Author Affiliation Christopher J. Coyne, MD Ā Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Health Network, Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles, California Ashokokkumar Jain, MD, MPH Ā 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 Ā North Shore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Manhasset, New York Marek Radomski, DO Ā North Shore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Manhasset, New York Mathew Nelson, DO Ā North Shore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Manhasset, New York Christopher Raio, MD Ā 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.
