EHR Documentation May Help in Harm Reduction Initiatives
EHR-based initiative tied to more than 30 percent reduction in harm for hospital-acquired infections
Higher QT Interval After Energy Drink Consumption Vs. Caffeine
Higher corrected QT interval and systolic blood pressure after energy drink versus caffeine alone
Risk Factors in Six Areas Tied to Physician Burnout
Tool gauging burnout focuses on workload, control, rewards, community, fairness, values
Single-Payer Health System Bill Moves Forward in California
Not yet clear where money for the single-payer system would come from
Children With Suspected Child Abuse Present to Hospital Late
Most arrive by nonambulance means, few at designated pediatric-capable major trauma center
Use of HEART Score Has Limited Impact for Chest Pain in ER
Using score during assessment of patients with chest pain in emergency department deemed safe
AAN: SUDEP Incidence 1 in 4,500 Children, 1 in 1,000 Adults/Year
Major risk factor for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy is generalized tonic-clonic seizures
Model Predicts Which Pediatric ER Patients Likely to Be Admitted
Data available in the first 30 minutes of the visit can be used to make accurate predictions
Most Patients Willing to Provide Sexual Orientation Data
However, emergency department providers expect most to refuse to provide the information
ERs Administering More Medications Intranasally
Many benefits to nasal administration, including reduction in spread of infection
