Thursday, October 30, 2008

STAT / Point-of-Care Lab Testing Reduces Stay in ED

STAT / Point-of-Care Lab Testing Reduces Stay in ED
Attached are two articles for Journal Club which will be held on Tuesday, 11/18/08.
Journal Club meeting will be held at Napolitano's restaraunt at 7 pm.

Point-of-Care Testing Reduces Length of Stay in Emergency

Introduction of a Stat Laboratory Reduces

Journal Club Assessment Form

There will be no paper copies distributed.
Please print these out if you wish to have a hard copy.
All residents should be prepared to discuss all of the articles.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Overcrowding in the ED

Overcrowding in the ED
Attached are two articles for Journal Club which will be held during conference on Thursday, 10/23/08.

The Impact of Emergency Department Crowding Measures on Time to Antibiotics for Patients With Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Emergency Department Crowding Is Associated With Poor Care for Patients With Severe Pain

DepartmentJournal Club Assessment Form

There will no paper copies distributed.
Please print these out if you wish to have a hard copy.
All residents should be prepared to discuss all of the articles.