Publications by authors named "Isabel Homs"
[Epidemiological study of emergency services at a tertiary care center].
Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp
July 2009
Article Synopsis
- Emergency room visits have significantly increased due to factors like immigration and longer life expectancies, with many patients seeking immediate care to bypass long wait times for specialist appointments.
- A study of 8,872 patients revealed that about 25 people visited the emergency room daily, with otological issues being the most common reason for visits, and epistaxis noted as the single most frequent condition at 9.2%.
- With approximately 85% of patients being discharged the same day, the growing demand for emergency services requires careful assessment and potential new strategies to handle future increases based on current health trends.