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Syncope alone after age 60 does not require admission
SAN DIEGO – There’s no benefit to admitting elderly patients when a thorough workup in the ED finds no cause for syncope.
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Get ready for high-sensitivity troponin tests in the ED
SAN DIEGO - Each ED may have to arrive at their own rule-in cutoff value so it can diagnose acute MI with an acceptable number of false positives...
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Ice pops improved parents’ ratings of ED quality
SAN DIEGO – Providing an ice pop to all children significantly increased patient satisfaction, including perception of physician concern.
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How to manage difficult dislocations
Here are practical tips for managing dislocations of the jaw, hip, ankle, and shoulder.
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Five “can’t miss” oncologic emergencies
All patients with suspected leukemias should be admitted.
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Physical assaults in the emergency department on the rise, survey finds
Many respondents say such acts have harmed patient care.
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Ketamine beats midazolam for agitation control
SAN DIEGO – In recent years, ketamine has become a popular drug in emergency medical services for the control of agitation.
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Previous psychiatric admissions predict suicide attempts
SAN DIEGO – A past history of suicide attempts did not emerge as one of the top 10 influential predictors.
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ED visits related to psychiatric complaints are up 20% among elderly
SAN DIEGO – Elderly men presenting to the ED are nearly twice as likely to be admitted to the hospital, compared with elderly women.
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The hidden cost of excellence
SAN DIEGO – Trauma centers invest millions each year to meet high standards for emergency care
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Mental health visits, boarding continue to climb
ED length of stay for patients requiring inpatient care are also increasing.