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Interventions to Improve Emergency Department T...

Conclusions: Interventions such as triage liaison physicians and POC testing were found to be effective in reducing TTD and LWBS rates, suggesting that targeted operational strategies can significantly improve ED throughput...

Efficacy of 10%, 25% and 50% Dextrose in the Tr...

Conclusion: The study concluded that lower concentrations of dextrose (10% and 25%) are as effective as 50% dextrose in restoring mental status to a GCS of 15 in hypoglycemic patients in...

Relationship of Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotrop...

The study highlights that β-hCG levels do not reliably indicate the presence or size of ectopic pregnancies, emphasizing the need for diagnostic imaging regardless of β-hCG levels in patients with...

Comparison of Nebulized Ketamine to Intravenous...

There was no significant difference between the administration of intravenous and nebulized ketamine for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe acute pain in the ED. Both treatments provided a...

Missed Opportunities to Diagnose and Treat Asym...

The study highlights a substantial gap in the diagnosis and management of asymptomatic hypertension in U.S. EDs. Despite adherence to clinical policies recommending delayed treatment for aHTN, there remains a...

Capillary Refill Time Response to Fluid Challen...

FC generally improved or stabilized CRT in fluid-responsive patients, suggesting beneficial effects on tissue perfusion. Increasing MAP via norepinephrine in hypertensive, fluid-unresponsive patients showed mixed CRT responses. While it improved...