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Emergency Medicine Deserves to “Re-Brand” Itself as a Cost Saver

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Emergency physicians have become leaders in achieving cost efficiency in health care, predominantly through implementation of new processes and research findings, enabling us to achieve significant financial savings. However, such a view overlooks two critical facts. Stiell IG, et al. N Engl J Med. 2003;349:2510-8. Schonfeld D, et al.

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Journal Club - Tranexamic Acid in Trauma

Downeast Emergency Medicine

MI or stroke). One also has to keep in mind that this study occurred at Level 1 trauma centers and may not be applicable in critical access hospitals or lower leveled trauma centers. TXA does not increase the incidence of thromboembolic events such as DVT/PE, stroke, or MI. in the TXA group and 9.9%

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How to Diagnose and Manage Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

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Youre working the night shift in a rural critical access hospital in the Midwest when a 36-year-old, 31-week primigravida patient with no known prior medical history presents with a mild headache. Postpartum Risks Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy significantly increase postpartum risks for preeclampsia and stroke.

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