Publications by authors named "A Pirotte"
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- * The primary causes of MH include tuberculosis globally, with other common causes like bronchiectasis and lung cancer prevalent in the U.S.; rapid assessment and necessary interventions are vital to prevent deterioration in patients.
- * Effective management involves initial stabilization, airway assessment, correcting coagulation issues, advanced imaging through CT angiography, and collaboration with specialists in pulmonary and surgical fields to ensure patient safety and recovery.
Introduction: Blind and visually impaired individuals, an under-represented population of the emergency department (ED), possess comorbidities and have a higher chance of in-hospital sequelae, including falls. This potentially vulnerable population, if not treated mindfully, can be subject to decreased quality of care, recurrent and/or longer hospitalizations, persistence of health issues, increased incidence of falls, and higher healthcare costs. For these reasons, it is crucial to implement holistic practices and train clinicians to treat blind and visually impaired patients in the ED setting.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: JayDoc Free Clinic (JayDoc) serves medical needs of uninsured patients in the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is known that patients who have access to primary care are less likely to visit their local Emergency Department (ED) for non-emergent needs. However, it is not well described if JayDoc lowers usage of The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) ED.
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