Respiratory distress shouldn't be downplayed or ignored in the hospital
There are many potential underlying causes of respiratory distress
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Lawsuit alleges patient discharged from HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood emergency room with spinal cord injury
Nurse documented that ER doctor was aware of continued patient weakness before sending patient home
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Triple rule out protocol: Safely evaluating chest pain, shortness of breath, and passing out
Patient safety requires ruling out three life-threatening conditions
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At what stage of litigation must a plaintiff show willful and wanton negligence in a Texas emergency room malpractice case?
Bona fide emergency care in a hospital ER is subject to a heightened standard of proof
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When is thoracentesis an emergency procedure?
When thoracentesis isn't enough, needle decompression or chest tube placement may be used in emergencies
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Texas hospital trauma centers drop the ball on neck CT scans, other imaging
Delayed diagnosis and treatment of neck injuries can lead to permanent paralysis
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Emergency room physicians, nurses are responsible for patient care until discharge or admission
Some patients are ignored while waiting for admission or get lost in the shuffle
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Thunderclap headaches: What they are and why they are dangerous
Having the worst headache of your life means it's time for immediate medical attention
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What emergency room claims can be brought under Texas tort reform?
Tort reform closes the door on some, but not all, ER cases in the Lone Star state
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What medical care should look like after syncope (passing out)
Some causes of syncope are life-threatening
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