Michael Gottlieb, Emily Wusterbarth, Robert Hlavin, Kyle Bernard, Eric Moyer
{"title":"Epidemiology of sepsis presentations and management among United States emergency departments from 2016 to 2023.","authors":"Michael Gottlieb, Emily Wusterbarth, Robert Hlavin, Kyle Bernard, Eric Moyer","doi":"10.1111/acem.15057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/acem.15057","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7105,"journal":{"name":"Academic Emergency Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142738014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yonathan Freund, Christopher Kabrhel, Scott D Casey, David R Vinson, William B Stubblefield, Jeffrey Kline, Delphine Douillet, Federico Germini, Andrea Penaloza, Olivier Hugli, Pierre-Marie Roy, Kerstin de Wit
{"title":"Ruling out pulmonary embolism safely: Standardized reporting of the failure rate.","authors":"Yonathan Freund, Christopher Kabrhel, Scott D Casey, David R Vinson, William B Stubblefield, Jeffrey Kline, Delphine Douillet, Federico Germini, Andrea Penaloza, Olivier Hugli, Pierre-Marie Roy, Kerstin de Wit","doi":"10.1111/acem.15055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/acem.15055","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7105,"journal":{"name":"Academic Emergency Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142738016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ellie C Treloar, Ann Abraham, Eden Smith, Matheesha Herath, Matthew Watson, Nikki Pennifold, Katarina Foley, Guy Maddern, Matthias Wichmann
{"title":"Can first impressions predict patient outcomes?","authors":"Ellie C Treloar, Ann Abraham, Eden Smith, Matheesha Herath, Matthew Watson, Nikki Pennifold, Katarina Foley, Guy Maddern, Matthias Wichmann","doi":"10.1111/acem.15053","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/acem.15053","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7105,"journal":{"name":"Academic Emergency Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142738012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Opening invisible wounds.","authors":"Laura E Walker, Alexander Finch, Jason Carney","doi":"10.1111/acem.15054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/acem.15054","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7105,"journal":{"name":"Academic Emergency Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142715003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thibaut Jossein, Lucia Mazzolai, Alicia Lorenzo Hernández, Sonia Otálora Valderrama, Marija Zdraveska, Agustina Rivas Guerrero, Antonio López Ruiz, Pierpaolo Di Micco, Manuel Monreal, Olivier Hugli
{"title":"Failure rate of the pulmonary embolism rule-out criteria rule for adults 35 years or younger: Findings from the RIETE Registry.","authors":"Thibaut Jossein, Lucia Mazzolai, Alicia Lorenzo Hernández, Sonia Otálora Valderrama, Marija Zdraveska, Agustina Rivas Guerrero, Antonio López Ruiz, Pierpaolo Di Micco, Manuel Monreal, Olivier Hugli","doi":"10.1111/acem.15046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/acem.15046","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The use of a computed tomography pulmonary angiogram to diagnose pulmonary embolism (PE) has increased, leading not only to higher PE diagnoses but also to overdiagnosis and unnecessary radiation exposure, even in young patients despite a lower PE incidence. The aim of this study was to assess the failure rate of the pulmonary embolism rule-out criteria 35 (PERC-35) rule developed to reduce unnecessary testing in individuals aged ≤35 years among patients included in the Registro Informatizado de la Enfermedad TromboEmbolica Venosa (RIETE) Registry.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective cohort study used data from the RIETE Registry, an ongoing, international prospective registry of patients with objectively confirmed venous thromboembolism. The primary outcome was the missed PE rate using PERC-35 criteria. Secondary outcomes included the comparison of demographic and clinical characteristics, PE localization, treatment strategies, and outcomes between PERC-negative (PERC-35N) versus PERC-positive (PERC-35P) patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 58,918 adult patients with acute PE, the PERC-35 rule demonstrated a low missed PE rate of 0.35% (n = 204), with an upper 95% confidence interval [CI] of 0.40%. The missed rate was 7.0% (95% CI 6.0%-7.9%) in the 18- to 35-year subgroup. Compared to PERC-35P patients, PERC-35N patients were younger (mean age 28.4 years), with a lower body mass index, and included a higher proportion of pregnant/postpartum women. PERC-35N patients had a significantly lower rate of chronic diseases and presented less frequently with dyspnea or syncope but more often with chest pain. They showed lower rates of positive D-dimer and troponin levels. PERC-35N patients experienced fewer major bleeding episodes, similar recurrence rates of PE/deep vein thrombosis, and no deaths during anticoagulation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The PERC-35 rule demonstrated a low failure rate to exclude PE in patients aged 18-35 years and could reduce imaging and radiation exposure in young patients with a low PE pretest probability if confirmed prospectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":7105,"journal":{"name":"Academic Emergency Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142709023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yoann Noiré, Thomas Schmutz, Vincent Ribordy, Alexandra Cansé, Thierry Pelaccia
