Articles: emergency-medicine.
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To explore disparities between Māori and non-Māori patients with respect to triage acuity and disposition based on presenting complaint. ⋯ Māori were less likely to be admitted for similar presenting complaints, despite similar triage acuity. Further research is required to determine the reasons for this apparent inequity.
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Given the importance of understanding methodical reporting and statistical terminology in ensuring evidence-based decision-making, physicians should possess statistical literacy. The purpose of this study was to distinguish statistical terminology commonly used in emergency medicine methods and describe changes in statistical methods from 2011 to 2021. ⋯ By understanding common statistical terms and trends over time, educational efforts can be targeted to consumers of EM literature. Additionally, this work provides evidence suggesting an overall improvement in processes in statistical methodology, enhancing the quality of research outputs and ultimately allowing better clinical decision-making.
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As physicians attempt to "Choose Wisely" and decrease ionizing radiation, the use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has increased. While MRI does not expose patients to ionizing radiation, it does expose patients to specific risks, such as thermal burns. Unfortunately, obese patients are at the highest risk for MRI-related thermal burns. ⋯ The burn required debridement twice at the nearest burn center and healed slowly thereafter. Emergency physicians should be aware of the risks of MRI so they can counsel patients prior to diagnostic MRI and adequately evaluate patients with complaints after MRI. Furthermore, patients with MRI-related burns may rarely present with delayed, occult deep-tissue involvement requiring burn center evaluation and treatment.