Department of Emergency Medicine

Detection of rapid loss of intravascular volume due to hemorrhage or fluids can be a time sensitive data point in critical situations. One way to measure this is through [...]

The Emergency Department is the safety net of the American healthcare system. The problems that come through our doors are not only medical, but also social, often with c [...]

The "Mental Health Care in the Pediatric Emergency Department" curriculum addresses a crucial need for specialized training in managing pediatric mental health [...]

This paper discusses the processes and findings of a QI project that explored barriers to utilization of the Nursing Progress Rapid Infusion Record for MTP documentation [...]

Neutropenic fever, a common complication in cancer patients, requires prompt antibiotic treatment to prevent mortality. Current guidelines recommend antibiotic administra [...]

This study investigates the impact of discussion between online medical control and patients who refuse transport to the hospital by emergency medical services. We find t [...]

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in the emergency department (ED). AF increases the risk of stroke; thus, early initiation of oral anticoagulation ( [...]

This poster will focus on our experience of how redesigning an accreditation oversight committee has improved awareness and increased reporting of clinical and education [...]

Oral anticoagulation (OAC) reduces stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The incidence of US emergency department (ED) OAC initiation is poorly understoo [...]

Suicide is the second leading cause of adolescent death in the United States (US).1 Unfortunately, this epidemic has only worsened in recent years with adolescents showin [...]