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A better prediction model for patient surges from influenza? New Internet-based tool shows promise, say researchers
Is there a better way for ED managers to stay on top of flu outbreaks and the corresponding surges in patient volume? -
Telemedicine helps rural EDs access critical neurology expertise for stroke patients
With a national shortage of neurologists, it is impossible for all hospital EDs to have neurology specialty expertise on site whenever patients with symptoms of stroke present for care. -
Trauma in Older Adults: An Overview of Injury Patterns and Management
As the baby boomers become older adults, we will see a rapid rise not only in the older population, but also an increase in older patients. While older adults accounted for 13% of the population in the year 2000, by 2030 they will be at least 20% of the population, or almost 71 million. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full January 2, 2012 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full November 7, 2011 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full November 21, 2011 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Upper Airway Obstruction in Pediatrics
Complete upper airway obstruction is a rare complication of disease entities in the pediatric patient population; however, it needs to remain high on the differential diagnosis because it can abruptly become a life or death scenario. Respiratory compromise has long been known to be the leading cause of cardiac arrest in children. -
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Adult Sickle Cell Disease
The year 2010 marked the 100th anniversary since sickle cell disease was described by Dr. James Herrick in 1910. Worldwide, it is the most commonly encountered genetic disorder. Annually, it afflicts an estimated 100,000 patients in the United States. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full January 30, 2012 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format