ACEP Now

AUGUST 15, 2023

A 16-year-old female presents to the emergency department (ED) after being sexually assaulted by two males at a party at her friend’s house. She is asking for an exam, as well as medications to avoid pregnancy and diseases. She denies any complaints or injuries. She refuses to allow her parents or the police to be notified.

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Sexual Assault Forensics EMS Risk Management 52

ALiEM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In patients with skin changes, consider topical wound care as well as further evaluation of deep tissue infections, osteomyelitis, and ischemia. Xylazine Intoxication in Humans and Its Importance as an Emerging Adulterant in Abused Drugs: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature. Forensic Sci Int. 2014;240:1-8.

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Forensics Administration Poisoning Emergency Department 67

ACEP Now

MAY 6, 2023

Case A 35-year-old male is brought to the emergency department (ED) following a single-motor-vehicle collision in which two people were ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. Dr. Riviello is chair and professor of emergency medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. 1988;28:498–501. Dickinson E.

Forensics 52

Forensics Documentation/Coding Fractures Head Injuries 52

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

AUGUST 2, 2016

Act V, scene I [Text from Folger Shakespeare Library] [Audio recording of Dramatic Reading; Chapter Vox] [Video recording of Act V, scene1] Most deaths that are brought to, or occur in, an emergency department will require, at least, discussion with the local Coroner or Medical Examiner. Department of the Medical Examiner-Coroner.

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Documentation/Coding Forensics CDC Fractures 40

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

In short, describe the simple appearance of wounds and findings, and the body’s response, without any forensic conclusions. If you think your patient is the perpetrator, he may well be an innocent, or even an off-duty or undercover officer. Ballistic injuries in the emergency department. Photograph whenever possible.

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Military Forensics Documentation/Coding Emergency Nursing 40