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Researchers Examine Accuracy of Adult Body Weight Estimates in the Emergency Department

In the emergency department (ED) during resuscitative care, measuring weight is often impossible. Estimating weight is necessary to allow for drug dose calculat

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Researchers examine accuracy of adult body weight estimates in the emergency department

Researchers examine accuracy of adult body weight estimates in the emergency department
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Research finds suboptimal follow-up, prevention in geriatric fall-related head trauma

Research finds suboptimal follow-up, prevention in geriatric fall-related head trauma
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Male geriatric patients at greater risk of skull fractures from falls than females

Each year, more than 3 million people ages 65 and older are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Head trauma is the leading cause of serious injury with skull fractures being reported as a serious outcome.

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Geriatric ED Guideline Implementation Remains Unrealistic

The extensive and expensive nature of guidelines have precluded widespread adoption in general emergency department settings.

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