Author Affiliation Christopher J. Coyne, MD Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Health Network, Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles, California Ashokokkumar Jain, MD, MPH Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Health Network, Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles, California Case report Discussion ABSTRACT Pylephlebitis is a septic thrombophlebitis of the […]
Author Affiliation Robert Bramante, MD North Shore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Manhasset, New York Marek Radomski, DO North Shore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Manhasset, New York Mathew Nelson, DO North Shore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Manhasset, New York Christopher Raio, MD North Shore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, […]
Introduction: A family history of appendicitis has been reported to increase the likelihood of the diagnosis in children and in a retrospective study of adults. We compare positive family history with the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in a prospective sample of adults.
Conclusion: Adults presenting to the emergency department with a known family history of appendicitis are more likely to have this disease than those without.
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact on emergency department (ED) length of stay (LOS) of a new protocol for intravenous (IV)-contrast only abdominal/pelvic computed tomography (ABCT) compared to historical controls.
Conclusion: Implementation of an IV-contrast only ABCT prep for select ED patients presenting for evaluation of acute abdominal pain significantly decreased ED LOS.
