Emergency Medicine Journal

MAY 23, 2023

We investigated the association between bystander CPR and the likelihood of ventricular fibrillation (VF) or ventricular tachycardia (VT) as the first documented cardiac rhythm. The first documented cardiac rhythm was compared between patients who received bystander CPR and those who did not, using a 1:2 propensity score-matched analysis.

Resuscitation 40

Resuscitation CPR Hospitals Documentation/Coding 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Manual for the laboratory diagnosis of measles and rubella infection Geneva: WHO Documents Production Services, 2007 Available from: [link] [Accessed 4 Oct 2024] Government of the United Kingdom. Clin Microbiol Rev 2005; 18 :32682 Mooi FR, van der Maas NAT, de Melker HE. European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

Infectious Diseases 59

Infectious Diseases Documentation/Coding Pediatrics CDC 59

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

AUGUST 2, 2016

All efforts to identify the decedent by hospital staff, law enforcement agencies or social service agencies should be well documented in the medical records. Based upon California Health and Safety Code 102850 and Government Code 27491. " January 2005; Last updated May 16, 2005. County of Los Angeles.

Documentation/Coding 40

Documentation/Coding Forensics CDC Fractures 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

He had no previously documented medical problems except polysubstance use. He reported a history of “Wolf-Parkinson-White” and “heart attack” but said neither had been treated. These diagnoses were not found in his medical records nor even a baseline ECG. An ECG was obtained shortly after arrival: What do you think? link] Meine, T.

EKG/ECG 107

EKG/ECG EMS Emergency Department Wellness 107

ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A recent success by the ACEP was averting a decrease of our reimbursement for our 99284 E&M codes, saving an estimated $200 million for emergency physicians in 2023. If ACEP is already doing this, why be a member? ACEP has a voice for all, but its reach is limited by resources.

Leadership 98

Leadership PPE EMS Wellness 98

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Here are the American Heart Association Guidelines: 2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Part 10.1: Document in the patient's chart that rapid infusion is intentional in response to life-threatening hypokalemia." and/or in the presence of acute MI.

EKG/ECG 52

EKG/ECG Resuscitation Administration CPR 52

Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Foreign body removal steps Assess hearing before and after the procedure and document any suspected damage/injury prior to removal attempts so that these will not later be attributed to the procedure (6). 2005 Jan;119(1):27-31. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 25(1):23-39. Choung YH, Park K, Choung PH, Oh JH. J Laryngol Otol. PMID: 15807959.

Emergency Department 94

Emergency Department Pediatrics Wellness Fractures 94

EMDocs

JUNE 16, 2023

Boarding of Mentally Ill Patients in Emergency Departments: American Psychiatric Association Resource Document. Prolonged emergency department length of stay for US pediatric mental health visits (2005-2015). Pediatrics. Pediatrics March 2023; 151 (3): e2022057383. 10.1542/peds.2022-057383 West J Emerg Med. doi: 10.5811/westjem.2019.6.42422.

Psychiatric 52

Psychiatric Pediatrics Emergency Department Best Practices 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Here are the American Heart Association Guidelines: 2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Part 10.1: Document in the patient's chart that rapid infusion is intentional in response to life-threatening hypokalemia."

Shock 40

Shock EKG/ECG Resuscitation Ultrasounds 40

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

EMS in America: The Foundation Documents. Abridged article published in February/March 2005 EM Resident. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND TO ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISABILITY: THE NEGLECTED DISEASE OF MODERN SOCIETY. Prehospital Emergency Care, 4(4), 285-289. Touchstone, Mike. Accessed 2/29/2016. Sakran, J. Werlin, E., & McCunn, M.

Emergency Nursing 40

Emergency Nursing EMS Resuscitation Military 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

The best documented cormorbidity is sickle cell disease, although other pro-thrombotic conditions also put the child at risk. Myocardial infarction in an adult resulting from coronary aneurysms previously documented in childhood after an acute episode of Kawasaki’s disease. 2005; 237(1):75-82. 1986; 108(2):198-203. 15:1002-1004.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics EKG/ECG Wellness Seizures 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2016

Here are the American Heart Association Guidelines: 2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Part 10.1: Document in the patient's chart that rapid infusion is intentional in response to life-threatening hypokalemia."

Resuscitation 52

Resuscitation EKG/ECG Hospitals Administration 52

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

Based on 2005 data, the prevalence of 1 month MDD was 5% with a lifetime prevalence of major depression of 13%. Next, schedule a follow up appointment, ideally within a week of discharge, and lastly, document the patient’s preferred follow up resources and steps taken to get them there.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Posterior – Shortened, adducted, internally rotated 5,6 Anterior – Shortened, abducted, externally rotated 5,6 As with all dislocations, perform and document distal neurovascular exam before and after management. 8 Perform and document distal neurovascular exam. 2005 Nov;22(11):807-9. The Journal of Arthroplasty.

