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Probing further: Ultrasound evaluation of pneumothoraces
Using bedside ultrasound to detect pneumothoraces was first introduced in a veterinary journal in 1987. In 1989, Wernecke and colleagues published the first report on the ability of ultrasound to diagnose pneumothoraces in humans. -
Halting inappropriate expert witness testimony – Part I: Professional associations' efforts to police 'experts'
Physicians believe that most medical malpractice lawsuits are without merit. -
Special Report: EMTALA Compliance Could Have Stopped Failure Cascade
On January 6, 2006, well-known Washington, DC, journalist David Rosenbaum had wine and dinner with his wife, then picked up his music player and headphones and went out for a walk. -
Trauma Reports for January/February 2007
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Use this checklist and ensure patients’ privacy
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ED protocol for patient pagers
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CDC’s key recommendations for smallpox vaccination
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Don’t miss conference replay opportunity
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Katrina-born tracking forms aid Rita response
Necessity, they say, is the mother of invention, and it cant get much more necessary than trying to track several thousand patients whove suddenly been transferred to your city. Thats precisely the challenge that faced the city of Houston in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. -
‘Virtual beds’ lower flow times, boost satisfaction
Some ED managers call the system virtual beds; others prefer the terms outside waiting room, or waiting room by appointment. Whatever you choose to call it, its a no wasted real estate approach to ED management that can help you decrease door-to-doc times and increase patient satisfaction.