ACEP Now

AUGUST 15, 2023

First, the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), 42 USC.A § 3796gg-4(d)(1) (2005), allows for sexual assault survivors to undergo medical forensic examination without reporting to law enforcement and at no cost to them. Failure to follow these forensic compliance provisions of VAWA can result in loss of funding for your state.

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ACEP Now

JANUARY 4, 2025

They can be ship doctors, go on mountain treks, work in forensics, or be a part of a S.W.A.T. I am not one to sit down and look at an ECG or sodium potassium in the ICU, Dr. Clarke said. I like the excitement. Emergency medicine allows physicians to be wanderers, Dr. Clarke said.

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HQ Med Ed

DECEMBER 27, 2018

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Dr. Rozzi is an emergency physician, medical director of the Forensic Examiner Team at WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, and secretary of ACEP’s Forensic Section. The child was discharged with a bacitracin dressing, oral pain medications, and followup in the pediatric burn clinic.

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American Medical Compliance

JULY 12, 2022

After contacting the FBI and forensic investigators, it was determined that patient health records had been listed for sale on the dark web. Earlier this year, MCG Health received contact from an unknown party that claimed to have obtained protected health information from MCG patients.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

She has been active in the fields of forensic medicine and medical education, with multiple international conference presentations, publications and committee work. She has been honored with a number of national awards in recognition of her commitment to education and awareness.

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Mind The Bleep

MAY 17, 2024

History an initial history of individuals with ADHD should include: -collateral history from parents -collateral history from school- including interactions with peers, academic abilities -past psychiatric history- ODD/conduct disorders/mood disorders -family history- of ADHD or other psychiatric illnesses -developmental history- birth history, pregnancy, (..)

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The Trauma Pro

APRIL 29, 2025

Don’t forget the social and forensic aspects of this injury. Reference:Strangulation forensic examination: best practice for health care providers. Even if there are no abnormalities, your patient may need admission while social services arranges a safe place for their discharge. Adv Emerg Nurs J 35(4):314-327, 2013.

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ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Hospitals will undergo a security-risk assessment that includes trauma-level designation, overall volume, volume of psychiatric and forensic patients, incidents of violence against staff and level of injuries sustained from such violence, and prevalence of crime in the community.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

In short, describe the simple appearance of wounds and findings, and the body’s response, without any forensic conclusions. It is critically important to document the physical findings in a plain-seeing, plain-speaking, non-judgmental manner that will not color or taint future investigations. Photograph whenever possible.

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ACEP Now

MAY 6, 2023

Dr. Rozzi is an emergency physician, director of the Forensic Examiner Team at WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, and chair of the Forensic Section of ACEP. Forensic investigation-motor vehicle collisions and motor-vehicle pedestrian accidents. Manual of Forensic Emergency Medicine: A Guide for Clinicians.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine. International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine. Differentiation of Suspected Methanol Poisoning From Ethanol Poisoning: A Review Study and Consensus Statement: Differentiation of Suspected Methanol Poisoning from Ethanol Poisoning. 2024;14(4).

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Emergency Live

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A forensic approach to honor victims and refine disaster response Natural and human disasters are tragic phenomena that leave behind a trail of destruction and death. 10, 2023, given by […] The post The Crucial Role of Forensic Medicine in Disaster Management appeared first on Emergency Live. The free seminar on Nov.

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Northwestern EM Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

WIREs Forensic Science, 4, e1420 6. Kratom consumption can be addictive and have adverse health effects. Novelty in Clinical Medicine. 1(4): 168-172 5. Kerrigan S, Basilier S. Kratom: A systematic review of toxicological issues. Swogger MT, Smith KE, Garcia-Romeu A, Grundmann O, Veltri CA, Henningfield JE, Busch LY. Front Pharmacol.

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ACEP Now

MAY 10, 2024

Dr. Rozzi is an emergency physician, medical director of the Forensic Examiner Team at WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, and secretary of ACEP’s Forensic Section. The child’s sodium level quickly returned to normal and remained that way while in the hospital.

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ACEP Now

MAY 9, 2025

Forensic Med Toxicol Sci. Attempted suicide by mail order: Abrus precatorius. J Med Toxicol. 2010 Dec;6(4):427-30. Das A, Jain V, Mishra A. A brief review on a traditional herb: abrus precatorius Plant. 2016;1(1):1-10. Dickers K, Bradberry SM, Rice P, et al. Abrin poisoning. Toxicol Rev. 2003;22(3):137-42. Fodstad O, Olsnes S, Pihl A.

