Remove Dehydration Remove Outcomes Remove Teamwork
article thumbnail

EQUAL: a Straightforward Approach To Caring for Disabled Patients

ACEP Now

One case report highlighted an unfortunate outcome from aspiration pneumonia, later found to be due to crayons rather than the expected culprits such as food, secretions, or beverages. The ED is constantly overloaded with patients, so this will require some teamwork to coordinate, including nursing staff, pod lead, and other clinicians.