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GE HealthCare Launches Enhanced Venue Family Point-of-Care Ultrasound Systems Featuring AI-Driven Caption Guidance

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) today announced its Venue Family point-of-care ultrasound systems will now feature Caption Guidance, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technology that provides real-time guidance to users for capturing diagnostic-quality cardiac images.

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  • GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) today announced its Venue Family point-of-care ultrasound systems will now feature Caption Guidance, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technology that provides real-time guidance to users for capturing diagnostic-quality cardiac images.
  • The Venue Family is the first among GE HealthCare ultrasound products to incorporate this scan guidance technology following the company’s acquisition of Caption Health earlier this year.
  • “Venue Family ultrasound systems support clinical decision-making at the point of care, including the emergency department, offering simple, fast and precise solutions.
  • GE HealthCare will debut the Venue Family ultrasound systems featuring Caption Guidance, and the Verisound brand, at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Scientific Assembly taking place October 9-12 in Philadelphia.

CurvaFix Showcases Novel, Curved Intramedullary Devices for Pelvic Fixation at ACEP Scientific Assembly

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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CurvaFix, Inc ., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, announced today it will showcase the CurvaFix® IM Implants for geriatric fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Scientific Assembly in Philadelphia, October 9-11, 2023, in booth #1935.

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  • CurvaFix, Inc ., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, announced today it will showcase the CurvaFix® IM Implants for geriatric fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Scientific Assembly in Philadelphia, October 9-11, 2023, in booth #1935.
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    The CurvaFix® IM Implants for geriatric fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) will be showcased at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Scientific Assembly, Oct. 9-11 in booth #1935.
  • As such, we are pleased to make our debut at the ACEP Scientific Assembly, the world’s largest emergency medicine educational conference,” said Mark Foster , chief executive officer at CurvaFix.
  • “Emergency Medicine physicians are often the first point of care for patients who sustain geriatric pelvic fractures or fragility fractures of the pelvis.

Mindray to Reveal First of its Kind Wireless Handheld Ultrasound System Live at ACEP23 Scientific Assembly

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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MAHWAH, N.J., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mindray, a global developer of healthcare technologies and solutions for ultrasound, patient monitoring, and anesthesia, announced today that they are exhibiting at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) 2023 Scientific Assembly at the Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA, October 9-12. They will highlight their latest advancements in Emergency Medicine, including the live debut of the TE Air Wireless Handheld Ultrasound System, the industry's first wireless transducer that connects to a fully-featured ultrasound system, the TE X, or independently with a mobile device. Mindray's newest point of care ultrasound (POCUS) system brings ultrasound to unprecedented heights, underscoring their dedication to the Emergency Medicine market and continuous innovation to drive the market forward. All ACEP attendees are invited to visit Booth 1226 to learn more about Mindray's innovative Emergency Medicine solutions.

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  • They will highlight their latest advancements in Emergency Medicine, including the live debut of the TE Air Wireless Handheld Ultrasound System , the industry's first wireless transducer that connects to a fully-featured ultrasound system, the TE X, or independently with a mobile device.
  • Mindray's newest point of care ultrasound (POCUS) system brings ultrasound to unprecedented heights, underscoring their dedication to the Emergency Medicine market and continuous innovation to drive the market forward.
  • Mindray introduces a groundbreaking 2-in-1 handheld ultrasound device with multi-device connectivity, the TE Air Wireless Handheld Ultrasound at ACEP23.
  • Mindray will feature live scanning with the TE X and TE Air Ultrasound in their booth throughout the show.

Memorial Hospital Pembroke Achieves Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded Memorial Hospital Pembroke with Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA).

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  • "We are incredibly proud of our team for becoming an Accredited Geriatric Emergency Department.
  • - Felicia Turnley, CEO, Memorial Hospital Pembroke
    This designation recognizes hospital emergency departments that provide excellent care for aging adults.
  • This accreditation solidifies our ongoing commitment to serve all our patients with the utmost of care," said Felicia Turnley, CEO, Memorial Hospital Pembroke.
  • The GEDA Level 3 signifies excellence in older adult care as represented by four or more geriatric specific initiatives that are developed to elevate the level of geriatric care, implemented by nurses and physicians who have achieved certification in geriatric emergency care.