{"title":"How do triage nurses use their Know-Who to make decisions? A pilot exploratory study.","authors":"Yoann Noiré, Thomas Schmutz, Vincent Ribordy, Alexandra Cansé, Thierry Pelaccia","doi":"10.1111/acem.15049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/acem.15049","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7105,"journal":{"name":"Academic Emergency Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142685745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David R Vinson, Madeline J Somers, Edward Qiao, Aidan R Campbell, Grace V Heringer, Cole J Florio, Lara Zekar, Cydney E Middleton, Sara T Woldemariam, Nachiketa Gupta, Luke S Poth, Mary E Reed, Nareg H Roubinian, Ali S Raja, Jeffrey D Sperling
{"title":"Consent to advanced imaging in antenatal pulmonary embolism diagnostics: Prevalence, outcomes of nonconsent and opportunities to mitigate delayed diagnosis risk.","authors":"David R Vinson, Madeline J Somers, Edward Qiao, Aidan R Campbell, Grace V Heringer, Cole J Florio, Lara Zekar, Cydney E Middleton, Sara T Woldemariam, Nachiketa Gupta, Luke S Poth, Mary E Reed, Nareg H Roubinian, Ali S Raja, Jeffrey D Sperling","doi":"10.1111/acem.15045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/acem.15045","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nonconsent to pulmonary vascular (or advanced) imaging for suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) in pregnancy can delay diagnosis and treatment, increasing risk of adverse outcomes. We sought to understand factors associated with consent and understand outcomes after nonconsent.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective cohort study was undertaken across 21 community hospitals from October 1, 2021, through March 31, 2023. We included gravid patients undergoing diagnostics for suspected PE who were recommended advanced imaging. The primary outcome was verbal consent to advanced imaging. Diagnostic settings were nonobstetric (99% emergency departments [EDs]) and obstetrics (labor and delivery and outpatient clinics). Using quasi-Poisson regression, we calculated adjusted relative risks (aRRs) of consenting with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). We also reported symptom resolution and delayed imaging at follow-up and 90-day PE outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Imaging was recommended for 405 outpatients: median age was 30.5 years; 50% were in the third trimester. Evaluation was more common in nonobstetric (83%) than obstetric settings (17%). Overall, 314 (78%) agreed to imaging and 91 (22%) declined imaging. Consenting was more prevalent in obstetric settings compared with nonobstetric settings: 99% versus 73% (p < 0.001). When adjusted for demographic and clinical variables, including pretest probability, only obstetric setting was independently associated with consenting: aRR 1.26 (95% CI 1.09-1.44). Seventy-nine (87%) patients declining imaging had 30-day follow-up. Eight of 12 who reported persistent or worsening symptoms on follow-up were again recommended advanced imaging and consented. Imaging was negative. None who initially declined imaging were diagnosed with PE or died within 90 days.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>One in five gravid patients suspected of PE declined advanced imaging, more commonly in nonobstetric (principally ED) settings than obstetric settings. Patients symptomatic on follow-up responded favorably to subsequent imaging recommendations without 90-day outcomes. Improving the communication and documentation of informed consent and securing close follow-up for nonconsenters may mitigate risks of missed and delayed PE diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":7105,"journal":{"name":"Academic Emergency Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142646764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amy V Kontrick, Joshua B Alinger, Emily C Goins, Alessia F Mollo, Daniel S Cruz, Danielle M McCarthy
