Improper endotracheal tube placement
A 34-year-old man came to a hospital by EMS with shortness of breath and high blood pressure.
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EMTALA: Requirements for on-call physicians
Though EMTALA requires hospitals to perform certain acts, the law also applies to physicians who are on-call for the emergency department.
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Improper patient transfer: EMTALA case study
A pregnant woman arrived in the ED at or near term. She was experiencing one-minute, moderate contractions every three minutes.
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Failure to diagnose postpartum stroke
The first documented assessment of the patient in the ED revealed a temperature of 97.9 degrees; pulse 53; respirations 20; blood pressure 147/77 mm Hg; oxygen saturation 97%.
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Failure to diagnose spinal epidural abscess
A 45-year-old woman with leg weakness called EMS to her home.
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Failure to diagnose and treat acute coronary artery syndrome
A 43-year-old man came to the ED of a metropolitan hospital reporting chest pain, dizziness, diaphoresis, shortness of breath, and pain going down his arms.
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Medications: Common risk management issues
Answering your questions on how to minimize risk when prescribing medications.
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Strategies to improve patient follow up
Guidance on how to create effective follow-up strategies.
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Failure to respond to radiology report
The radiologist interpreted the study and noted an area of slightly hazy density in the left lung with nearby fibrotic changes.
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Testing for HIV and other STIs in Texas
Guidelines for consent, testing, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections in Texas.
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Overprescribing NSAIDs
A 50-year-old man came to the ED with symptoms that suggested cellulitis.
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Failure to recognize sepsis
A woman came to the ED in labor. Her scheduled cesarean delivery had been changed due to low amniotic fluids
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Human trafficking part 2
Resources on how to identify patients who may be victims of human trafficking
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Human trafficking part 1
Resources on how to identify patients who may be victims of human trafficking
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Failure to diagnose mandible fracture
On June 1, a 35-year-old woman fell while stepping off a boat, injuring her chin, jaw, wrist, and hand. She went to an urgent-care clinic for treatment.
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Failure to treat myocardial infarction
A 62-year-old man came to the ED reporting pain in the “chest wall area.”
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Failure to diagnose epidural abscess
A 44-year-old woman with a history of IV drug use was treated at a clinic for a foot infection and back spasms.
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Failure to diagnose cornual pregnancy
A 33-year-old woman came to the ED reporting bilateral abdominal pain, back pain, and shortness of breath.
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Communicating with patients after adverse outcomes
How to express empathy and compassion while helping patients understand their situation
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