Tag: Emergencies / First Aid
May 2015 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for May 2015. This roundup includes the...
Admission Not Necessary for Many ER Patients With Chest Pain
Vast majority who have normal cardiac test results are in no immediate danger, researchers say
Tramadol-Related ER Visits Up 2005 to 2011
U.S. report found problem was greatest among women and patients 55 and older
GEDI WISE Model Feasible for Geriatric Emergency Care
Model introduces workforce enhancements for ER staff; linked to reduction in admission to ICUs
April 2015 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for April 2015. This roundup includes the...
Buprenorphine Given in ER Benefits Opioid Dependent
Works better than simple referrals in opioid-dependent patients, researchers say
Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Asthma Meds Ups ER Use
Advertising linked to increase in pharmacy sales; emergency room visits for commercially insured
Synthetic Drug ‘Flakka’ Causes Hallucinations, Fits of Rage
Use of chemical-cousin to 'bath salts' appears to be on the rise, experts say
Improvement Seen in the Pediatric Readiness of ERs
Median weighted pediatric readiness score 68.9, with increase by pediatric patient volume
Statistical Model Helps Predict Neonatal Intubation Competency
Bayesian statistical model useful for describing neonatal intubation competency
