Brown University
Emergency Medicine
Study purpose: To describe the characteristics of malpractice claims against emergency physicians and to identify causes and potential preventability of such claims.
Background.-Outdoor recreation, specifically hiking, has increased dramatically over the last 30 years. While many enjoy their hikes without incident, others find themselves caught unprepared and in need of rescue. Mobilization of gear,... more
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Emergency Medicine staff are often described as life-saving providers, but there is no generally accepted objective definition of a life saved by these providers. Therefore, a proposed definition is... more
Critical care transport (CCT) is the segment of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system that transports patients who are critically ill or injured. Nearly 1,000 medical helicopters affiliated with over 300 transport programs, hundreds... more
Quality Improvement (QI) is required in all aspects of the healthcare field. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) poses unique QI challenges. This article explores some of these challenges and provides some points to consider when performing... more
Background Rabies preexposure immunization is recommended for international travelers who are at risk for exposure to rabid animals, especially in areas where postexposure treatment may be limited. Rabies antibody seroprotection rates... more
Introduction: Technology-based interventions offer an opportunity to address high-risk behaviors in the emergency department (ED). Prior studies suggest behavioral health strategies are more effective when gender differences are... more
Introduction: Youth seen in the emergency department (ED) with injuries from youth violence (YV) have increased risk for future violent injury and death. Pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) physicians rarely receive training in, or... more
Over half of all youth in this ED sample met criteria for a substance use disorder.
While reliable detection of illicit drug use is paramount to the field of addiction, current methods involving selfreport and urine drug screens have substantial limitations that hinder their utility. Wearable biosensors may fill a void... more