Predicting re ‐presentation following discharge from the emergency department with non‐specific chest pain

ConclusionDespite a slightly increased rate of re‐presentation in patients with NSCP sent home from the ED, we conclude that there is minimal advantage in admitting many patients who lack a diagnosis for their chest pain. For a selected patient population, discharge from the ED may become a safe and cost‐effective approach. A prospective randomised study is required.

Source: Emergency Medicine Australasia - December 1, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tessa M Potezny, Christopher M Horwood, Paul Hakendorf, Cynthia Papendick, Campbell H Thompson Tags: Original Research Source Type: research