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Challenging working conditions in health services, especially in emergencydepartments (ED), lead to high levels of stress and burnout. As well as being a practice and policy priority, there have been repeated calls for research to better understand the problem. Emerg Med J. 2021 Sep;38(9):663-672. Epub 2021 Jun 3.
National Assessment of Pediatric Readiness of US EmergencyDepartments during the Covid-19 Pandemic. July 2023 Date: Dec 11, 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Rachel Hatcliffe is a pediatric emergency medicine attending at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Are general emergencydepartments ready to care for children?
Michael has over 15 years of experience building and leading corporate strategies for innovation, social impact, and research and development for various organizations. With emergencydepartment (ED) volumes rising, administrators are eager to explore AI-driven solutions to improve patient safety and reduce staff burnout.
Concussions are commonly encountered in the EmergencyDepartment. In the research setting, abnormalities can be found via functional, blood flow, or metabolic imaging. We have previously discussed an approach to the question of when a patient “ can return to sport.”
But inside these charming historic walls is a research-driven, quaternary-care, academic, medical center. The emergencydepartment (ED) at UVA was rebuilt in 2019 and the department had not fully optimized its operations when COVID-19 hit. She has written articles and books on ED quality, safety, and efficiency.
The PREOXI trial compared oxygen mask pre-oxygenation versus noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in patients requiring intubation in emergencydepartments (EDs) and intensive care units. Effectiveness of direct admission compared to admission through the emergencydepartment: a stepped-wedge cluster-randomized trial.
However there are some myths in relation to academic practice where there is some supporting evidence. On paper Emergency Medicine (EM) research is flourishing. Are you thinking about an Academic Clinical Fellowship in Emergency Medicine? Or are there other obstacles to generating a larger academic workforce?
Regardless of the domain, somewhere an expert panel has convened to issue a pronouncement informing all of the ideal care of patients under their specialty umbrella, indirectly extending to their care in the emergencydepartment. 1 To date, there have been three GRACE publications. 1 To date, there have been three GRACE publications.
Clinical Question What is the Emergency Severity Index (ESI), triage pain score, emergencydepartment (ED) length of stay (LOS), and acute ED revisit rate in deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) American Sign Language speakers and DHH English speakers who utilize the ED? Acad Emerg Med. 1,6 Reference: James TG, et al.
In the UK, as in most developed countries, more patients are presenting to EmergencyDepartments (EDs) with minor illnesses or injuries. Emergencydepartment overcrowding is a complex issue with multiple contributing factors. Simpson et al. of these were felt to be non-urgent attendances. Simpson et al.
Early Physician Gestalt Versus Usual Screening Tools for the Prediction of Sepsis in Critically Ill Emergency Patients. Ann Emerg Med 2024 Background Sepsis remains an increasingly common emergencydepartment condition that is tied to higher morbidity and mortality across the United States as well as the rest of the world.
Dr Elyssia Bourke, based at Ballarat Base Hospital, is actively engaged in this area through her ongoing PhD research. Although this research is still in progress, it promises to shed light on effective strategies for managing these difficult situations. Organic Illnesses : Often overlooked, these can manifest as behavioural changes.
Louis and a member of their Emergency Medicine Research Core. He is […] The post SGEM#337: Amazing GRACE-1 How Sweet the Guidelines – Recurrent, Low Risk Chest Pain in the EmergencyDepartment first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Louis and a member of their Emergency Medicine Research Core.
Some of the interview information may not be relevant during the 2020-2021 & 2021-2022 academic years. Talk about your major extra-curricular activities and research in the department. She wants to continue doing research with transgender individuals and sexual health throughout residency. That’s great.
Source Intranasal fentanyl and discharge from the emergencydepartment among children with sickle cell disease and vaso-occlusive pain: A multicenter pediatric emergency medicine perspective.
Yes, I am a woman, yes I am a feminist, yes I am a physician, yes I am in academic leadership for a well-known emergencydepartment… The yes’s are many, but what do I have to say that is so meaningful or useful that people would want to publish it? A culture conducive to women’s academic success: development of a measure.
Corey Heitz is an emergency physician in Roanoke, Virginia. He is also the CME editor for AcademicEmergency Medicine. Diagnosing COVID-19 in the EmergencyDepartment: A Scoping Review of Clinical Exam, Labs, Imaging Accuracy and Biases. Corey Heitz is an emergency physician in Roanoke, Virginia.
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Background and Context Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) is of paramount importance in the emergencydepartment (ED) due to its indispensable role in facilitating precise diagnostic outcomes. Increased Computed Tomography Utilization in the EmergencyDepartment and Its Association with Hospital Admission.
Reconfiguring emergency and acute services: time to pause and reflect. 2023 Apr Guest Skeptics: Dr. Louella Vaugh is an internist practising as a hospitalist physician at an academic centre in London, UK with a special interest in smaller, rural and remote healthcare. BMJ Qual Saf. BMJ Qual Saf. This is an SGEM Xtra episode.
AEM April 2018 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Corey Heitz is an emergency physician in Roanoke, Virginia. He is also the CME editor for AcademicEmergency Medicine (AEM). AEM April 2018 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Corey Heitz is an emergency physician in Roanoke, Virginia. He is also the CME editor for AcademicEmergency Medicine (AEM).
Audrey Marcotte are Chief Residents from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Program at McGill University. Robert’s academic interests include research and evidence-based medicine. Audrey’s academic interests include trauma and resuscitation. Robert’s academic interests include research and evidence-based medicine.
