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Novel Respiratory Gas Exchange Meter for Triaging Patients Novel Respiratory Gas Exchange Meter for Triaging Patients
Drs Robert Glatter, John B. West, and William C. McGuire discuss the use of the novel alveolar gas meter and advantages over pulse oximetry.Medscape Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - August 16, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine Commentary Source Type: news

Seattle Hospital to Refuse Some Patients Due to Capacity Seattle Hospital to Refuse Some Patients Due to Capacity
"All hospital systems (are) very much over capacity with very high census numbers, particularly because of an inability to discharge patients into post-acute care settings."Associated Press (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - August 12, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Hospital Medicine News Source Type: news

Hospital Staffing Crisis: What's the Role of Locums Workers? Hospital Staffing Crisis: What's the Role of Locums Workers?
Drs Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos discuss the impact of locums workers, particularly related to the post-pandemic staffing crisis.Medscape Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - August 12, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine Commentary Source Type: news

Rapper Fat Joe: No One Is Making Sure Hospitals Post Their Prices Rapper Fat Joe: No One Is Making Sure Hospitals Post Their Prices
"Nobody ' s enforcing that law," Joe alleges in the foreboding commercial, which began running on television and social media in April and is still airing.Kaiser Health News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - August 10, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Hospital Medicine News Source Type: news

James Roberts, MD, Trailblazer in EM, Dies at Age 76 James Roberts, MD, Trailblazer in EM, Dies at Age 76
During his 45-year career, Dr James Roberts led the field of emergency medicine, dedicated to research, teaching, and his patients.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - August 8, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news

Euthyroid Sick Syndrome Hits Many With Diabetic Ketosis Euthyroid Sick Syndrome Hits Many With Diabetic Ketosis
A single-center, retrospective review of 396 adults hospitalized for diabetic ketosis or ketoacidosis (91% with type 2 diabetes) found a 58% prevalence of euthyroid sick syndrome.First Look (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - August 6, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Aspirin/Ketamine Combo Shows Promise in Pain Management Aspirin/Ketamine Combo Shows Promise in Pain Management
Drs Robert Glatter, Sergey Motov, and Joseph Habboushe discuss a specialized form of aspirin and oral ketamine for pain management in the emergency department.Medscape Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - August 2, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine Commentary Source Type: news

WA Hospitals Over Capacity Due to Patient Discharging Woes WA Hospitals Over Capacity Due to Patient Discharging Woes
"We are doing our best, but many of our hospitals...are more strained today than really at any other point since the pandemic began."Associated Press (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - July 19, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Hospital Medicine News Source Type: news

Canadian Emergency Doctors Urge Solution of Staffing Crisis Canadian Emergency Doctors Urge Solution of Staffing Crisis
Crowding and lack of staff are causing conditions in emergency departments across Canada to worsen. An association of emergency physicians calls for immediate action to fix this crisis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - July 19, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news

Night Shifts in ED Linked to Fewer Pain Scripts at Discharge Night Shifts in ED Linked to Fewer Pain Scripts at Discharge
Researchers suggest physician exhaustion lowers empathy levels.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - July 11, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news

Vitamin K Antagonists and TBI: A Deadly Combination? Vitamin K Antagonists and TBI: A Deadly Combination?
Use of vitamin K antagonists are linked to significantly higher risk for death or acute neurosurgery after traumatic brain injury vs direct oral anticoagulants or adenosine diphosphate inhibitors.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - July 11, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Hypnosis Aids Pain Management in the Emergency Department Hypnosis Aids Pain Management in the Emergency Department
Practitioners induce an altered state of consciousness, like a waking dream, in the patient. In this way, the patient does not think about the pain while he or she is receiving treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - July 8, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news

Nurse Who Got First COVID Shot Receives Medal of Freedom Nurse Who Got First COVID Shot Receives Medal of Freedom
Presidential award recognizes RN as vaccination trendsetter among celebs, pop culture icons, and civil rights champions, an honor she sees as opening possibilities for women of color and immigrants.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - July 7, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Nursing News Source Type: news

Hospital Gowns Show Signs of Exposing Workers to Infection Hospital Gowns Show Signs of Exposing Workers to Infection
Isolation gowns are supposed to protect healthcare workers from splattered bodily fluids. New studies suggest that too much liquid seeps through some disposable gowns, creating a risk of infection.Kaiser Health News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - July 6, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

FDA Class 1 Recall: Batteries for CARESCAPE 2860 Ventilator FDA Class 1 Recall: Batteries for CARESCAPE 2860 Ventilator
The backup power source for the CARESCAPE Ventilator may drain unexpectedly fast, prompting concern.News Alerts (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - June 29, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Pulmonary Medicine News Alert Source Type: news