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abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We hypothesize that emergency department (ED) volume and increased patient complexity are associated with lower quality of care, as measured by time to antibiotics for patients being admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study at a university tertiary care hospi...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Fee C,Weber EJ,Maak CA,Bacchetti P

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY HYPOTHESIS:Risk factors associated with unintentional gunshot fatalities among children include gender and race of the decedent, type of firearm used, and whether loaded guns are stored within the home. STUDY POPULATION:All New Mexico children 0 to 14 years old unintentionally killed by a firearm between 1984 an...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Martin JR,Sklar DP,McFeeley P

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To gather preliminary data on the safety and efficacy of IV magnesium in a rat model of hydrofluoric acid burns. MODEL:Forty-seven anesthetized male rats (200 to 300 g) received a standardized burn with 52% hydrofluoric acid. INTERVENTIONS:Animals were anesthetized with 30 to 50 mg/kg ketamine IM and ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Williams JM,Hammad A,Cottington EC,Harchelroad FC

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We describe and analyze the effectiveness and safety of etomidate for procedural sedation and evaluate the patient's perspective on effectiveness, side effects, and satisfaction. METHODS:We conducted an observational retrospective study of all patients who received etomidate for procedural sedation ove...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Vinson DR,Bradbury DR

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasonography in the emergency department is being used for many purposes, including the evaluation of patients with cardiac arrest. Ultrasound testing has been shown to be useful in such patients in determining the presence of true electromechanical dissociation and pericardial effusions. We report a case of ventri...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Amaya SC,Langsam A

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the cardiovascular effects of carbamazepine in patients presenting to the emergency department. DESIGN:A retrospective case series from February 1, 1985, to July 30, 1993. SETTING:Six urban EDs. PARTICIPANTS:Seventy-two adult and pediatric patients with serum carbamazepine concentrations ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Apfelbaum JD,Caravati EM,Kerns WP 2nd,Bossart PJ,Larsen G

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abruptio placentae is a complication of pregnancy associated with significant morbidity and mortality for both fetus and mother. The presence of uterine pain and tenderness traditionally has been considered a useful criterion for distinguishing abruptio placentae from other causes of bleeding in pregnancy. We report t...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Mechem CC,Knopp RK,Feldman D

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many studies of prehospital resuscitation report on selected populations. We examined a series of 445 unselected nontraumatic cardiac arrests. Emergency cardiac care (ECC) was not initiated in 126 (28%). ECC was begun in 319 (78%), but was terminated in 132 (33%). Ninety-four (21%) were admitted to the hospital with p...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Aprahamian C,Thompson BM,Gruchow HW,Mateer JR,Tucker JF,Stueven HA,Darin JC

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The physician assistant (PA) has become an integral part of urban health care. The roles chosen are diverse and often meet the particular needs of physicians or hospitals. We have developed a unique program in emergency services that allows for training and development of PAs in two distinctly different hospital setti...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Goldfrank L,Corso T,Squillacote D

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Studies of travel-related mortality and morbidity have been limited to nonfatal events. Causes of travel-related mortality may differ significantly from morbidity and thus have different prevention strategies. DESIGN:We examined the overseas fatalities of US citizen travelers for the years 1975 and 198...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Hargarten SW,Baker TD,Guptill K

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We develop a comprehensive view of aspects of care associated with parental satisfaction with pediatric emergency department (ED) visits, using both quantitative and qualitative data. METHODS:This was a retrospective observational study using data from an institution-wide system to measure patient sati...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Byczkowski TL,Fitzgerald M,Kennebeck S,Vaughn L,Myers K,Kachelmeyer A,Timm N

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：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 visits), frequent (7 to 17 visits), and highly frequent (≥18 visits) ED users. Analyses were conducted to determine the most...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Doupe MB,Palatnick W,Day S,Chateau D,Soodeen RA,Burchill C,Derksen S

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review synthesizes the existing literature to provide evidence-based predictions for the future of emergency care in the United States as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, with a focus on emergency department (ED) visit volume, acuity, and reimbursement. Patient behavior will likely be q...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Medford-Davis LN,Eswaran V,Shah RM,Dark C

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We characterize the quantity and quality of data tables and figures in reports of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) submitted to the British Medical Journal (BMJ) and published in peer-reviewed journals. We investigate how the peer review process affected table and figure quality. METHODS:We reviewed...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Schriger DL,Sinha R,Schroter S,Liu PY,Altman DG

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We sought to develop and validate standardized clinical criteria to identify patients presenting to the emergency department whose care may be safely deferred to a later date in a nonemergency setting. METHODS:Using a modified Delphi process, a 17-member multidisciplinary physician panel developed expl...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Washington DL,Stevens CD,Shekelle PG,Baker DW,Fink A,Brook RH

