Tag: Emergencies / First Aid
Maker of Narcan Nasal Spray Plans to Sell Overdose Antidote for Less Than $50
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved OTC Narcan nasal spray last month to be sold without a prescription
2012 to 2019 Saw Rise in Naloxone Rx in the Emergency Department
Increases also seen for coprescribing with opioids
Annual Average Emergency Visit Rate for Suicidal Ideation 40 Visits Per 10,000
Emergency department visit rate higher among males than females; peaked at age 35 to 44 years in males and at 14 to 18 years in females
Donor Sex Does Not Affect Survival in Red-Cell Transfusion
Adjusted hazard ratio for death did not differ significantly for those receiving red cells from male or female donors
Emergency Department-Administered Buprenorphine Is Safe, Effective
Rates of precipitated withdrawal are less than 1 percent
Thorough Medication History in ED Cuts Med Discrepancy Rates
Lowest discrepancy rates experienced by patients who received best possible medication history in emergency department and discharge medication reconciliation
Emergency Visits for Firearm Injuries Higher During Pandemic
Average number of weekly emergency department visits was 36, 37, and 20 percent higher in 2020, 2021, 2022 than in 2019
Pandemic Saw Rise in Youth Emergency Visits for Attempted Suicide
Findings seen in analysis of 11 million pediatric emergency visits across 18 countries, with some differences by sex and age
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Postpartum Emergency Visits
Postpartum emergency department visits also higher for births at low-volume hospitals, safety-net hospitals
More Emergency Visits for Assault, Self-Harm Reported for Incarcerated Adults
Highest proportion of assault-related emergency visits occurred among men and adults aged younger than 65 years
