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Cardiac Complications in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Are certain cardiac complications associated with acute ischemic stroke?
January 29, 2012
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Completeness and Accuracy of Emergency Medical Information on the Web
Has the completeness and accuracy of emergency medical information available online improved over time?
January 15, 2012
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Propofol and Etomidate are Safe for Deep Sedation in the Emergency Department
Propofol and etomidate are safe for deep sedation, with a low rate of complications - is the same true when administered by emergency physicians?
January 01, 2012
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Tattoos and Piercings: A Review for the Emergency Physician
How are a patient's tattoos and piercings relevant to the emergency practitioner?
December 19, 2011
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Impact of an Expeditor on Emergency Department Patient Throughput
How can patient services in an emergency department be improved? Does the role of an expeditor make sense?
August 09, 2011
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Rape Victimization and High Risk Sexual Behaviors: Longitudinal Study of African-American Adolescent Females
Adolescent females who experience rape victimization are engaging in more risky sexual behaviors, and are placing themselves at higher risk for contracting STDs.
July 26, 2011
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Pre-Teen Alcohol Use as a Risk Factor for Victimization and Perpetration of Bullying Among Middle and High School Students in Georgia
Is there an association between pre-teen alcohol use initiation and bullying in middle and high school students?
July 20, 2011
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Dyadic Characteristics and Intimate Partner Violence among Men Who Have Sex with Men
Certain relationship characteristics are associated with intimate partner violence in same-sex relationships.
July 20, 2011
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Adoption of the 2006 Field Triage Decision Scheme for Injured Patients
What is the current status of implementation of the 2006 Field Triage Decision Scheme?
July 20, 2011
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The Standard of Care: Legal History and Definitions
This review of patient cases and legal terminology can help guide daily practice.
April 18, 2011
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Randomized Controlled Trial of Ondansetron vs. Prochlorperazine in Adults in the Emergency Department
Which medication is more effective for vomiting and nausea in emergency patients?
April 11, 2011
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Randomized Controlled Trial of Prophylactic Antibiotics for Dog Bites With Refined Cost Model
Does it make economic sense to treat all dog bite patients with antibiotics, even if the risk of infection is unknown?
April 05, 2011
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Chronic or Recurrent Pain in the Emergency Department: National Telephone Survey of Patient Experience
Patients were polled about their experiences at the ED for chronic pain treatment.
March 29, 2011
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Cholinergic Crisis after Rodenticide Poisoning
How can you recognize and how should you treat patients who've ingested rat poisoning?
March 22, 2011
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Human Trafficking in the Emergency Department
This case report of a human trafficking victim, who presented to the ED as a victim of intimate partner violence, illustrates the complexity in identifying these patients.
March 15, 2011
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Coronary Disease in Emergency Department Chest Pain Patients with Recent Negative Stress Testing
Non-invasive cardiac stress tests may not be sensitive enough to rule out coronary artery disease.
March 15, 2011
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Use of Health Information Technology to Manage Frequently Presenting Emergency Department Patients
ED physicians can use electronic medical records to provide accessible care plans for patients who present frequently to the emergency department.
March 07, 2011
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Ultrasound-Guided Three-In-One Nerve Block for Femur Fractures
Ultrasound-guided three-in-one femoral nerve block is an efficient pain management option for elderly patients with hip fractures.
February 27, 2011
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Sgarbossa Criteria are Highly Specific for Acute Myocardial Infarction with Pacemakers
This study is a chart review to identify a gold standard in detecting acute MI in patients with a ventricular paced rhythm.
February 22, 2011
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Feasibility of Identifying Eligible Trauma Patients for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Intervention
Psychological interventions offered in the emergency department immediately following a trauma may prevent PTSD in some patients.
December 14, 2010
