What if there was an ED Anywhere?
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Changing Your Approach to Serving the Unhoused in the Emergency Department
There are unhoused folks in every city. Some of them make shelter in emergency departments. This affects all of us, and we need to think through a more robust housing approach that serves them at home, and frees up ED resources.
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Migraine in the ED
By recognizing the unique challenges faced by migraine patients in the emergency department, physical therapists can play a vital role in providing comprehensive care, improving patient outcomes, and minimizing the impact of migraine on their lives. Together, we can create a more supportive and understanding healthcare environment for those living with migraine.
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Migraine in the Emergency Department
“Many with migraine seek care in the ED after suffering for days before coming in. Many feel disheartened and gaslit due to the poor understanding of migraine management in that setting.”
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Repairing the circle of trust with the LGBTQ+ Community in the Emergency Department
Who Dr. Bourassa is a former D1 athlete who is passionate about the holistic, interdisciplinary management of athlete health and performance. A leader on an infinite journey to educate herself
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Take 5 – Canadian C-Spine Rule
A 33 year old patient comes into the ED after getting rear-ended during rush hour traffic on Friday afternoon. They were in stand still traffic when they were caught off guard and hit from behind by a car going 10 mph. The patient ambulated into the ED with family present and stated that they felt fine until an hour ago when they started to get a headache. What should you do for this patient? Do they need imaging? What needs to be ruled out before you can treat them for whiplash and/or concussion? How much time do you need? What resources are required?
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Bridging the Gap between PT & MD
Well, I obviously can’t speak for all physicians, but here’s my best shot.
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ED PT Red Flag Questions – In Spanish
My name is Alejandro, I help healthcare professionals in physical therapy confidently serve their patients that speak Spanish. My mission is to help others provide better quality of care by improving communication and understanding by teaching Spanish specific to Physical Therapy in any way that saves time, is applicable, and is enjoyable.
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Empowering Patients: A Guide to Trauma Informed Care in the ED
“If nothing else, just be kind to them.”
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You’re the Dizziness Detective in the ED
A 52 year old patient sits very still in a chair at your facility’s Emergency Department, with her eyes closed and an emesis pan in arm’s reach. One glance at the chart tells you what you’ve already guessed – the patient came in with complaints of acute vertigo, the nurse recently gave her Zofran to manage nausea, and an MRI of her head has come back negative for stroke. Of course, you know that an MRI can be falsely negative for stroke in at least 12% of patients in the first 24-48 hours from symptom onset (Kattah et al., 2009). As the physical therapist assigned to the ED and renowned “dizziness detective,” you’ve been asked to help out. What do you do first?
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