Emergency Department Observation Unit Utilization Among Older Patients With Chest Pain
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Department of Surgery
The Department of Surgery at the University of Utah is a nationally ranked academic surgical program that provides high-value patient care, leads in research and innovation, and inspires and educates tomorrow’s leaders in surgery.
In addition to providing expert, compassionate clinical care, our surgeons are engaged in scientific inquiry across a broad range of areas, including ground-breaking laboratory research, advanced surgical technology, and health care system innovations designed to guarantee that all our patients have ready access to personalized, compassionate, high-quality surgical care that consistently responds to their individual needs, preferences, and values.
Vision
The future of surgery, delivered today.
Mission
We provide comprehensive, compassionate care to every patient and shape the future of surgery through innovation, education, and discovery.
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Researchers say tool could improve chances of surviving an avalanche
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SurgeryTransesophageal Echocardiography During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Is Associated With Shorter Compression Pauses Compared With Transthoracic Echocardiography
Our study suggests that pulse check times with transesophageal echocardiography are shorter versus with transthoracic echocardiography for ED point-of-care ultrasonography during cardiac arrest resuscitations, and further emphasizes the need for careful attention to compression pause duration when using transthoracic echocardiography for point-of-care ultrasonography during ED cardiac arrest resuscitations.... Read More
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Congratulations to Nick Levin!
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U of U report reveals link between air pollution, miscarriages
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The injuries may reflect a fraction of Salt Lake City’s injured riders, doctors say.
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Congratulations to these fine doctors! Utah EM residency class of 2018. Go conquer the world.
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Utah Resuscitation Academy. A survivor story reminds us why we do this: because behind every cardiac arrest statistic are real people connected to families and friends
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SurgeryCongrats to our very own resident Dr. Rocky Jedick and attending Dr. Troy Madsen for their recent publication on the impact of altitude adjusted hypoxia on the PERC.
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