Tag: Emergencies / First Aid
ED Visits for Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Risk for Incident Anxiety Disorder
Findings show threefold higher risk compared with the general population and even higher risk among young men
ED Use Increased for Transgender, Gender-Diverse Medicare Beneficiaries
TGD beneficiaries more likely than cisgender beneficiaries to use emergency department for mental health care
Self-Estimation of Weight Accurate in Emergency Care
However, study shows all methods examined have potential limitations to use in emergency care
Thorough Medication History in ED Cuts Med Discrepancy Rates
Lowest discrepancy rates experienced by patients who received best possible medication history in emergency department and discharge medication reconciliation
Diagnostic Accuracy High in Emergency Departments
Only about 5.7 percent of patients receive incorrect diagnosis, with about 2.0 percent suffering adverse events as a result
Main Safety Issues in ED Include Shortage of Personnel in Busy Periods
International survey also highlights overcrowding due to boarding and perceived lack of support from management
Emergency Department Use Up for Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis
Recent increases seen for visits among younger people and those with higher disease severity
Virtual Care With Nonusual Physician Tied to More Emergency Visits
Authors say findings suggest virtual visits may be best when there is an existing clinical relationship
ED Visits for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Up After Pandemic Onset
74.9 additional visits for schizophrenia spectrum disorders seen at three months after initial phase of COVID-19 pandemic
Only Six in 10 Seniors Follow Up After ED Visit for Fall-Related Head Injury
Authors say greater adoption of fall assessments and prevention strategies needed
