Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

Motor Fingernail bed pressure with a pencil first If flexion outcome, then apply painful stimulus to neck or head (trapezius or supraorbital notch) to look for localization Spinal reflex can result in a falsely elevated score if lower extremity pain induced Verbal Orientated- Able to answer all questions. 2005): 814–819. PMID: 4136544.

Head Injuries 246

Head Injuries Pediatrics Outcomes Shock 246

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Both can result in heat exhaustion and heat stroke and have many overlapping symptoms. Patients with heat stroke have hot, dry skin and altered mental status (e.g., C, and heat stroke occurs at a core temperature > 40°C. C, and heat stroke occurs at a core temperature > 40°C. Temps greater than 41.5C Bendall, J.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 68

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 68

RebelEM

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

1, 2 Its occurrence often portends worse outcomes in intubated patients, whose projected hospital course was already tenuous. 3, 6 Among patients with stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI), the risk may be as high as 28%-76% and 23%-60%, respectively. 4, 8 Paper: Dahyot-Fizelier, C., 4, 8 Paper: Dahyot-Fizelier, C.,

CDC 113

CDC Outcomes Radiology Radiology 113

ACEP Now

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These included oral and nasal spray formulations of these two decongestants, but a third, phenylpropanolamine, was excluded due to safety concerns relating to hemorrhagic strokes. 2 With a primary outcome of “daily reflective nasal congestion score,” there was no difference in the primary outcome.

Administration 64

Administration Outcomes Research Documentation/Coding 64

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Significantly elevated CRP (>122mg/L) and PCT (>0.5ng/mL) levels are predictors of bad outcomes, and are useful for tracking therapy progress, but are not specific enough to rule-in infectious endocarditis [38-39]. 2005 Nov;6(11):1045-56. 2005 Feb 15;53(1):33-8. PMID: 28778870; PMCID: PMC6071487. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B.

Infectious Diseases 86

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 86

EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Background and Context Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) is of paramount importance in the emergency department (ED) due to its indispensable role in facilitating precise diagnostic outcomes. 3 A study of CT use trends in the ED has shown increasing use of CTs by almost 60% from 2005 to 2013. West J Emerg Med.

Radiology 73

Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Hospitals 73

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

2 Outcomes of patients presenting with ischemic stroke who received MRI as initial imaging modality have demonstrated similar outcomes to those with initial CTA, with Kim et al. demonstrating that functional outcome at 3 months did not differ between the CTA and MRI groups (38.5% 8 The data in Mayer et al.

Stroke 87

Stroke Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 87

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 6, 2019

I believe this is by far the most common outcome for this patient around the world in 2019. Just because none of them had a disastrous outcome in a small, highly monitored study population does not mean they won't have bad outcomes in normal practice. No other clinical outcomes were reported. vs. 6.6%, p=0.37).

EKG/ECG 52

EKG/ECG Outcomes Hospitals Wellness 52

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

Jeff: And finally, how many of you wish there was a clearly outlined evidence-based approach to managing such patients to improve care and outcomes? Based on 2005 data, the prevalence of 1 month MDD was 5% with a lifetime prevalence of major depression of 13%. Show More v Nachi: Again, just about all of our listeners I’m sure!

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Cardiac Syncope ("True Syncope") Independent Predictors of Adverse Outcomes condensed from multiple studies 1. These premonitory symptoms were negative predictors of adverse outcomes in EGSYS. Abnormal ECG – looks for cardiac syncope. Hemoglobin less than 10 (SF rule) 6. Syncope with Exertion (EGSYS) 7. S yncope while supine (EGSYS) 8.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52