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This randomized trial evaluates the safety and efficiency of the ESC 0/1-hour versus 0/3-hour high-sensitivity troponin pathways in suspected acute coronary syndrome, showing noninferior safety but no significant improvement in rapid discha
Pediatric mental health ED visits in the US have surged 2016-2022, exhibiting volume-dependent disparities in patient demographics and diagnoses, highlighting opportunities for tailored interventions to enhance care across diverse emergency
Less than half of diabetes patients discharged from the emergency department receive timely outpatient follow-up, underscoring critical care continuity gaps that require targeted interventions to improve outcomes.
Diabetes significantly increases inpatient admissions and ED visits across all ages, driven increasingly by nontraditional complications. Age-specific risks reveal shifting patterns in healthcare utilization that call for tailored clinical
This study reveals that providing a resource menu increases caregivers’ desire for social assistance in the pediatric ED, supporting a tiered, patient-centered social care approach prioritizing preference and follow-up.
A study of over 94,000 ED visits found that intramuscular chemical sedation during mental health consultations was more common among Black patients, those arriving with EMS or law enforcement, and those on involuntary holds.
Emergency departments serve as vital venues for hepatitis C virus screening, particularly for persons experiencing homelessness who exhibit higher HCV prevalence and face healthcare access barriers. Evidence supports nontargeted screening i
This study explores teen and caregiver perspectives on lethal means safety counseling in the emergency department, highlighting its importance, preferred tool features, and challenges involving autonomy and family dynamics, informing tailor
A novel Psychiatric Model of Care integrating specialized nurse practitioners in the ED significantly reduced length of stay for psychiatric emergency patients, particularly those on involuntary holds, enhancing efficiency and patient flow.
A large-scale English study reveals longer stays in Type 1 emergency departments correlate with greater 30-day all-cause mortality, highlighting urgent need to understand underlying causes beyond direct time effects.
This study explores how delays in transferring patients from the emergency department to the ICU influence hospital mortality, revealing diagnosis- and hospital-type-specific associations, particularly in cardiac arrest and trauma cases.
A 145-publication scoping review finds that ED medical screening of adults with psychiatric complaints is dominated by low-level evidence, with society statements generally discouraging routine laboratory testing in otherwise low-risk patie
A large multicenter study found that emergency department triage mismatches were linked to small delays in care and longer stays, especially for overtriaged patients. Better use of patient history may improve triage accuracy.
A large multisite cohort found delirium in 16% of older adults in the emergency department, including nearly 8% of those discharged, with strong links to dementia, acuity, hospitalization, and 30-day readmission.
A large multi-site cohort found delirium in 16% of older ED patients, including many discharged home, and linked it to higher admission and 30-day readmission, underscoring the need for standardized screening and supportive care.
A clinical care guideline for nebulized tranexamic acid in post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage was rapidly adopted in the Emergency Department and was associated with fewer returns to the operating room.
A structured emergency department guideline for nebulized tranexamic acid in post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage achieved rapid protocol uptake and was associated with a marked reduction in operative hemorrhage control.
A hospital clinical care guideline enabled rapid uptake of nebulized tranexamic acid for eligible post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage and was associated with a marked reduction in operative control of bleeding.
A quality-improvement guideline standardizing nebulized tranexamic acid for post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage achieved high protocol adherence and was associated with a marked reduction in operative hemorrhage control.
In a randomized controlled trial, the STIckER smartphone-based decision aid increased gonorrhea/chlamydia and pharyngeal STI testing in emergency department patients aged 14 to 24 years, while improving decisional clarity, satisfaction, and