Tag: Emergencies / First Aid
January 2015 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for January 2015. This roundup includes the...
Incidence of Emergent Hernia Repair Up From 2001 to 2010
Increase in incidence rates for total emergent hernia; rates highest among those aged 65 years and older
Early Alert Intervention Cuts Heart Failure Readmission
Significant reduction in 30-day readmission after implementation of early alert system
5 Percent of Seniors Discharged From ER Admitted Within Days
Older age, chronic conditions associated with the greatest odds of admission
Caustic Ingestion Can Be Mistaken for Anaphylaxis
Two case studies show similar symptoms in children presenting with unclear history
