Monthly Archives: June 2016

5 Ways to Geriatricize Your ED

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Christina Shenvi, MD, PhD

Geriatric EDs, or Senior EDs, have been popping up around the country. The idea behind them is that having a separate space, a distinct staff, and specialized protocols, can help provide better care to older adults. However, for many EDs … Continue reading →

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Pulmonary Emboli in Older Adults

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Christina Shenvi, MD, PhD

Not a day goes by that an Emergency Physician doesn’t at least consider PE in a patient who presents with chest pain, dyspnea, or syncope. We have become familiar with using risk stratification tools like the Wells Score and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cardiology and Pulmonology | 2 Comments