ED Management – November 1, 2019
November 1, 2019
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CDC Calls on Clinicians, Public Health Departments to Help End Vaping-Related Injuries
As of late September, more than 800 lung injuries associated with vaping have been reported, including 12 patients who died and many others who spent several days in the ICU on breathing tubes.
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Public Health Authorities Deploy Interagency Response to Vaping-Related Injuries
The investigation underway is complex, involving several states, hundreds of cases, and many substances and products.
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ED-Based ICU Delivers Improved Outcomes, Reductions in Admissions to Inpatient ICUs
As demand for critical care increases, EDs often find themselves overwhelmed with patients requiring ICU-level care, but no empty beds. The result is a boarding problem and potentially worse outcomes for patients.
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Wisconsin ED Offers Acupuncture to Patients Presenting With Pain
Researchers found that patients were largely receptive to receiving acupuncture and that the treatment was effective in easing symptoms of pain, stress, anxiety, and nausea. However, lack of reimbursement for acupuncture remains a significant barrier.
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In Pediatric Emergencies, Strong Correlation Between Readiness, Mortality
A new study is raising serious concerns about EDs that are not considered “pediatric ready” to manage emergencies involving children.