00:00A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals a concerning trend.
00:06Patients over 75 who spent a night in the emergency room before being admitted face a higher risk of death.
00:14Examining 97 emergency departments in France,
00:17researchers found a 30-day mortality rate of 15.7% for those spending the night,
00:25compared to 11.1% for those admitted before midnight.
00:30Adverse outcomes like falls, infections, bleeding, heart attacks, strokes, blood clots,
00:35bed sores and low sodium levels were also higher for the overnight group.
00:40Emergency physician Dr. Kenneth J. Perry highlights challenges in emergency care,
00:46including overcrowded ERs due to federal law preventing patient refusal.
00:52Fox News reports that elderly patients susceptible to falls and confusion
00:56face heightened risks in the chaotic emergency department environment.
01:01Dr. Marsegal insists there's an urgent need for hospitals to address problems promptly,
01:07and discharge elderly patients once stable, making emphasis in prioritizing patient safety.
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