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Exogenous Predictors of National Performance Measures for Emergency Department Crowding
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.024
Study objective: We explore the relationship between exogenous-level predictors and performance on 4 emergency department (ED) throughput measures approved by the National Quality Forum: median ED len...
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Jesse M. Pines,
Sandra L. Decker,
Tianyan Hu
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25 May 2012 |
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Pain Control in Disaster Settings: A Role for Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.03.028
Acute pain management for patients sustaining injuries in natural disasters and complex emergencies should be a priority for medical providers. Although there are minimal data examining the modalities...
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Suzanne C. Lippert,
Arun Nagdev,
Michael B. Stone,
Andrew Herring,
Robert Norris
et al.
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Short communication
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14 May 2012 |
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Real-Time Prediction of Waiting Time in the Emergency Department, Using Quantile Regression
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.03.011
Study objective: Emergency department (ED) waiting times can affect patient satisfaction and quality of care. We develop and validate a model that predicts an individual patient's median and 95th perc...
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Yan Sun,
Kiok Liang Teow,
Bee Hoon Heng,
Chee Kheong Ooi,
Seow Yian Tay
et al.
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14 May 2012 |
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A Characterization of Synthetic Cannabinoid Exposures Reported to the National Poison Data System in 2010
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.03.007
Study objective: Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol homologs have been increasingly abused since their introduction in 2004. Such products were used as a “legal high” for those wishing to experience cannabinoid...
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Christopher O. Hoyte,
Jeena Jacob,
Andrew A. Monte,
Mohammed Al-Jumaan,
Alvin C. Bronstein,
Kennon J. Heard
et al.
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10 May 2012 |
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Use of Recreational Drug 1,3-Dimethylethylamine (DMAA) Associated With Cerebral Hemorrhage
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.04.008
Dimethylamylamine (DMAA) was a forgotten pharmaceutical that was patented in 1944 as a nasal decongestant. DMAA has recently gained popularity as a dietary supplement, with claims of effectiveness as ...
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Paul Gee,
Cheryl Tallon,
Neil Long,
Grant Moore,
Ronald Boet,
Suzanne Jackson
et al.
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Short communication
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10 May 2012 |
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In the Child With Gastroenteritis Who Is Unable to Tolerate Oral Fluids, Are There Effective Alternatives to Intravenous Hydration?
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.04.003
Nasogastric hydration is an effective alternative to intravenous hydration when oral hydration fails.
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Lisa T. Barker
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Editorial
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07 May 2012 |
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Dopamine Versus Norepinephrine for the Treatment of Septic Shock EBEM Commentators
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.04.012
Dopamine administration is associated with a higher incidence of arrhythmias and increased risk of death compared with norepinephrine in the treatment of septic shock.
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John P. Sandifer,
Alan E. Jones
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Editorial
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07 May 2012 |
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A Comparison of the C-MAC Video Laryngoscope to the Macintosh Direct Laryngoscope for Intubation in the Emergency Department
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.03.031
Study objective: We determine the proportion of successful intubations with the C-MAC video laryngoscope (C-MAC) compared with the direct laryngoscope in emergency department (ED) intubations. Methods...
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John C. Sakles,
Jarrod Mosier,
Stephen Chiu,
Mari Cosentino,
Leah Kalin
et al.
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07 May 2012 |
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The Unappreciated Challenges of Between-Unit Handoffs: Negotiating and Coordinating Across Boundaries
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.04.009
Although interest in studying and improving handoffs has grown considerably in recent years, a general tendency to treat handoff as a single type of activity has resulted in overlooking important vari...
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Brian Hilligoss,
Michael D. Cohen
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Short communication
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07 May 2012 |
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Does Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography Identify Patients at Low Risk for Cardiovascular Events?
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.03.015
Patients with suspected coronary artery disease who have normal cardiac computed tomography (CT) angiography results are at very low risk of death, myocardial infarction, or coronary revascularization...
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J. Adam Oostema,
Brady Wilkinson
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Editorial
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04 May 2012 |
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Patient and Practice-Related Determinants of Emergency Department Length of Stay for Patients With Psychiatric Illness
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.037
Study objective: To identify patient and clinical management factors related to emergency department (ED) length of stay for psychiatric patients. Methods: This was a prospective study of 1,092 adults...
