Out-of-hospital do-not-attempt-resuscitation in the suicidal patient: a special case.
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Publications and source records attributed to A A Salvucci.
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A case is presented of a young man who complained of pain in the pectoral area secondary to empyema, which was not recognized. The patient subsequently died of Streptococcal sepsis. Empyema of the thorax is a well known suppurative disease of the chest. The incidence of empyema has declined dramatically since the advent of antibiotics. It is rarely encountered in the modern emergency department.
Emergency medical services systems and MCOs must cooperate and educate each other in order to effect delivery of reliable, high-quality emergency health care to the entire community. Shared goals are rapid access, medically appropriate care, and operational efficiency. An integrated approach is necessary in order to maintain the integrity of EMS systems. EMS systems serve as a safety net for patients with perceived emergencies. Changes in form and function should be guided by outcome studies that ensure the continued delivery of quality emergency health care services.
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