EMS 98

EMS Dislocations Fractures Operations 98

RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

Eur J Haematol 2005; 75:1. Coding for Mucositis. September 30, 2005. 2014 Aug 21;124(8):1251-8; quiz 1378. doi: 10.1182/blood-2014-02-482612. Epub 2014 May 28. Gorschlüter M, Mey U, Strehl J, et al. Neutropenic enterocolitis in adults: systematic analysis of evidence quality. Gudiol C, Bodro M, Simonetti A, et al.

Infectious Diseases 98

Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 98

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

ABG and VBG Correlation The correlation between venous and arterial blood gases is well-documented for standard differences (Table 1), and the data obtained from the VBG can be acted on as if it were an ABG (1, 3-6). 2005 Nov;140(11):1122-5. 2005 May;28(4):377-9. PMID: 33780397. (5) doi: 10.1001/archsurg.140.11.1122.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department Resuscitation COPD Shock 98

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JULY 14, 2023

Of these, about 7 lahks, or 30 per cent, were reported under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the report says. In India, In the six years from 2016 to 2021, nearly 22.8 lakh crimes against women were recorded. Section 498A pertains to cruelty by a husband or his relatives against a woman.

Domestic Violence 52

Domestic Violence Documentation/Coding Operations Ambulance Services 52

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Accessed July 28, 2014 **Quoting original documents of fascinating history. Study finds EMS able to do more tasks, document better, perform physiological monitoring, with use of ATV. 2005 **Opinion piece upon poor equipment choices, inadequate or dangerous ventilation, AHA’s support for “Hands Only, CPR”, etc. Grainge, C.

Resuscitation 40

Resuscitation CPR Documentation/Coding EMS 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Thus, if there is documented sinus bradycardia, and no suspicion of high grade AV block, at the time of the syncope, this is very useful. Methods: We reviewed the medical records of older adults (age ≥60 years) who presented with syncope or near syncope to one of 3 emergency departments (EDs) between 2002 and 2005.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52

Mind The Bleep

JANUARY 28, 2025

First Aid Measures : Document if any initial care has been done, such as cleaning or dressing the wound. Documentation Clearly record findings, including measurements and descriptions of the wound, and consider photographic documentation if appropriate. British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005), 83(12), 17.

Documentation/Coding 52

Documentation/Coding Head Injuries Fractures Emergency Department 52

EB Medicine

JANUARY 2, 2019

For a completed abortion, you would expect a closed OS with no IUP on ultrasound with a previously documented IUP. Jeff: And this recommendation comes from the 2005 IDSA guidelines. However, if necessary, it’s certainly appropriate as long as there is a documented discussion of the risk and benefits with the patient.

Ultrasounds 40

Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Infectious Diseases 40

ACEP Now

DECEMBER 11, 2023

However, access to pseudoephedrine has been restricted since the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, the enactment of which resulted in phenylephrine’s rapid rise in consumption. NDAC briefing document: oral phenylephrine in the CCABA monograph. He is the Annals of Emergency Medicine podcast co-host and Journal Club editor.

Administration 64

Administration Outcomes Research Stroke 64

PulmCCM

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“I can’t prove it was the reason, but we kept everyone’s K over 4 and Mag over 2 and we didn’t have a single code this month.”

Documentation/Coding 97

Documentation/Coding Hospitals 97

Sensible Medicine

MARCH 15, 2025

As an editor, I had a conversation with her and reviewed basic documents to confirm the factual content. We publish this well-written account of a vaccine injury from a regular Sensible Medicine reader. I will limit comments to paid subscribers. Texas is in the midst of a measles outbreak.

CDC 130

CDC Hospitals Documentation/Coding Wellness 130

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The CMS Interim Final Rule The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an interim final rule with comment period (IFC) to implement section 6052 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA). Additionally, the case manager manages documentation and ensures that all services are delivered in a timely manner.

Ethical Issues 52

Ethical Issues Documentation/Coding Outcomes 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 3, 2025

Using ICD-10 codes and UK census data, the study found that SUDC is far more common in children aged 1 to 4 than in older age groups. Research into SUDC is significantly lacking compared to sudden infant death syndrome, with only 71 peer-reviewed publications on SUDC since 2005 compared to over 17,000 on SIDS.

Hospitals 88

Hospitals Emergency Department Research Forensics 88

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

4,5 Of particular concern is the Sudanese conflict, which began in April 2023, and which has caused the largest internal displacement of a population in documented history. About three-quarters of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa serve as origin or destination points for refugees. link] UniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley.

Infectious Diseases 75

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 75