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Screening and managing depressed and suicidal patients in the ED

Mental-health-related chief complaints, including substance abuse, account for nearly 12.5% of emergency department (ED) visits.1 Emergency clinicians see a broad range of mental health complaints and play a critical … See more

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Behavioral Health

WebBehavioral health emergencies most commonly present as depression, suicidal behavior, aggression, and severe disorganization. Emergency clinicians should …

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

WebAbstract. Sexually transmitted diseases are a growing threat to public health, but are often underrecognized, due to the often nonspecific (or absent) signs and …

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Depressed and Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Department: An

WebThe ED is a critical intervention point for patients in mental health crisis. Emerging evidence shows it is possible and feasible to screen all ED patients for …

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High-Altitude Illness: Prevention, Identification, and Treatment

WebHigh-altitude illness is a continuum of syndromes that includes the potential for death. Understanding how to prevent altitude illness and how to treat it if it occurs is …

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Sepsis and Septic Shock: The Sofa Score (qSOFA) and Treatments

WebCritical Appraisal of the Literature. To evaluate clinically relevant articles regarding the diagnosis and early management of sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic …

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Pediatric Stroke: Presentation, Causes, and Management in the ED

WebAbstract. Although pediatric stroke is rare, it is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The diagnosis of stroke is often delayed in children, which can …

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Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia Management in the ED …

WebThe management of community-acquired pneumonia in infants and children older than 3 months of age: clinical practice guidelines by the Pediatric Infectious …

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Pediatric Bronchiolitis: Assessment and Management in the ED

WebIntroduction. Bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in infants and young children aged < 2 years. Each year in the United …

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Failure to Thrive

WebFailure to thrive (FTT) is a relatively common presentation in the emergency department. Up to 90% of cases of FTT have no identifiable cause and are categorized …

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Intimate Partner Violence in the Emergency Department

WebIntimate partner violence (IPV) and emergency medicine intersect when individuals experiencing IPV present to emergency departments for medical care, either …

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ED Clinical Operations in a Pandemic: Lessons Learned & Future …

WebAs a component of overall hospital and health system planning and response, the ED should operate in coordination with local, regional, state, and federal partners …

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Traumatic Hemorrhagic Shock: Managing the Critical Factors of …

WebHemorrhagic shock is the major preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in patients who suffer trauma. Definitive hemostasis is the primary goal, but coordination …

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Acute Gastroenteritis with Dehydration in the Emergency …

WebAbstract. Although most cases of acute gastroenteritis require minimal medical intervention, severe dehydration and hypoglycemia may develop in cases of …

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The 2020 Lifelong Learning And Self-Assessment Study Guide

WebThe 2020 LLSA Study Guide includes all of the resources you need to prep for the ABEM LLSA exam: a full reprint of every article on the 2020 LLSA reading list; a …

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Calculated Decisions

Web3 www.ebmedicine.net • Teasdale G. Forty years on: updating the Glasgow Coma Scale. Nurs Times. 2014;110(42):12-16. • Gill M, Windemuth R, Steele R, et al.

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Pediatric Anaphylaxis

WebPub Med ID: 31124642. This issue reviews the criteria for diagnosing a pediatric patient with anaphylaxis and offers evidence-based recommendations for first- and …

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Caustic Exposures, Chemical Ingestions: Emergency Department …

WebCaustic exposures can occur via dermal, ocular, inhalation, and oral routes. Ingestion is the main cause of long-term morbidity and mortality. Injuries from caustic …

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Evidence-Based Management Of Acute Hand Injuries In The …

WebThe National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) data on acute hand injury show that hand injuries are more likely to occur amongmales (male-to-female …

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