Elevate Behavioral Health Management
Researchers are testing changes intended to improve the care and management of patients who present to the ED with behavioral health concerns. Providing trauma-informed care to these patients is critical to any improvement effort. Further, EDs should find ways to provide early treatment to these patients rather than just focusing on ways to transfer them elsewhere.
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Taming of the Flu: An Update on What's New
The 2019-2020 flu season is already among us, and it is imperative that those healthcare practitioners on the frontline, particularly in our nation’s emergency departments, have current knowledge of prevention and treatment strategies.
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Seven Days of Antibiotics Was Noninferior to 14 Days for Gram-Negative Rod Bacteremia
In patients with gram-negative rod bacteremia, patients receiving seven days of antibiotics had similar 90-day mortality, readmission rates, and rates of recurrent bacteremia as patients receiving 14 days of antibiotic.