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What Role Should Providers Play in New Rural Emergency Model?
In 2023, remote, financially stressed hospitals could convert to a new model and remain a critical part of small communities. This is an exciting opportunity for emergency medicine providers, although much depends on the final regulations that will govern these facilities.
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Biden Administration Invests in Pediatric Mental Healthcare Expansion
Announcement made on the same day various organizations call for optimizing resources for pediatric emergencies.
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Updates on Syncope
Syncope is a common ED chief complaint that often results in over-ordering of tests and unnecessary admission to the hospital, with significant economic impact. The main focus of the emergency medicine physician is to risk stratify the patient based on the history and physical exam.
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Nurses at Rural Facilities Explain Barriers to End-of-Life Care
Family members often disagree with one another and misunderstand the meaning of “lifesaving measures.”
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Button Battery Ingestions Leading to More Pediatric ED Visits
Children are eating these tiny disks; researchers call for better laws and regulations.
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Appropriate Oxygenation Targets in the Treatment of Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure
The care of critically ill patients in the ICU remains challenging. Recent studies support current protocols for the delivery of oxygen to patients who require supplemental oxygen due to respiratory failure of varying etiologies. Broad oxygenation targets of SpO2 between 88% to 97% continue to be supported by recent trials.
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Few Malpractice Claims Involve Ultrasound
Point-of-care ultrasound has been proven to improve patient care and outcomes in many ways. But novice users express fear of litigation as a barrier.
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Obstacles to ED Admission Cause Legal Problems
When faced with this tricky situation, emergency physicians should carefully document discussions and remember they are responsible for clearly communicating about the patient’s condition, test results, and indication for admission.
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Obligations for EDs if Clinicians Suspect Human Trafficking
Multiple efforts are underway to improve the ability of healthcare workers to respond to human trafficking. But there has been insufficient work regarding ED readiness and properly screening for trafficking.
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Legal Exposure for Hospitals if ED Nurses’ Safety Concerns Are Ignored
In the aftermath of violence in EDs, some nurses alleged long-standing workplace safety concerns went unheeded. In this scenario, there are multiple regulatory and liability concerns.