Leading Emergency Medicine Researchers Preview New Findings at ACEP23 Research Forum

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The top minds in emergency medicine research will reveal and discuss new and impactful data at the Research Forum , Oct. 9-11, part of ACEP23, hosted by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The top minds in emergency medicine research will reveal and discuss new and impactful data at the Research Forum , Oct. 9-11, part of ACEP23, hosted by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
  • “The Research Forum gives academics, researchers, practitioners, and anyone interested in the future of emergency medicine a chance to review and discuss new data that could reshape the specialty,” said Claire Pearson, MD, MPH, FACEP, Research Forum 2023 chair, professor of emergency medicine at Wayne State University, and director of clinical research at Ascension St. John in Detroit.
  • “The Research Forum is where emergency physicians dive into data and explore opportunities to strengthen emergency medicine, enhance patient care and improve public health.”
    Abstracts featured during the Research Forum plenary sessions this year span topics that include predictive analytics for boarding surges, sepsis and antibiotics, stroke detection, severe bleeding control strategies, snakebite treatment, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, emergency department quality improvement, Ukrainian trauma response analysis, interventions to limit hospitalization, and more.
  • Registration for ACEP23 includes access to the Research Forum.

The Emergency Medicine Community Will Come Together for ACEP23

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emergency physicians, researchers, and health care leaders will meet October 9-12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for ACEP23 , the world’s largest emergency medicine conference, presented by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emergency physicians, researchers, and health care leaders will meet October 9-12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for ACEP23 , the world’s largest emergency medicine conference, presented by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
  • Media onsite can attend public presentations and audit an extensive roster of courses taught by emergency physician experts on the most innovative, timely, and high-risk topics in emergency medicine, including stroke, wilderness medicine, heart emergencies, pediatric and geriatric emergencies, infectious disease, and more.
  • Research Forum abstracts will be published in a special supplement to Annals of Emergency Medicine and will be available on request.
  • ET
    It is time for a candid conversation about the business of emergency medicine.

G8RTech, Inc. Names Its Medical Advisory Committee

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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G8RTech, Inc.—a specialized protective equipment company—has announced its medical advisory committee.

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  • G8RTech, Inc.—a specialized protective equipment company—has announced its medical advisory committee.
  • The Medical Advisory Committee is composed of Drs.
  • She pursued her undergraduate studies in Biochemistry at Harvard College and subsequently completed her medical training and residency at the Mt.
  • “We are overjoyed to announce the formation of our Medical Advisory Committee,” said Carter Hogg.

To Improve Mental Health Care, Address the Nation’s Emergency Department Boarding Crisis

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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“The boarding crisis affects everyone who seeks emergency care, but patients with mental health needs are especially at risk,” said Christopher S. Kang, MD, FACEP, president of ACEP.

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  • “The boarding crisis affects everyone who seeks emergency care, but patients with mental health needs are especially at risk,” said Christopher S. Kang, MD, FACEP, president of ACEP.
  • Health care decisionmakers and policymakers can do more to recognize the urgency of the boarding crisis; meaningful actions are long overdue and needed now to prevent avoidable patient harm.”
    Significant gaps in mental health care are a major driver of the boarding crisis.
  • Many patients with mental health emergencies have limited options for acute or sustained care beyond the emergency department.
  • The crisis stems from a multitude of factors that span the entire health care system at a scale beyond any individual emergency physician, emergency department, or single hospital.

ESO’s Dr. Brent Myers Receives Notable Recognition for Revolutionary Impact on EMS, awarded by the American College of Emergency Physicians

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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"Dr. Brent Myers' dedication and contributions to improving patient outcomes in the prehospital setting are truly unparalleled," said Eric Beck, DO, MPH, FACEP, President at ESO.

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  • "Dr. Brent Myers' dedication and contributions to improving patient outcomes in the prehospital setting are truly unparalleled," said Eric Beck, DO, MPH, FACEP, President at ESO.
  • The American College of Emergency Physicians Awards Program honors exemplary leaders in the healthcare field who demonstrate outstanding excellence.
  • "By reviewing thousands of patient outcomes, Dr. Brent Myers and his team are unlocking invaluable insights that have the power to transform EMS practices.
  • To see more of the work Dr. Brent Myers and his research colleagues contribute to the public health and safety dialogue, visit: https://www.eso.com/data-and-research/

Workplace Violence, Mental Health Care Featured During ENA Capitol Hill Event

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, leaders and members from the Emergency Nurses Association and the American College of Emergency Physicians joined forces on Capitol Hill to call for action to mitigate workplace violence against health care workers and increase mental health care resources for patients.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, leaders and members from the Emergency Nurses Association and the American College of Emergency Physicians joined forces on Capitol Hill to call for action to mitigate workplace violence against health care workers and increase mental health care resources for patients.
  • It is the health care safety net in many communities," said ENA President Terry Foster, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CCRN, TCRN, FAEN.
  • Two recently introduced pieces of legislation were the focus of the State of Emergency Nursing event held on Capitol Hill with dozens of ENA members in attendance.
  • The Capitol Hill event coincided with the Emergency Nurses Association's annual Day on the Hill event that included 170 emergency nurses visiting legislators to discuss these key issues.