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Medical Malpractice Insights – Warfarin is poison – and not just for rats

EMDocs

Chuck Pilcher, MD, FACEP Editor, Medical Malpractice Insights Warfarin is poison – and not just for rats Spinal epidural hematoma leaves patient paralyzed Facts : A 68-year-old male presents to the ED at the end of the night shift complaining of a 2 day history of 8/10 neck pain radiating to his upper back and increasing with movement.

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Episode 28 - Depressed and Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Department: An Evidence-Based Approach

EB Medicine

Jeff: If those figures seem a bit high, another CDC study found that in a general population survey of a quarter million people between 2006-2008, 9% met the criteria for major depression. PA’s and NP’s - make sure to use the code APP4 at checkout to save 50%. Current depression among adults United States, 2006 and 2008.

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The Nose: the other route to the lungs

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

Introduction: My first professional ambulance call was for three victims of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Confirming endotracheal placement: In addition to the usual required methods and documentation, remember that, most likely, your patient will still be breathing. McGraw-Hill Medical, 2008. Always be gentle! McLachlan, G.