Health Policy

Fatal Drownings: A Public Health Problem?

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Drowning is a common cause of death worldwide. The duration of submersion is the best predictor of outcome, with immediate on-scene CPR and ventilation improving outcomes. Prevention is the best medicine, with public health intervention and policy being the most effective way to prevent drowning.

Source
Prevention of and Emergency Response to Drowning. NEJM 2022 Oct 6. Doi:10.1056/NEJMra2202392

Corporate Control of Emergency Departments – A Growing Monster?

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There is undeniable corporate influence in the practice of emergency medicine, and this could cause problems for patients or for those of us who care for them. We need to thoughtfully consider this.

Source
Corporate Control of Emergency Departments: Dangers from the Growing Monster. J Emerg Med. 2022 Apr 7;S0736-4679(22)00074-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2022.01.026. Online ahead of print.

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