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Anthony P. Weiss,
Grace Chang,
Scott L. Rauch,
Jennifer A. Smallwood,
Mark Schechter,
Joshua Kosowsky,
Eric Hazen,
Florina Haimovici,
David F. Gitlin,
Christine T. Finn,
Endel J. Orav
et al.
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04 May 2012 |
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Are Benzodiazepines Effective for Alcohol Withdrawal?
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.03.017
When compared with placebo, benzodiazepines offer significant benefit in preventing alcohol withdrawal seizures.
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Timothy J. Schaefer,
John W. Hafner
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Editorial
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30 April 2012 |
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Does the Use of Recombinant Factor VIIA Reduce Morbidity or Mortality in Nonhemophiliac Patients?
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.027
There is no prophylactic or therapeutic benefit to the use of recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) as a hemostatic agent in nonhemophiliac patients.
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Steven Sattler,
Adam Schwartz
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Editorial
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30 April 2012 |
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Prevalence of Bicycle Helmet Use by Users of Public Bikeshare Programs
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.03.018
Study objective: Public bikeshare programs are becoming increasingly common in the United States and around the world. These programs make bicycles accessible for hourly rental to the general public. ...
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Christopher M. Fischer,
Czarina E. Sanchez,
Mark Pittman,
David Milzman,
Kathryn A. Volz,
Han Huang,
Shiva Gautam,
Leon D. Sanchez
et al.
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Full-length article
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30 April 2012 |
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Comparative Effectiveness of Care Coordination Interventions in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.025
Study objective: To conduct a systematic review on the effectiveness of emergency department (ED)–based care coordination interventions. Methods: We reviewed any randomized controlled trial or quasi-e...
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Elyse B. Katz,
Emily R. Carrier,
Craig A. Umscheid,
Jesse M. Pines
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30 April 2012 |
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Head Computed Tomography Use in the Emergency Department for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Integrating Evidence Into Practice for the Resident Physician
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2011.12.026
There is a large gap between the recommendations of high-quality evidence-based guidelines and use of this evidence in routine patient care. The 2001 Institute of Medicine report titled Crossing the Q...
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Melinda J. Morton,
Frederick K. Korley
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Discussion
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30 April 2012 |
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Simulating Various Levels of Clinical Challenge in the Assessment of Clinical Procedure Competence
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.036
Study objective: Immersive simulation is increasingly used for competency assessment of emergency physicians. This group's concept of hybrid simulation (HS) (combining simulated patients and part-task...
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Jimmy Kyaw Tun,
Alejandro Granados,
Stella Mavroveli,
Stuart Nuttall,
Ananth Nag Kadiyala,
Ruth Brown,
Fernando Bello,
Roger Lister Kneebone
et al.
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30 April 2012 |
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Emergency Department Patients' Preferences for Technology-Based Behavioral Interventions
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.026
Study objective: To assess emergency department (ED) patients' preferences for technology-based behavioral interventions, and the demographic factors associated with these preferences. Methods: A cros...
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Megan L. Ranney,
Esther K. Choo,
Yvonne Wang,
Andrew Baum,
Melissa A. Clark,
Michael J. Mello
et al.
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30 April 2012 |
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Patients With Rib Fractures Do Not Develop Delayed Pneumonia: A Prospective, Multicenter Cohort Study of Minor Thoracic Injury
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.03.020
Study objective: Patients admitted to emergency departments (EDs) for minor thoracic injuries are possibly at risk of delayed pneumonia. We aimed to evaluate the incidence of delayed pneumonia post–mi...
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Jean-Marc Chauny,
Marcel Émond,
Miville Plourde,
Chantal Guimont,
Natalie Le Sage,
Laurent Vanier,
Eric Bergeron,
Marilyne Dufresne,
Nadine Allain-Boulé,
Ramona Fratu
et al.
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30 April 2012 |
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Association Between Repeated Intubation Attempts and Adverse Events in Emergency Departments: An Analysis of a Multicenter Prospective Observational Study
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.04.005
Study objective: Although repeated intubation attempts are believed to contribute to patient morbidity, only limited data characterize the association between the number of emergency department (ED) l...
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Kohei Hasegawa,
Kazuaki Shigemitsu,
Yusuke Hagiwara,
Takuyo Chiba,
Hiroko Watase,
Calvin A. Brown,
David F.M. Brown,
Japanese Emergency Medicine Research Alliance Investigators
et al.
