Tag: Emergencies / First Aid
Red Cross Says Blood Shortage Is Worst in a Decade
Organization has had to limit blood product distributions to hospitals
Delay to Admission From ED Tied to Increase in 30-Day Mortality
Statistically significant linear increase observed in mortality from five hours after time of arrival at emergency department up to 12 hours
Emergency Department Interventions Cut Opioid Rx Rates
However, no reduction observed in prescribed opioid quantity
3 Percent of Youth Testing Positive for COVID-19 in ED Have Severe Outcomes
Age, underlying chronic illness, and symptom duration tied to severe outcomes
Amid U.S. Blood Shortage, New Pressure to Ease Donor Rules for Gay Men
Easing the rules would result in a 2 to 4 percent increase -- 345,400 to 615,300 more pints of blood -- in the nation's annual blood supply
Recreational Marijuana Legalization Tied to More Pediatric ED Visits
Increased frequency, severity of ED visits for cannabis exposure in children tied to legalization of commercial cannabis edibles in Ontario
Multicomponent Strategy Ups Buprenorphine Use for Opioid Use Disorder in ED
However, wide variation seen in provider uptake
Red Cross Says U.S. Blood Supply at Dangerously Low Level
People who have received COVID-19 vaccines can donate blood and platelets as long as they are symptom-free
Homeless Individuals Particularly Vulnerable to Heat Waves
Increased odds of emergency department visits seen among homeless during heat waves
Days of Extreme Heat Linked to Increased Risk for ED Visits
Risk increased for emergency department visits for any cause and for heat-related illness, renal disease, mental disorders
