Emergency Medicine Cases

JANUARY 23, 2018

Victims of intimate partner violence and domestic violence that we see in the ED typically involve an abuse story of repeated escalating violence over time that ends up in a crisis situation. The woman is often financially dependent on her abuser and has no one to turn to for help.

Domestic Violence 52

Domestic Violence EMS 52

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It is 0715 hours, and you have just come onto shift when EMS calls that they are bringing in an 11-month-old female who won’t stop crying. Even though the explanation for the injury was very plausible, because it was not given initially to EMS and ED staff, CPS was contacted. They evaluated the child and debrided the burn.

Forensics 40

Forensics Domestic Violence Burns Pediatrics 40

ACEP Now

APRIL 5, 2024

One 2009 study of four tertiary hospitals found that emergency physicians often misdiagnosed this presentation in pregnant women as “panic attack, domestic violence, or gastroenteritis.” Dr. Turner originally trained at the Medical University of South Carolina, is an EM intern at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.

Domestic Violence 40

Domestic Violence Emergency Department Outcomes EKG/ECG 40

Taming the SRU

JULY 24, 2024

Use pacesetting to get quick results from a highly motivated and competent team Use coaching to help an employee improve performance and develop long-term strengths Social EM Grand Rounds: Interpersonal and community violence WITH drs. Can an airway assessment score predict difficulty at intubation in the ED?

Domestic Violence 52

Domestic Violence Leadership Ultrasounds Academics 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 10, 2023

Discussion (from Orthobullets, Relias media & EM News blog) What does this x-ray show? Clinical Factors affecting management choice (from EM News blog, teachmeanatomy, orthobullets) The extent and location of the amputation will determine what treatment options are most appropriate. What should you do with it?

Fractures 52

Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Emergency Department Operations 52

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

Notably, 61 out of 200 female refugees report experiences of sexual and gender-based violence, including domestic violence (24%) and rape (19%), which leave enduring psychological scars. These may include unstable vital signs, lethargy, irritability, confusion, hypoglycemia, hepatobiliary dysfunction, or AKI.

Infectious Diseases 74

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 74