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Full-length article
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30 April 2012 |
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Do Decongestants, Antihistamines, and Nasal Irrigation Relieve the Symptoms of Sinusitis in Children?
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.03.016
The effects of decongestants, antihistamines, and nasal irrigation for children receiving a diagnosis of sinusitis are unknown.
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Jeffrey Hom
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Editorial
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20 April 2012 |
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Do Febrile Infants Aged 60 to 90 Days With Bronchiolitis Require a Septic Evaluation?
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.014
Febrile infants younger than 90 days and with bronchiolitis have very low rates of serious bacterial infection.
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Anand Swaminathan,
Jeffrey Hom
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Editorial
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20 April 2012 |
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A Is for Airway: A Pediatric Emergency Department Challenge
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.03.019
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Steven M. Green
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Editorial
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20 April 2012 |
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Are Thrombolytics Indicated for Pulmonary Embolism?
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.004
There is a lack of evidence to support the routine administration of thrombolytics for the undifferentiated pulmonary embolism patient.
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Melinda J. Morton,
Rodney Omron
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Editorial
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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20 April 2012 |
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Are There Pharmacologic Agents That Safely and Effectively Treat Post–Lumbar Puncture Headache?
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.029
Although intravenous caffeine has demonstrated efficacy for post–lumbar puncture headache in patients who have received spinal anesthesia, its efficacy and safety remain uncertain in patients presenti...
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Benton R. Hunter,
Rawle A. Seupaul
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Editorial
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20 April 2012 |
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From Comparative Effectiveness Research to Patient-Centered Outcomes Research: Integrating Emergency Care Goals, Methods, and Priorities
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.03.021
Federal legislation placed comparative effectiveness research and patient-centered outcomes research at the center of current and future national investments in health care research. The role of this ...
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Zachary F. Meisel,
Brendan G. Carr,
Patrick H. Conway
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Short communication
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20 April 2012 |
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Electrocardiographic Differentiation of Early Repolarization From Subtle Anterior ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.015
Study objective: Anterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) can be difficult to differentiate from early repolarization on the ECG. We hypothesize that, in addition to ST-segment elev...
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Stephen W. Smith,
Ayesha Khalil,
Timothy D. Henry,
Melissa Rosas,
Richard J. Chang,
Kimberly Heller,
Erik Scharrer,
Mina Ghorashi,
Lesly A. Pearce
et al.
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Full-length article
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20 April 2012 |
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Individual Interactive Instruction: An Innovative Enhancement to Resident Education
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.028
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Dena A. Reiter,
Daniel J. Lakoff,
N. Seth Trueger,
Kaushal H. Shah
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Discussion
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20 April 2012 |
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False-Negative FAST Examination: Associations With Injury Characteristics and Patient Outcomes
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.023
Study objective: Focused assessment with sonography in trauma (FAST) is widely used for evaluating patients with blunt abdominal trauma; however, it sometimes produces false-negative results. Presenti...
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Brooks T. Laselle,
Richard L. Byyny,
Jason S. Haukoos,
Sara M. Krzyzaniak,
Jessica Brooks,
Thomas R. Dalton,
Craig S. Gravitz,
John L. Kendall
et al.
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Full-length article
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19 April 2012 |
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Emergency Department Patient Acuity Varies by Age
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.024
Study objective: A previous single-region study has suggested that acuity varies by patient age in ways that may affect subspecialty critical care skills retention. This study seeks to independently c...
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Steven M. Green
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16 April 2012 |
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Quality of Registration for Clinical Trials Published in Emergency Medicine Journals
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.005
Study objective: In 2005, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors established clinical trial registration as a requirement for articles submitted to member journals, with the goal of im...
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Christopher W. Jones,
Timothy F. Platts-Mills
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16 April 2012 |
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A Brief Intervention Reduces Hazardous and Harmful Drinking in Emergency Department Patients
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.006
Study objective: Brief interventions have been shown to reduce alcohol use and improve outcomes in hazardous and harmful drinkers, but evidence to support their use in emergency department (ED) patien...
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Gail D'Onofrio,
David A. Fiellin,
Michael V. Pantalon,
Marek C. Chawarski,
Patricia H. Owens,
Linda C. Degutis,
Susan H. Busch,
Steven L. Bernstein,
Patrick G. O'Connor
et al.
