ICU Care Management Challenges and Recommendations for COVID-19
The intensive care unit (ICU) community needs to prepare for the challenges associated with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Only One in Four US Hospitals With ICUs Have Tele-ICU Services
In 2018, half of US hospitals had the capacity to conduct telehealth-based outpatient visits, while only one in four had tele-intensive care unit capabilities.
2007 to 2016: Increase in Pediatric Emergency Department Visits for Mental Health
From 2007 to 2016, pediatric emergency department visits remained stable, but visits for all mental health disorders increased 60 percent.
Rental Assistance May Reduce Emergency Department Use in Children With Asthma
Children with asthma who live in housing that relies on the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s rental assistance programs are less likely to be admitted to the emergency department for treatment.
Acute Appendicitis Incidence Not Randomly Distributed
Socioeconomic status and other geographically defined factors are associated with incidence of acute appendicitis.
Race and Sex of Emergency Department Physicians May Not Matter to Patients
An emergency department physician’s race and sex may not play a significant role in influencing patients’ satisfaction or confidence in provided care.
Cool Water for 20 Minutes After Pediatric Burn Improves Outcomes
Cooling children’s burns with running water improves clinical outcomes, according to a study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine.
Rate of Electronic Scooter Injuries Increased From 2014 to 2018
From 2014 to 2018, there was an increase in the incidence of electronic scooter (e-scooter) injuries and associated hospital admissions.
About 1 in 3 in Emergency Department for Low Back Pain Receive Imaging
Imaging is obtained for about 1 in 3 patients with emergency department visits for low back pain, according to a study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
About 2.7 Million ED Visits Reported for Sports Injuries in 2010 to 2016
About 2.7 million emergency department visits for sports injuries occurred during 2010 to 2016.
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