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US emergency departments increasingly discharge transient ischemic attack patients with extensive imaging, reflecting a shift from inpatient to expedited outpatient evaluation, raising questions about cost, feasibility, and rural healthcare
This review synthesizes evidence evaluating the Epic Pediatric Sepsis Early Detection Model (PESM), highlighting its low sensitivity for early sepsis identification, disparities in performance across demographics, and implications for clini
The PACER trial demonstrates that peer-supported internet-based CBT significantly reduces anxiety in ED patients with low-risk chest pain, with pronounced benefits in severe anxiety cases, supporting telehealth CBT as an effective anxiety t
Out-of-area psychiatric admissions in young people are linked to increased emergency and non-mental health hospital use up to 5 years post-discharge, underscoring service planning needs in CAMHS.
This study identifies clinical and sociodemographic factors correlated with subsequent suicide attempts and mental health-related ED visits in youth screened positive for suicide risk in emergency departments, highlighting crucial targets f
Use of EMS equipment in the ED is associated with shorter time to rhythm analysis and defibrillation for OHCA patients, potentially improving early resuscitation outcomes.
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.
