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Dealing with office emergencies. Stepwise approach for family physicians.

Ian P Sempowski1, Robert J Brison

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ont. sempowsk@post.queensu.ca

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|October 10, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Family physicians can create simple emergency plans for their offices. A team approach and proper preparation are key to managing common office emergencies effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Family Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Office-based medical emergencies require specific management strategies.
  • Current preparedness in family medicine settings is often inadequate.
  • A structured approach to emergency response is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a stepwise approach for managing office emergencies.
  • To review team and equipment preparation for emergencies.
  • To illustrate a general approach for common office emergencies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of MEDLINE (1980-2001) for relevant articles.
  • Selection based on clinical relevance, evidence quality, and publication date.
  • Review of American family medicine, pediatric, dental, and dermatologic literature.

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  • Utilization of consensus statements for emergency treatments.

    • Main Results:

    • Family medicine offices often lack adequate equipment and preparation for emergencies.
    • Customizable emergency response plans can be developed.
    • A systematic team approach enhances the effective use of resources.
    • General emergency strategies can be adapted for specific situations.

    Conclusions:

    • Family physicians can proactively develop stepwise emergency response plans.
    • A collaborative team approach is crucial for effective in-office emergency management.