The Council consists of members representing ACEP’s 53 chapters, 39 sections of membership, the Association of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine, the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors, the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association, and the Society for AcademicEmergency Medicine.
Explored in seminal research, incivility is described as “ behaviours or mistreatment which violate the workplace norms of mutual respect “ Incivility isn’t just about obvious aggression but can take the form of passive aggression, public beratement, intimidation or habitual interruption. Should I do it?” from one of the team.
EmergencyDepartment Condition Acuity, Length of Stay, and Revisits Among Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Patients: A Retrospective Chart Review. AEM November 2022 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Corey Heitz is an emergency physician in Roanoke, Virginia. He is also the CME editor for AcademicEmergency Medicine.
to teach you and your learner something new on shift skin adhesives WITH dr. hill Dermabond is a polymer (octyl cyanoacrylate) that can be used to repair lacerations in the EmergencyDepartment faster than sutures, allowing the ED physician to be more efficient.
Moving the Needle on Fall Prevention: A Geriatric Emergency Care Applied Research (GEAR) Network Scoping Review and Consensus Statement. She […] The post SGEM#351: How to Stop Geriatrics from Free Fallin’ first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Date: November 16th, 2021 Reference: Hammouda et al.
The Learners The target learners were EM residents and physicians practicing in the emergencydepartment. The presenters were selected based on their experience, Free Open Access Medical (FOAM) educational materials, research, blog posts, and presentations from reputable conferences. The program started in April 2021.
Peripheral Intravenous Cannula Insertion and Use in the EmergencyDepartment: An Intervention Study. AEM Jan 2018 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Corey Heitz is an emergency physician in Roanoke, Virginia. He is also the CME editor for AcademicEmergency. He is also the CME editor for AcademicEmergency.
A Multifaceted Intervention Improves Prescribing for Acute Respiratory Infection for Adults and Children in EmergencyDepartment and Urgent Care Settings. AEM July 2019 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Chris Bond is an emergency medicine physician and clinical lecturer in Calgary. Date: July 22nd, 2019 Reference: Yadav et al.
AEM July 2018 Guest Skeptics: Dr. Corey Heitz is an emergency physician in Roanoke, Virginia. He is also the CME editor for AcademicEmergency Medicine Case: You’re […] The post SGEM#225: NEXUS II – Validation of the Pediatric Head CT Decision Instrument first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.
Date: April 12, 2023 Reference: Edlow et al.Guidelines for Reasonable and appropriate care in the emergencydepartment 3 (GRACE-3): Acute dizziness and vertigo in the emergencydepartment. His academic interest is avoiding the misdiagnosis of patients with neurological emergencies.
Our program pairs training at one of the busiest emergencydepartments in the country at a nationally recognized county, safety-net, Level I Trauma and Regional Burn Center (MetroHealth) with a world-renowned quaternary academic referral center (Cleveland Clinic). Our faculty serve on editorial boards and national committees.
The effect of telemental versus in-person mental health consults in the emergencydepartment on 30-day utilization and processes of care. AEM April 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Corey Heitz is an emergency physician in Roanoke, Virginia. He is also the CME editor for AcademicEmergency Medicine. Reference: Han et al.
Effectiveness and safety of droperidol in a United States emergencydepartment. Am J Emerg Med. 2019.09.007 What : Retrospective cohort study of all droperidol administrations between January 2012 and April 2018 at an academic and pediatric emergencydepartment in the US with 77,000 annual visits.
Emergency psychiatric assessment, treatment, and healing (EmPATH) unit decreases hospital admission for patients presenting with suicidal ideation in rural America. She is […] The post SGEM#360: We Care a Lot – The EmPATH Study first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. AEM February 2022. AEM February 2022.
A 50-year-old Caucasian female with a history of hypertension, coronary artery disease, and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus presents to the emergencydepartment with a complaint of painful sores on the top of her left foot. View other cases from this Clinical Image Series on ALiEM.
AEM December 2020 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Kirsty Challen (@KirstyChallen) is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medicine Research Lead at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust (North West England). Case: A 52-year-old previously healthy woman presents to your emergencydepartment (ED) with an abscess on her left forearm.
He is the designer of Empiric Game, a medical editor and contributor to Pediatrics Reviews and Perspectives (PedsRAP) and the digital media editor at Academic Pediatrics. Case: A 4-month-old twin girl is brought by her parents to the emergencydepartment (ED) for respiratory distress.
Continuation of Gender Disparities in Pay Among AcademicEmergency Medicine Physicians. She is an emergency physician and researcher who studies health disparities, substance use disorders, and gender bias. Continuation of Gender Disparities in Pay Among AcademicEmergency Medicine Physicians.
AEM Sept 2021 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Corey Heitz is an emergency physician in Roanoke, Virginia. He is also the CME editor for AcademicEmergency Medicine. AEM Sept 2021 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Corey Heitz is an emergency physician in Roanoke, Virginia. He is also the CME editor for AcademicEmergency Medicine.
Guidelines for Reasonable and Appropriate Care in the EmergencyDepartment (GRACE) 2: Low-Risk, Recurrent Abdominal Pain in the EmergencyDepartment. Guidelines for Reasonable and Appropriate Care in the EmergencyDepartment (GRACE) 2: Low-Risk, Recurrent Abdominal Pain in the EmergencyDepartment.
Do your research, and always be safe. jps Sources Roberts and Hedges Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine. A Comparison of Ultrasound-guided Three-in-one Femoral Nerve Block Versus Parenteral Opioids Alone for Analgesia in EmergencyDepartment Patients With Hip Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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