wasalurker
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May I request a link, please?
The logistics of this statement don't work well for me - because the ER staff does not know when a patient arrives that they will be released. Even the patient who complains of a pain in the jaw might be having a myocardial infarction (heart attack). In an ER, everything is an emergency unless/until it's proven otherwise - that's why we triage.
I've worked in several ERs. Weight is just as important as all other vital signs for every patient that is treated. Any ER that doesn't capture a patient's weight shouldn't be accredited.
I have absolutely no doubt that SP was accurately weighed in the ER.
I just had my hubby in ER last night and after registration when were in a room waiting a nurse came in took vitals and verified all the registration info (name, address, insurance,etc) and the next questions were do you know your height and weight? Otherwise we can measure and weigh you. I have never been to an ER where they don't ask you or ask you to step on the scale. Just my experience