Tag: Emergencies / First Aid
AAOS: Pickleball-Related Fractures Up Significantly in Older Adults
Fractures most commonly seen in the upper extremity in women aged 65 years and older following a fall
Some Parents of Children in Pediatric EDs Report Unmet Emotional Needs
20 percent of parents feel uncertain caring for their child after discharge
ED Visits for Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Risk for Incident Anxiety Disorder
Findings show threefold higher risk compared with the general population and even higher risk among young men
ED Use Increased for Transgender, Gender-Diverse Medicare Beneficiaries
TGD beneficiaries more likely than cisgender beneficiaries to use emergency department for mental health care
Self-Estimation of Weight Accurate in Emergency Care
However, study shows all methods examined have potential limitations to use in emergency care
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
Diagnostic Accuracy High in Emergency Departments
Only about 5.7 percent of patients receive incorrect diagnosis, with about 2.0 percent suffering adverse events as a result
Main Safety Issues in ED Include Shortage of Personnel in Busy Periods
International survey also highlights overcrowding due to boarding and perceived lack of support from management
Emergency Department Use Up for Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis
Recent increases seen for visits among younger people and those with higher disease severity
Virtual Care With Nonusual Physician Tied to More Emergency Visits
Authors say findings suggest virtual visits may be best when there is an existing clinical relationship
