Annals of emergency medicine
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We study the impact of emergency department (ED) crowding on delays in treatment and nontreatment for patients with severe pain. ⋯ ED crowding is associated with poor quality of care in patients with severe pain, with respect to total lack of treatment and delay until treatment.
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We explore perceptions surrounding use of portable inhalers and holding chambers (spacers) for delivery of beta-agonist respiratory medications to children in the emergency department (ED) and factors influencing practice change. ⋯ Findings from this study could be used to inform a change program to close the gap between evidence and practice with respect to use of inhalers and holding chambers in the ED.