A multidisciplinary team that evaluates patients outside of the intensive care unit who are rapidly deteriorating was associated with a significant reduction in hospital-wide mortality and code rates. Medscape Medical News
Dr. Sergey Motov explores the ceiling effects of analgesics commonly used in the ED: acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and opioids. Medscape Emergency Medicine
A retrospective analysis shows that nurse-administered anticipatory guidance reduces emergency department visits for ear pain in toddlers and is well appreciated by parents. Medscape Medical News
An expert explains the latest understanding of available therapies for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. Medscape Pharmacists
Results of a study published in the June 9 online issue of the Annals of Emergency Medicine suggest that inaccuracies are common in medication histories of trauma patients. Reuters Health Information
