Tag: Emergencies / First Aid
Impact of June 2021 Northwestern U.S. Heatwave on ED Visits Explored
Mean daily number of heat-related illness ED visits in HHS Region 10 was more than sevenfold higher for June 2021 than June 2019
High-Dose Buprenorphine Induction in ED Seems Safe for Treating OUD
High-dose buprenorphine protocol well tolerated in patients with untreated opioid use disorder; no reports of respiratory depression or sedation
Blood Shortages Causing Surgery Delays Across the United States
Some U.S. blood centers have only a one-day supply
Switch to High-Deductible Health Plan Detrimental for Chest Pain
Decrease in nonspecific chest pain emergency department visits and visits leading to hospitalization with employer-mandated HDHP switch
Blood Shortage Causes Surgery Delays in New England
While periodic, localized blood shortages are not uncommon, this shortage is 'unprecedented in its scope'
Red Cross Warns of Severe Blood Shortage
Hospitals' need for blood on the rise as they deal with many patients who delayed care due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Persistent Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Drowning Death Rates
Rate of drowning higher among American Indian/Alaska Natives and Black persons than all other racial/ethnic groups
ED Visits for Youth Suicide Attempts Began Increasing in May 2020
Suspected suicide attempt ED visits were 50.6 percent higher among girls aged 12 to 17 years for Feb. 21 to March 20, 2021, versus 2019
Heart Attack, Stroke Care Rebound During Pandemic
Biggest, latest COVID-19 surge did not show declines in stroke, heart attack presentation as seen early in the pandemic
ED Visits for Leiomyomas Increased From 2006 to 2017
However, admission rate decreased during same period; admission was least likely for uninsured patients
