Combo of Mental Disorders and Physical Illness Ups ED Visits
Mental disorders interact with physical multimorbidity to increase odds of frequent ED visits.
Emergency Medicine
Shorter ICU Rotations Cut Physician Burnout
Increased job fulfillment, decreased burnout seen for critical care physicians working 7-day rotations.
Rate of Pediatric Emergency Department Use After ACA Implementation
The slope of emergency department visit rates over time did increase significantly in 2014 to 2016 compared with previous trends but these effects were independent of insurance coverage.
Mortality Not Higher With Transfusions From Female Donors
Findings seen for red blood cells from female, previously pregnant, or sex-discordant donors.
Many Young Children Treated in ED for Injuries From Personal Care Products
During 15-year study period, 64,686 children younger than 5 treated in emergency departments.
Healthcare Costs Associated With Emergency Department Visits
Dr Marzouka discusses the fact that patients cannot shop around for a better deal when going to the emergency department and are almost never presented with the cost of care prior to receiving it.
Many Lives Could Be Saved if All Hospitals Had Grade A Rating
Patients at D, F hospitals have 91.8% increased risk for avoidable death compared with A hospitals.
Buprenorphine Initiation in the Emergency Department Beneficial for Opioid Withdrawal
Researchers conducted a literature search to identify whether buprenorphine initiation in the emergency department would reduce mortality rates in patients suspected of opioid withdrawal.
State Texting-While-Driving Bans Cut Crash-Related Emergency Department Visits
States that have implemented a texting ban see significantly fewer motor vehicle crash-related emergency department visits..
The Grey’s Anatomy Effect: When TV Warps Perception, Proactive Communication is Key
The Grey’s Anatomy effect is a term that describes the disconnect between real-life and television medicine.
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