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Full-length article
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30 March 2012 |
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Defining Frequent Use: The Numbers No Longer Count
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.019
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Ellen J. Weber
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Editorial
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26 March 2012 |
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Lung Carcinoma Presenting With Pathologic Femur Fracture and False-Positive Pregnancy Test Result
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.030
β-Human chorionic gonadotropin (βhCG) assays are routinely used to test for pregnancy. However, βhCG may be elevated in conditions other than pregnancy. We describe a case of metastatic lung adenocarc...
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Brandon C. Maughan,
Achyut Kamat
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Short communication
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19 March 2012 |
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Update: Antiemetics for Vomiting Associated With Acute Gastroenteritis in Children
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.031
Oral or intravenous ondansetron is an effective treatment for the management of children with vomiting from acute gastroenteritis.
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Ben Carter,
Rawle A. Seupaul
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Editorial
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19 March 2012 |
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Diagnosis of Intussusception by Physician Novice Sonographers in the Emergency Department
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.007
Study objective: We investigate the performance characteristics of bedside emergency department (ED) ultrasonography by nonradiologist physician sonographers in the diagnosis of ileocolic intussuscept...
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Antonio Riera,
Allen L. Hsiao,
Melissa L. Langhan,
T. Rob Goodman,
Lei Chen
et al.
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19 March 2012 |
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Hydroxocobalamin and Epinephrine Both Improve Survival in a Swine Model of Cyanide-Induced Cardiac Arrest
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.002
Study objective: To determine whether hydroxocobalamin will improve survival compared with epinephrine and saline solution controls in a model of cyanide-induced cardiac arrest. Methods: Forty-five sw...
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Vikhyat S. Bebarta,
Rebecca L. Pitotti,
Patricia S. Dixon,
Sandra Valtier,
Luis Esquivel,
Anneke Bush,
Charles M. Little
et al.
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19 March 2012 |
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Rapid Sequence Intubation for Pediatric Emergency Patients: Higher Frequency of Failed Attempts and Adverse Effects Found by Video Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.013
Study objective: Using video review, we seek to determine the frequencies of first-attempt success and adverse effects during rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in a large, tertiary care, pediatric emerg...
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Benjamin T. Kerrey,
Andrea S. Rinderknecht,
Gary L. Geis,
Lise E. Nigrovic,
Matthew R. Mittiga
et al.
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19 March 2012 |
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An Overview of the Adaptive Designs Accelerating Promising Trials Into Treatments (ADAPT-IT) Project
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.020
Randomized clinical trials, which aim to determine the efficacy and safety of drugs and medical devices, are a complex enterprise with myriad challenges, stakeholders, and traditions. Although the pri...
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William J. Meurer,
Roger J. Lewis,
Danilo Tagle,
Michael D. Fetters,
Laurie Legocki,
Scott Berry,
Jason Connor,
Valerie Durkalski,
Jordan Elm,
Wenle Zhao,
Shirley Frederiksen,
Robert Silbergleit,
Yuko Palesch,
Donald A. Berry,
William G. Barsan
et al.
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Short communication
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19 March 2012 |
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Errors of Medical Interpretation and Their Potential Clinical Consequences: A Comparison of Professional Versus Ad Hoc Versus No Interpreters
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.025
Study objective: To compare interpreter errors and their potential consequences in encounters with professional versus ad hoc versus no interpreters. Methods: This was a cross-sectional error analysis...
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Glenn Flores,
Milagros Abreu,
Cara Pizzo Barone,
Richard Bachur,
Hua Lin
et al.
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19 March 2012 |
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Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Among Adults in Emergency Department Settings in the United States
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.003
Study objective: Improving identification and treatment for substance use disorders is a national priority, but data about various drug use disorders encountered in emergency departments (EDs) are lac...
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Li-Tzy Wu,
Marvin S. Swartz,
Zunyou Wu,
Paolo Mannelli,
Chongming Yang,
Dan G. Blazer
et al.
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19 March 2012 |
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National Study of Barriers to Timely Primary Care and Emergency Department Utilization Among Medicaid Beneficiaries
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.035
Study objective: We compare the association between barriers to timely primary care and emergency department (ED) utilization among adults with Medicaid versus private insurance. Methods: We analyzed ...
