November 18, 2016

Patients with pulmonary embolism have historically been admitted for anticoagulation. With the advent of new anticoagulants and risk stratification scores for adverse events, more patients may be eligible for outpatient treatment of PE. This post explores the evidence behind outpatient management of PE.

Patients with infectious symptoms account for a large number of ED visits. Emergency providers prescribe significant numbers of antibiotics for these patients, leaving room for potential patient harm and error. How can you reduce these risks? Read on to find out!