Patterns of Injury in Elder Abuse
Identifying elder abuse in the emergency department is crucial. This article covers specific red flags and injury types, like facial bruising or skull fractures, to look for.
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Patterns of Injury in Elder Abuse
Identifying elder abuse in the emergency department is crucial. This article covers specific red flags and injury types, like facial bruising or skull fractures, to look for. -
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Presentation Varies
Your first patient of the morning is a 19-year-old college student. Her roommate talked her into coming... -
The Medical Director’s Role in Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs
You work as the medical director at a suburban, community emergency department (ED). At your monthly meeting...
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Presentation Varies
Your first patient of the morning is a 19-year-old college student. Her roommate talked her into coming…
The Medical Director’s Role in Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs
You work as the medical director at a suburban, community emergency department (ED). At your monthly meeting…
Employ a Trauma-Informed Approach to Care
A 28-year-old female is brought to the emergency department (ED) by police after a sexual assault. She…
When the Patient History Does Not Fit
It is 0715 hours, and you have just come onto shift when EMS calls that they are…
Child Abuse Cases in the Emergency Department
Case 1: A 5-year-old male is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his father and stepmother…
Tips for Diagnosing Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another
A 9-month-old male presents to emergency department (ED) with his mother for seizure. The child was diagnosed…
Scan for These Potential Signs of Non-Accidental Trauma
A 14-month-old male presents with fussiness. Per his mother, he seems to have some discomfort in his…
Case Report: Intimate Partner Sexual Assault?
Case A 24-year-old female presents to the emergency department (ED) claiming to be sexually assaulted by her…
How To Identify and Work With Neglected Children in the ED
Case A four-year-old male is brought via EMS for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The EMS technician expresses frustration…