Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

This child is at risk for expected complications, as well as overdiagnosis and iatrogenia. These children depend on their preload to run blood passively into the pulmonary circuit; afterload reduction is also important to compensate for a poor left ejection fraction, as well as to avoid the development of pulmonary hypertension.

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EMDocs

JUNE 16, 2023

It’s stressful for the ED clinical staff as well. 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. This has a downstream effect. 10.1542/peds.2022-057383

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

A natural one, and especially suited for increasing capability without regard to physician residency program output of graduates, and in less-well-served rural areas. EMS in America: The Foundation Documents. Abridged article published in February/March 2005 EM Resident. 1950s & 1960s Resuscitation Research. Sakran, J.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2016

He had significant history of CAD with CABG x5, and repeat CABG x 2 as well as a subsequent PCI of the graft to the RCA (twice) and of the graft to the Diagonal. Here are the American Heart Association Guidelines: 2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Part 10.1:

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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%. The PSS-3 assesses for depression/hopelessness and suicidal ideations in the past 2 weeks as well as lifetime history of suicide attempt. PA’s and NP’s - make sure to use the code APP4 at checkout to save 50%.

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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). While ABGs and VBGs usually correlate well, there are a few situations where this correlation is disturbed.

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RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

The loss of these cells leads to immunosuppression as well as decreased responsiveness of the immune system as a whole Patients with neutropenia will not only get very sick very quickly, but also will have blunted immune response and may not localize signs of infection well Fever or malaise may be their only presenting symptoms.

Infectious Diseases 101

Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 101

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. These dedicated numbers are operational 24X7, are toll-free and available to women promptly, and have integrated call centres that operate round-the-clock for providing legal or police aid as well as medical services.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

True Syncope: If, on the other hand, the patient is well, had no other serious symptoms , has a normal sinus rhythm, and normal physical exam , then you need to be certain the syncope was not due to a dangerous brady- or tachydysrhythmia that could recur. Vasovagal syncope is generally benign. ED diagnosis of vasovagal syncope (-1) 8.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

It was extremely well-liked by field personnel, but virtually unknown in hospitals. However, they could be used easily and well with the assist of head-straps which were never sold as part of the complete “kit” but only as an uncataloged “spare part.” Accessed July 28, 2014 **Quoting original documents of fascinating history.

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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.

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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.

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Sensible Medicine

MARCH 15, 2025

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

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EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

She receives IV calcium gluconate and bicarbonate as well as oral potassium binders for hyperkalemia. 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. Hypoglycemia is managed with IV dextrose.

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