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Paul T. Cheung,
Jennifer L. Wiler,
Robert A. Lowe,
Adit A. Ginde
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14 March 2012 |
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Does Computed Tomography Rule Out Clinically Significant Cervical Spine Injuries in Patients With Obtunded or Intubated Blunt Trauma?
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.026
Cervical spine computed tomography (CT) is highly sensitive and may reliably exclude unstable injuries in patients with obtunded or intubated blunt trauma.
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Jonathan Kirschner,
Rawle A. Seupaul
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Editorial
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12 March 2012 |
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Early Administration of Systemic Corticosteroids Reduces Hospital Admission Rates for Children With Moderate and Severe Asthma Exacerbation
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2011.12.027
Study objective: The variable effectiveness of clinical asthma pathways to reduce hospital admissions may be explained in part by the timing of systemic corticosteroid administration. We examine the e...
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Sanjit K. Bhogal,
David McGillivray,
Jean Bourbeau,
Andrea Benedetti,
Susan Bartlett,
Francine M. Ducharme
et al.
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12 March 2012 |
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How Accurate Are Clinical Decision Rules for Pediatric Minor Head Injury?
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.029
The Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) decision rule is very sensitive for detecting clinically important brain injury in children with minor head trauma.
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Kelly Medwid,
Gene G. Couri
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Editorial
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09 March 2012 |
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At Risk of Undertriage? Testing the Performance and Accuracy of the Emergency Severity Index in Older Emergency Department Patients
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2011.12.013
Study objective: We test predictive validity, interrater reliability, and diagnostic accuracy of the Emergency Severity Index in older emergency department (ED) patients and identify reasons for inade...
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Florian F. Grossmann,,
Thomas Zumbrunn,
Anna Frauchiger,
Karen Delport,
Roland Bingisser,
Christian H. Nickel
et al.
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09 March 2012 |
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Observational Studies of Patients in the Emergency Department: A Comparison of 4 Sampling Methods
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.016
Study objective: We evaluate the ability of 4 sampling methods to generate representative samples of the emergency department (ED) population. Methods: We analyzed the electronic records of 21,662 con...
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Morgan A. Valley,
Kennon J. Heard,
Adit A. Ginde,
Dennis C. Lezotte,
Steven R. Lowenstein
et al.
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09 March 2012 |
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Hyperthermia and Multiorgan Failure After Abuse of “Bath Salts” Containing 3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.005
“Bath salts” are being increasingly used as drugs of abuse. These products have been found to contain a variety of compounds, including 3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV). We present a case of a 25...
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Heather A. Borek,
Christopher P. Holstege
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Short communication
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05 March 2012 |
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Does This Patient With Minor Head Trauma Need Neuroimaging?
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.009
The Canadian CT Head Rule may be useful in reducing unnecessary neuroimaging in patients with minor head injuries.
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Dylan D. Cooper,
Rawle A. Seupaul
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Editorial
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05 March 2012 |
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Does Diffusion-Weighted Imaging Predict Short-Term Risk of Stroke in Emergency Department Patients With Transient Ischemic Attack?
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.013
Study objective: The optimal diagnostic evaluation for establishing the risk of stroke among patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with a transient ischemic attack has not been determin...
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J. Adam Oostema,
Michael D. Brown,
Mark DeLano,
Louise Falzon,
Mathew J. Reeves
et al.
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Editorial
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05 March 2012 |
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Extremity Fracture Pain After Emergency Department Reduction and Casting: Predictors of Pain After Discharge
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.021
Study objective: The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence of pediatric extremity fracture pain after emergency department (ED) discharge, compare pain severity between fractures requirin...
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Rachel W. Thompson,
Baruch Krauss,
Young-Jo Kim,
Michael C. Monuteaux,
Salim Zerriny,
Lois K. Lee
et al.
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05 March 2012 |
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Evidence From the Scene: Paramedic Perspectives on Involvement in Out-of-Hospital Research
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2011.12.002
Study objective: In the context of calls to develop better systems for out-of-hospital clinical research, we seek to understand paramedics' perceptions of involvement in research and the barriers and ...
