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The Impact of Restorative Nursing on Patient Mobility and Independence

American Medical Compliance

of adults in the United States facing mobility challenges, according to the CDC, the demand for effective restorative care has never been greater. This approach is particularly beneficial for individuals recovering from surgeries, strokes, or chronic conditions, as well as for elderly patients in long-term care facilities.

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Brain Trauma Guidelines for Emergency Medicine

ACEP Now

This guideline revision is particularly timely as EMS systems have shown their abilities to dramatically improve survival and neurologic outcome after cardiac arrest, STEMI, acute stroke, and other time-sensitive conditions. National Center for Health Statistics: Mortality Data on CDC WONDER. Prehosp Emerg Care. Accessed 2022, [link].

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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. This model involves educating clinicians on best practices, identifying screening and assessment tools for engagement, treatment, and disposition.