{"title":"Documentation of incidentally noted hepatic steatosis to emergency department patients: A retrospective study.","authors":"Amy V Kontrick, Joshua B Alinger, Emily C Goins, Alessia F Mollo, Daniel S Cruz, Danielle M McCarthy","doi":"10.1111/acem.15044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/acem.15044","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hepatic steatosis is a common incidental finding on emergency department (ED) imaging studies, occurring in up to 10% of studies, and carries significant long-term morbidity. Frequently considered an unimportant finding, it is unknown how often ED patients are informed of hepatic steatosis. Our objective was to examine hepatic steatosis inclusion in ED discharge materials.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data from discharged patients at an urban academic ED (>90,000 visits) with abdominal imaging (computed tomography or ultrasound) from 2019 to 2022 were screened. Patients with radiology reports documenting hepatic steatosis were included. Two trained data abstractors analyzed discharge materials and coded disclosure of steatosis (present/absent). Data abstraction also noted how the finding was included (e.g., follow-up instructions, provision of radiology report). Factors associated with patient disclosure were examined through regression models including age, race, ethnicity, insurance, number of imaging studies during encounter, type of imaging study, and inclusion of hepatic steatosis in the impression section of radiology report.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 10,677 radiology reports, 1209 (11.3%) had documented hepatic steatosis. The mean (±SD) age was 47.1 (±14.1) years; 56.4% were female, 53.5% were White, and 30.7% Hispanic. Only 173 of 1209 patients (14.3%) received any discharge documentation of hepatic steatosis. In 65% of cases where disclosure occurred, the imaging report was pasted verbatim into discharge material. There were no significant differences in discharge documentation by demographic groups. Mention within the radiology report impression (rather than the report body alone) occurred in 73.8% of records and was the strongest predictor of disclosure to patients (adjusted odds ratio 2.18, 95% confidence interval 1.39-3.54).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Despite the high prevalence of hepatic steatosis in radiology reports, rates of documentation in patient-facing discharge materials are notably low, exposing a possible communication failure with consequences for diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":7105,"journal":{"name":"Academic Emergency Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142611978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Timothy J Sanford, Pranav Kaul, Danielle M McCarthy
{"title":"Online public response to emergency department diagnostic error report: A qualitative study.","authors":"Timothy J Sanford, Pranav Kaul, Danielle M McCarthy","doi":"10.1111/acem.15047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/acem.15047","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The 2022 study on diagnostic error in the emergency department (ED) published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reported that one in every 18 ED patients is misdiagnosed. The report was methodologically critiqued by emergency physicians and researchers. However, little is known about public perception of error in the ED. We sought to characterize public response to AHRQ's publication.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A search was conducted for online news articles published December 2022 reporting the AHRQ study and containing \"public comment\" sections. Verbatim comments and relevant characteristics were collected. Three coders completed content analysis and resolved any differences. Descriptive statistics and themes are reported.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifteen online articles were reviewed; three had public comment sections (New York Times, DailyMail, and Boston Globe). There were 553 unique user comments; 293 were original comments (53%) and 260 were replies to comments (47%). The 260 replies were in response to 113 original comments, with the remaining original comments having 0 replies (n = 180). Of the 202 commenters who identified a personal role in a health care encounter, 70 (35%) identified as patients and 68 (34%) identified as physicians. Comments centered on seven major themes: (1) negative personal experiences, (2) reframing study conclusions, (3) sense of decline in training standards, (4) internal stressors impeding ED diagnostic accuracy, (5) external stressors impeding ED diagnostic accuracy, (6) suggested solutions, and (7) role of the ED in diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The news coverage of AHRQ's report provided individuals a platform to share their perspectives. Many comments reflected a nuanced understanding of the role of emergency care and the stressors of the ED environment. Despite questions about the report's accuracy, there were many individuals who shared personal negative experiences suggesting that the public may feel directly impacted by error in the ED.</p>","PeriodicalId":7105,"journal":{"name":"Academic Emergency Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142611981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}