Emergency Medicine
In the Emergency Department (ED) setting, ongoing development of systems to support accurate diagnostic decision-making and effective communication are paramount.
Podcast
Cardiac Event Mismanaged in ED
Related To: Claims, Communication, Emergency Medicine, Teamwork Training
Guideline
Patient Safety Framework for Inter-hospital Transfers
Related To: Ambulatory, Decision Support
Article
Risks in Emergency Medicine: Contributing Factors
Related To: Emergency Medicine, What's My Risk
ED stuck to the wrong diagnosis on a patient who later died at home.
Podcast: ED Wrong DX
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CRICO’s case studies educate you on what can go wrong in business settings and how you can prevent similar issues.
Case Study
Medication Mix-up Contributes to Patient’s Death
A nurse gave the wrong medication to a pneumonia patient, causing a fatal heart issue.
Related To: Claims, Medication, Nursing
Case Study
Delayed Recognition and Management of Sickle Cell Disease Results in Crisis and Stroke
Omission of prescribed medication and delayed treatment of vaso-occlusive complications in a patient with sickle cell disease led to a sickle cell crisis and thrombotic stroke.
Related To: Claims, Communication, Diagnosis
Case Study
Missed Pediatric Red Flags Lead to Fatal Clinical Deterioration
A pediatric patient with known prenatal, neonatal, and chronic medical risk factors experienced catastrophic outcomes due to failures in recognizing red flags, inadequate follow up, delayed escalation of care, and gaps in supervision across multiple care settings.
Related To: Claims
Case Study
When Severe Abdominal Pain Does Not Match the Exam
A high-risk patient with untreated atrial fibrillation presented with classic ischemia warning signs, but delayed escalation to CT angiography and surgical evaluation led to bowel necrosis, extensive resection, and lifelong complications.
Related To: Claims, Diagnosis, Documentation