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PHARM

JUNE 3, 2023

She had risk factors for thrombosis and was subjected to multiple episodes of chemical and mechanical restraint leading up to a final admission to Alice Springs Hospital ICU where she was intubated and anaesthetised for aeromedical transfer to Darwin for higher level forensic mental health care.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

link] Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine. link] Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine. Confidentiality: Reporting Gunshot and Knife Wounds. Guidelines for clinical management of non-fatal strangulation in acute and emergency care services. link] Institute For Addressing Strangulation.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Dr. Rozzi is an emergency physician, director of the Forensic Examiner Team at WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, and chair of the Forensic Section of ACEP. Dr. Riviello is chair and professor of emergency medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

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PHEM Cast

JUNE 27, 2021

Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine. Violence and aggression: short term management in mental health, health and community settings. Best Practice Guideline. Guidelines for the Management of Excited Delirium/Acute Behavioural Disturbance. Acute behavioural disturbance (ABD): guidelines on management in police custody.

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ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

Forensic Sci Int. J Urban Health. 2012;89(3):519-26. Ruiz-Colón K, et al. Xylazine intoxication in humans and its importance as an emerging adulterant in abused drugs: A comprehensive review of the literature. 2014;240:1-8. Capraro AJ, et al. Severe intoxication from xylazine inhalation. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2001;17(6):447-8.

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ALiEM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Forensic Sci Int. Ruiz-Colón K, Chavez-Arias C, Díaz-Alcalá JE, Martínez MA. Xylazine Intoxication in Humans and Its Importance as an Emerging Adulterant in Abused Drugs: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature. 2014;240:1-8. Published 2014 Mar 26. PMID: 24769343 Ehrman-Dupre R, Kaigh C, Salzman M et al.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

MAY 31, 2017

Those who are also trained in forensic work can work with sexual-assault cases, law enforcement, or death scene investigation and survivor counselling. If I chose not to work primarily in an E.D., work is available in flight nursing, either helicopter EMS or long-distance repatriation flights; remote worksites, critical-care transports.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

AUGUST 2, 2016

" The ideal is a fully funded Medical Examiner's department when the incumbent or staff are board-certified Forensic Pathologists. Regardless, there are an insufficient number of qualified forensic pathologists to assume office everywhere. The Early History and Influence of the Office of Coroner. Accessed 07/30/2016.

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ACEP Now

JANUARY 13, 2024

If law enforcement authorization is required for medical forensic examination (MFE) to be performed or paid for, it most likely will be denied. Dr. Rozzi is an emergency physician, secretary of the Forensic Examiner Team at WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, and chair of the Forensic Section of ACEP. Time website.

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ACEP Now

APRIL 5, 2024

Forensic pathologist Dr. Charles Wetli of the University of Miami had conducted autopsies that he said, “conclusively showed that they have not been murdered.” J Forensic Sci. Forensic Sci Int. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. J Forensic Sci. Forensic Sci Med Pathol. Ann Emerg Med. 1981 Oct;10(10):531-2.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Forensic Sci Int. Liquid chromatography/photodiode array detection for determination of strychnine in blood: a fatal case report. 2004;141(1):17-21. doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2003.12.010 2003.12.010 Otter J, D’Orazio JL. Strychnine Toxicity. In: StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing; 2022. Accessed April 27, 2022.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 3, 2025

Despite advancements in forensic investigations, there remains a need for more advanced diagnostic techniques to uncover potential genetic or pathological causes. While the increasing incidence of SUDC may be partly attributed to improved reporting, the underlying causes and modifiable risk factors remain largely unknown.

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Dr. No

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Instead of rushing headlong towards boosters for breakfast, we should take an urgent forensic look at all the data, and only then decide what to do next. Something very untoward happened during the summer/autumn of 2021, especially among the middle aged adults.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

In addition to addressing physical injuries secondary to violence, clinicians should screen refugee patients for suicidality, engage forensic nurse examiners for victims of assault, and connect patients with social work or case management resources. STI testing and prophylaxis should take place when indicated.

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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 24, 2025

Shows like those in the CSI franchise created an expectation among jury members that prosecutors needed airtight forensic evidence, or they would not convict the accused. You can create narratives that don't necessarily rely on facts or accuracy because fiction doesn't have to. We see this in what has been called the CSI effect.

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