Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Privacy, liability need consideration when developing security plans
Most hospital administrators would say that safety and security are of paramount importance; however, there are legal challenges that need to be considered when implementing plans to safeguard a facility. -
Better assessment tools, metrics needed to protect against violence
Hospital workers in the United States and Canada are under an increasing threat of violence according to a new survey by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS). The organizations 2014 Healthcare Crime Survey reveals that violent crimes, which include murder, rape, and robbery, were up by 16% in 2013 as compared to data collected in 2012. -
Use education to get staff on board with a team-approach to care
Immediate bedding and the practice of swarming delivering patient care as a team can significantly slash wait times and overall length-of-stay in the ED. However, getting physicians and nurses to transition to such approaches is challenging because they must work at a higher pace than they are used to. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full November 16, 2014 Issue in PDF
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Emergency Physician’s Perspective
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic polyarticular form of inflammatory arthritis of unclear etiology. It primarily involves the synovial joints and is commonly symmetric. Joint pain and swelling are most commonly seen in patients with this condition. The presence of autoantibodies such as rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAs), which the anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) falls under, are found in the majority of patients. Left untreated, there is a high risk of significant deformity and disability.
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Public health experts urge U.S. hospitals to be prepared as Ebola outbreak accelerates
With The Outbreak Of Ebola Virus Disease (Ebd) Accelerating In West Africa, Public Health Authorities Are Urging Frontline Providers In The United States To Be Vigilant In Questioning Patients Who Present With A Suspected Infectious Disease, And In Adhering To Infection Control Practices. -
Researchers: Consider malnutrition in older adults who present to the ED
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Unique program aims to connect frequent ED utilizers with medical homes, resources to meet complex needs
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD, is partnering with HealthCare Access Maryland, a non-profit organization in the state, to link patients who frequent the ED for care with medical homes and other resources that can better meet their medical and social needs. -
Improved awareness, better screening needed to identify delirium patients who present to the ED
While many older patients experience symptoms of delirium while in the emergency setting, the condition often is not recognized by emergency providers. -
Nasal High-Flow Oxygen Lowers Reintubation Rate