Tips to avoid medical errors in the emergency department

Emergency medicine physicians: Could these be your cases?
- A 35-year-old presents with shortness of breath and numbness to the legs. CXR and EKG are normal. She is discharged to see her doctor in two days, but is found dead at home. Autopsy reveals a dissecting aortic aneurysm.
- A 15-month-old is triaged to fast track and seen by a physician assistant for fever, lethargy, …

















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