The American journal of emergency medicine
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Malignant otitis externa (MOE) is a progressive infection of the external auditory canal (EAC). This disease is rare but has severe morbidity and mortality. ⋯ MOE is a rare, yet deadly diagnosis that must be suspected when patients with immunocompromise, diabetes, or advanced age present with severe otalgia. Rapid diagnosis and treatment may prevent complications and improve outcomes.
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Review Meta Analysis
Impact of triage liaison provider on emergency department throughput: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Emergency department (ED) overcrowding is linked to poor outcome and decreases patient satisfaction. Strategies to control Emergency department (ED) overcrowding has been subject of research. ⋯ Implementation of TLP can decrease the rate of LWBS however this review is inconclusive about the effect of TLP on ED-LOS due to the high heterogeneity observed in the literature.
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Review Meta Analysis
Impact of triage liaison provider on emergency department throughput: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Emergency department (ED) overcrowding is linked to poor outcome and decreases patient satisfaction. Strategies to control Emergency department (ED) overcrowding has been subject of research. ⋯ Implementation of TLP can decrease the rate of LWBS however this review is inconclusive about the effect of TLP on ED-LOS due to the high heterogeneity observed in the literature.