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Jan

St. Louis Area ER Units Get New Online Check-In System

January 3, 2012

We all know how miserable sitting in the emergency room waiting area can be if you are injured. New technology may alleviate that problem at St. Louis, Missouri, area hospitals soon enough.

KMOV 4 News reported yesterday that five emergency departments across the city now offer an online check-in service called InQuicker. Patients can now go to the website and select the emergency center they would like to visit. The patient is prompted to fill out and submit their paperwork online, at which point their place in line is held at the hospital. The system then gives the patient an estimated time at which to arrive at the hospital where they can be seen almost immediately.

The service is new to the St. Louis-area, but has been used in other cities across the nation for years. It is expected to greatly increase patient satisfaction at participating units.

The new system was created by SSM Health Care and will only work with facilities in their network. Participating emergency departments include:

  • SSM St. Mary’s Health Center
  • SSM St. Clare Health Center
  • SSM DePaul Health Center
  • SSM St. Joseph Health Center
  • SSM St. Joseph Hospital West

The Missouri personal injury attorneys with Cofman Townsley Injury Lawyers know how vital it is for accident victims to receive the care that they need as fast as possible. The firm hopes that the newly implemented system will allow patients to receive care in a quicker and more efficient manner.

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Missouri Hospital Begins Study On New Sleep Apnea Treatment

November 15, 2011

A Chesterfield, Missouri, hospital has announced its intentions to conduct clinical trials on a new medical device used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). KSDK News reported that St. Luke’s Sleep Medicine and Research Center announced yesterday that it has begun enrolling participants for the trials.

The study will look at the safety and effectiveness of the Apnex Hypoglossal Stimulation System, an implanted device that activates the muscles in the upper airway by electrical impulse to ensure that the airway stays open during sleep. Researchers hope that the new treatment will be beneficial for patients who have trouble sleeping while using common treatment methods like Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), which requires the patient to wear a mask strapped around their head, like a fighter pilot, that will continually pump oxygen into the airway.

Those who are interested in learning if they qualify for the Apnex Clinical Study may call 888-975-3370 or visit the website. Qualified participants will receive the medical device and care free of charge.

While this treatment may be a dream come true for some patients, caution should be heeded. Trial research like this is conducted in order to pinpoint problems and isn’t guaranteed to be safe.

This is why the Missouri Defective Medical Device Attorneys with Cofman Townsley would urge anyone considering participation in a medical device study to consult an attorney to learn your rights as a patient before giving your consent to take part.

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FDA Approves Lap-Band Procedure For Less Needy Patients

August 30, 2011

Having a surgical procedure performed in order to lose weight is normally an option reserved for those whose live are at risk because of their weight. According to KSDK 5 News, the Food and Drug Administration made the approval earlier this year for patients with lower BMI’s to have the procedure done, meaning people needing to lose as little as 50 pounds can have the procedure done.

The procedure is done by inserting what looks like a zip-tie around the top of the stomach, through a small incision in the midsection. A balloon inside the band limits how much food is allowed to pass into the stomach of the patient.

The procedure has numerous reported problems from something as simple as vomiting and diarrhea, to band slippage and even death. In fact, 88 percent of all patients having the surgery performed reported some kind of complication.

The Missouri Medical Malpractice Attorney with Cofman Townsley encourage you to contact them if you have been harmed by a doctor while in the operating room. You can contact us by filling out a free online consultation form at our website

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