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Duika L. Burges Watson,
Randy Sanoff,
Joan E. Mackintosh,
Jeffrey L. Saver,
Gary A. Ford,
Christopher Price,
Sidney Starkman,
Marc Eckstein,
Robin Conwit,
Anna Grace,
Madeleine J. Murtagh
et al.
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Full-length article
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05 March 2012 |
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Assessment of Medicare's Imaging Efficiency Measure for Emergency Department Patients With Atraumatic Headache
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2011.12.025
Study objective: Computed tomography (CT) use has increased rapidly, raising concerns about radiation exposure and cost. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed an imaging eff...
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Jeremiah D. Schuur,
Michael D. Brown,
Dickson S. Cheung,
Louis Graff,
Richard T. Griffey,
Azita G. Hamedani,
John J. Kelly,
Kevin Klauer,
Michael Phelan,
Paul R. Sierzenski,
Ali S. Raja
et al.
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27 February 2012 |
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World Health Assembly Resolution 60.22 and Its Importance as a Health Care Policy Tool for Improving Emergency Care Access and Availability Globally
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2011.10.018
The recent adoption of World Health Assembly Resolution 60.22, titled “Health Systems: Emergency Care Systems,” has established an important health care policy tool for improving emergency care access...
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Philip D. Anderson,
Robert E. Suter,
Terrence Mulligan,
Gautam Bodiwala,
Junaid A. Razzak,
Charles Mock,
International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM) Task Force on Access and Availability of Emergency Care
et al.
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13 February 2012 |
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Emergency Department Death From Systemic Loxoscelism
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2011.12.011
Systemic loxoscelism is a constitutional illness resulting from the bite of the brown recluse spider. In severe form, it may cause hemolysis, acute renal failure, and disseminated intravascular coagul...
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Jessica L. Rosen,
Jon K. Dumitru,
Emily W. Langley,
Christy A. Meade Olivier
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Short communication
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10 February 2012 |
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Can Procalcitonin Levels Guide Antibiotic Therapy in Bacterial Infections and Reduce Antibiotic Overconsumption Without Having a Negative Effect on Clinical Outcomes?
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.01.007
The use of procalcitonin to guide antibiotic initiation or withdrawal in bacterial infections may reduce overall exposure to antibiotics without affecting mortality. However, further multicenter trial...
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John Pettey Sandifer,
Alan E. Jones
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Editorial
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10 February 2012 |
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Detection and Diagnostic Value of Urine Leucine-Rich α-2-Glycoprotein in Children With Suspected Acute Appendicitis
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2011.12.015
Study objective: Previously, we used a proteomics approach for the discovery of new diagnostic markers of acute appendicitis and identified leucine-rich α-2-glycoprotein (LRG) that was elevated in the...
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Alex Kentsis,
Saima Ahmed,
Kyle Kurek,
Eileen Brennan,
Gary Bradwin,
Hanno Steen,
Richard Bachur
et al.
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10 February 2012 |
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The Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale for Children: A Prospective Multicenter Evaluation
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2011.12.004
Study objective: The aims of the study are to measure both the interrater agreement of nurses using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale in children and the validity of the scale as measured by the co...
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Jocelyn Gravel,
Serge Gouin,
Ran D. Goldman,
Martin H. Osmond,
Eleanor Fitzpatrick,
Kathy Boutis,
Chantal Guimont,
Gary Joubert,
Kelly Millar,
Sarah Curtis,
Douglas Sinclair,
Devendra Amre
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10 February 2012 |
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Frequent Users of Emergency Departments: Developing Standard Definitions and Defining Prominent Risk Factors
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2011.11.036
Study objective: We identify factors that define frequent and highly frequent emergency department (ED) users. Methods: Administrative health care records were used to define less frequent (1 to 6 vis...
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Malcolm B. Doupe,
Wes Palatnick,
Suzanne Day,
Dan Chateau,
Ruth-Ann Soodeen,
Charles Burchill,
Shelley Derksen
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10 February 2012 |
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Automated External Defibrillator Availability and CPR Training Among State Police Agencies in the United States
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2011.11.034
Study objective: Access to automated external defibrillators and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training are key determinants of cardiac arrest survival. State police officers represent an import...
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Lior M. Hirsch,
Sarah K. Wallace,
Marion Leary,
Kathryn D. Tucker,
Lance B. Becker,
Benjamin S. Abella
et al.
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20 January 2012 |
