Tag: Emergencies / First Aid
Marijuana Poisonings in Toddlers on the Rise in Colorado
Marijuana-laced candy, baked goods are attractive to children
American Red Cross Says Blood Donations Needed Urgently
There's currently less than a five-day supply, group says
Delirium Often Seen in Cancer Patients in the ER
Delirium is relatively frequent and is underdiagnosed by physicians, researchers say
Increase in Acute Synthetic Cannabinoid Poisonings
Education needed about the potentially life-threatening consequences of synthetic cannabinoids
1997 to 2011 Saw Almost 50 Percent Drop in ED Death Rates
Patients with ER deaths were older, more likely to be male and white, had more severe triage acuity scores
Mortality Odds Lower at Pediatric Trauma Centers for Injured Teens
For injured adolescents, odds of mortality higher for those treated at adult, mixed trauma centers
June 2016 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for June 2016. This roundup includes the...
Variation in ER Visit Use for the Five Most Populous States
And, differences between states in expected source of payment for emergency department visits
ERs Seeing More Severe Wounds From Gun Violence
And, number of deaths from gunshot wounds also on the rise
Very Few Cases of Chest Pain Seen in ER Are Life-Threatening
Only 5.5 percent of patients diagnosed with six conditions thought to be life-threatening
