Monthly Archives: June 2016

5 Ways to Geriatricize Your ED

Posted on June 29, 2016 by

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 →

Posted in Systems and Administration | 2 Comments

Pulmonary Emboli in Older Adults

Posted on June 2, 2016 by

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 | 1 Comment