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a report of a patient who survived a large propranolol overdose, as documented by toxic blood levels. The signs and symptoms were those of profound inotropic and moderate chronotropic cardiotoxicity which failed to respond to parasympatholytics or catecholamines, but subsequently reversed coincident with the a...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Salzberg MR,Gallagher EJ

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Barium is a divalent alkaline earth metal used as the insoluble sulfate salt in contrast radiography and soluble acid salts in industry. Barium poisoning results from ingestion or inhalation of the acid salts; the most common poisoning occurs after ingestion of the rodenticide barium carbonate (BaCO3). We report seven...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Johnson CH,VanTassell VJ

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:By evaluating the efficacy of metoclopramide alone and in combination with ibuprofen versus placebos, this study was designed to both evaluate the efficacy of metoclopramide and elucidate its mechanism of action in the treatment of migraine headache. DESIGN:The study was conducted over a two-year peri...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Ellis GL,Delaney J,DeHart DA,Owens A

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positive-pressure bag-valve-mask ventilation during emergency airway management often results in significant gastric insufflation, which may impede adequate ventilation and oxygenation. Current-generation supraglottic airways have beneficial features, such as channels for gastric decompression while ventilation is ong...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Dodd KW,Strobel AM,Driver BE,Reardon RF

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed the patterns of injuries sustained by 12 consecutive fallers and jumpers in whom primary impact was onto the feet. The fall heights ranged from 20 to 100 ft. The 12 patients sustained 49 significant injuries. Skeletal injuries were most frequent and included 15 lower extremity fractures, four pelvic fractu...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Lowenstein SR,Yaron M,Carrero R,Devereux D,Jacobs LM

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective study of the charts of all critically ill patients visiting our pediatric emergency department over an 18-month period was conducted to determine age, diagnosis, time of presentation to the pediatric ED, Physiologic Stability Index (PSI) and Therapeutic Intervention Scoring System (TISS) score, and eve...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Kissoon N,Walia MS

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Recent data suggest that emergency airway preoxygenation with a bag-valve-mask (BVM) device (held with a tight mask seal but without squeezing the bag) is superior to a nonrebreather (NRB) mask at standard oxygen flow rates. We seek to determine whether preoxygenation with an NRB mask with flush rate ox...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Driver BE,Prekker ME,Kornas RL,Cales EK,Reardon RF

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To characterize the attendance at and presenters of conferences given to emergency medicine residents and to determine the ability of emergency medicine residents to attend conferences while working in the emergency department and on off-service rotations. DESIGN:Descriptive study of an anonymous mail...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Austin PE,Brown CK,Dunn KA

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine the relative importance of variables correlated with patient satisfaction with emergency department care and service. DESIGN:Retrospective telephone survey targeting all patients who visited the Panorama City Kaiser Permanente ED from April 4 to April 17, 1991. Patients were contacted with...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Bursch B,Beezy J,Shaw R

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:It is often taught that acetaminophen-induced liver dysfunction occurs only after a latent period of 24 to 48 hours. This study was designed to evaluate the temporal profile of transaminase levels in patients with acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity. DESIGN:Prospective data collection using standard p...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Singer AJ,Carracio TR,Mofenson HC

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Disposition decision for patients with possible acute coronary syndrome in the emergency department (ED) is driven primarily by perception of short-term risks. We sought to evaluate communication between patient and physician about these risks by ascertaining the content of discussions surrounding dispo...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Newman DH,Ackerman B,Kraushar ML,Lederhandler MH,Masri A,Starikov A,Tsao DT,Meyers HP,Shah KH

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We developed a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) message that can be given via telephone by emergency dispatchers directly to an individual reporting a cardiac arrest. The message was developed and evaluated on the basis of empirical observation of CPR performance of 203 community volunteers during simulated cardiac...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Carter WB,Eisenberg MS,Hallstrom AP,Schaeffer S

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a 21-year-old man who presented to the emergency department with an episode of profound weakness due to thyrotoxic periodic paralysis, a syndrome of muscular weakness occurring in patients with hyperthyroidism. Prior to the diagnosis, the patient was treated with a parenteral tranquilizer. When ...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Bergeron L,Sternbach GL

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:We assessed the independent relationship between age and the quality of medical care provided to patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with acute myocardial infarction. METHODS:We conducted a 2-year retrospective cohort study of 2,216 acute myocardial infarction patients presenting urgen...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Magid DJ,Masoudi FA,Vinson DR,van der Vlugt TM,Padgett TG,Tricomi AJ,Lyons EE,Crounse L,Brand DW,Go AS,Ho PM,Rumsfeld JS

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To assess the timing of key decisions and clinical events in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction with thrombolytic therapy. DESIGN:Prospective study of emergency department patients. SETTING:EDs in 11 urban and two rural hospitals. TYPES OF PARTICIPANTS:Patients with presumed acute myocardi...

journal_title：Annals of emergency medicine

authors： Gonzalez ER,Jones LA,Ornato JP,Bleecker GC,Strauss MJ

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00