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EQUAL: a Straightforward Approach To Caring for Disabled Patients

ACEP Now

The ED is constantly overloaded with patients, so this will require some teamwork to coordinate, including nursing staff, pod lead, and other clinicians. Evaluating them in a less stimulating space can be helpful in getting the best possible exam, improving outcomes, and reducing the need for de-escalation and sometimes, chemical sedation.

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An Insight into Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs)

Mind The Bleep

A more detailed but voluntary reporting of medical care indicated (note only a quarter of rescues had this information gathered) that 32% were suspected lower limb fractures (the casualty can no longer mobilise hence the callout), and soft tissue injuries making up the rest of lower limb issues.