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
Our Case Studies
CRICO's case studies educate you on what can go wrong in clinical settings and how you can prevent similar issues.
Case Study
Vegetative State After Restraints Entanglement
An inpatient with suicidal tendencies is in a permanent vegetative state after becoming entangled in his restraints.
Related To: Claims, Emergency Medicine, Nursing, Other Specialities, Patient Safety Awareness, Teamwork Training
Case Study
Failure to Diagnose Myocordial Infarction
A 77-year-old with a pre-op history of abnormal EKGs died in the PACU following a cholecystectomy
Related To: Communication, Documentation, EHR, Emergency Medicine, Other Specialities, Risk Assessments, Surgery
Case Study
Shaky Adherence of Patient Identification During Blood Transfusion
A 59-year-old female whose last name matched another Emergency Department patient had an acute hemolytic reaction after she received the incorrect blood type.
Related To: Claims, Documentation, EHR, Emergency Medicine, Nursing, Patient Safety Awareness
Case Study
A Mismanaged Virtual Visit
A 13-year-old who underwent an exam via telemedicine for a finger abscess later required amputation.
Related To: Claims, Communication, Emergency Medicine, Nursing, Surgery, Telehealth