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Emergency Department Evaluation of Cholestatic Labs

EMDocs

Darnall Army Medical Center) // Reviewed by: Joshua Lowe, MD (EM Attending Physician, USAF); Marina Boushra (EM-CCM, Cleveland Clinic Foundation); Brit Long, (@long_brit) Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Army, DoD, or the US Government.

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A Safety Solution for Emergency Department Staff and Patients

ACEP Now

Physicians, nurses, and staff in emergency departments (EDs) across the country have encountered workplace violence for years. 1,2 In a 2018 study by ACEP, nearly half of emergency physicians polled reported a physical assault while at work. References Workplace Violence in Healthcare, 2018. Published 2018.

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A First Look at Emergency Department Data for 2022

ACEP Now

The preliminary results of the 2022 Emergency Department Benchmarking Alliance performance measures survey found a significant deterioration in patient processing due to inpatient boarding. Preliminary results of the survey are being released to help emergency physicians understand that current challenges are occurring nationwide.

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Caring for Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in the Emergency Department: A Problem-Based Approach

PEMBlog

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a complex and progressive disease requiring highly specialized care, especially in emergency situations. When patients with DMD present in the Emergency Department (ED), an understanding of the nuanced aspects of their care is essential for optimal management. 2018 Oct;142(Suppl 2):S72-S81.

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Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure Can Result in Emergency Department Visits

ACEP Now

1,2 You’ll also find the story of Sheila Powell, a woman who suffered a pneumothorax during her 2018 Miami BBL and whose 16-year-old daughter worried that in “just a blink of the eye, I could have lost my mom.” Familiarity with post-op restrictions for gluteal AFT patients will also improve their care in the emergency department.

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Ethical Issues in Interhospital Transfers of Emergency Department Patients

ACEP Now

Emergency departments (EDs) provide the essential service of evaluating patients with unscheduled, acute, undifferentiated, and decompensated conditions. Kluesner is an emergency physician in Iowa City, Iowa, at UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. 2018):e0203316. Academic Emergency Medicine 22.2

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Active shooter in emergency departments in Guanajuato State, Mexico

Emergency Medicine Journal

The rate of violent events in Mexico, especially in hospital settings, has increased since 2006, but has become more evident in 2018. Mass violence events, especially in healthcare settings, have devastating consequences and long-lasting effects on the victims and the community. The year 2019 had the highest number of incidents.