The American journal of emergency medicine
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a deadly condition, particularly with rupture. Emergency physicians provide vital frontline care to the diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) has become the gold standard for treatment of AAA, but the management of EVAR complications is not well discussed in the emergency medicine literature. ⋯ With the growing use of EVAR, emergency physician exposure to complications of this procedure is increasing. Knowledge of the complication presentations, diagnoses, and management can play an integral role patient care.
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Review Meta Analysis
Effect of scribes on patient throughput, revenue, and patient and provider satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Scribes offer a potential solution to the clerical burden and time constraints felt by health care providers. ⋯ We found no difference in length of stay or time to disposition with a small increase in the number of patients per hour seen when using scribes. Potential benefits include revenue and patient/provider satisfaction.