Evaluating Point-of-Care Ultrasound Accuracy for Right Ventricular Dysfunction in Pulmonary Embolism: A Comparative Analysis with Consultative Echocardiography
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Evaluating Point-of-Care Ultrasound Accuracy for Right Ventricular Dysfunction in Pulmonary Embolism: A Comparative Analysis with Consultative Echocardiography

This study assesses the accuracy of emergency physician-interpreted point-of-care ultrasound compared to cardiologist-interpreted consultative echocardiography for detecting right ventricular dysfunction in emergency patients with pulmonary embolism, revealing moderate sensitivity and specificity, with improved accuracy in moderate to severe cases.
Youth with Histories of Out-of-Home Placement Face Significantly Longer Emergency Department Stays and Higher Restraint Rates During Mental Health Crises
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Youth with Histories of Out-of-Home Placement Face Significantly Longer Emergency Department Stays and Higher Restraint Rates During Mental Health Crises

A retrospective study at Mayo Clinic reveals that children with a history of out-of-home placement experience 24% longer ED stays and double the odds of physical or pharmacological restraint during psychiatric emergencies compared to their peers, highlighting critical systemic disparities in pediatric mental health care.