Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 11, 2024

There are many causes, and it is less well understood than plagiocephaly. Recommendations for sudden infant death syndrome prevention: a discussion document. Craniosynostosis Craniosynostosis is rare. It is due to the premature closure of the sutures rather than positional changes to an otherwise normal skull. A., & Sauvé, R.

Radiology 59

Radiology Radiology Pediatrics Documentation/Coding 59

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

APRIL 1, 2016

Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) In adults, we typically think of a BNP Luckily, we have data in children with congenital heart disease as well. This has been studied in children as well, and an elevated lactate in children – typically above 4 – was a predictor of prolonged ICU course and mortality in septic patients. 2006; 107(1)21-31.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Sepsis Shock Outcomes 52

Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 14, 2024

In popular (lay) understanding, SIDS represents a common danger that a well-cared for and apparently healthy baby will suddenly and terrifyingly be found dead in the morning. ” Indeed, cause of death is coded differently over time and across counties, states, and countries. A rotavirus vaccine debuted in 2006.

CDC 66

CDC Sepsis Research Pediatrics 66

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 19, 2024

A 2006 publication on newborns hospitalised for over six months found that parents struggled to maintain their child’s high care needs, and 23% of infants lost contact with their birth parents. Just 20% of a person’s health and general well-being is related to access to care and the quality of services.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Pediatrics 52

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.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics EKG/ECG Wellness Seizures 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 20, 2018

A 40 something woman with a history of hyperlipidemia and additional risk factors including a smoking history presented with substernal chest pain radiating to "both axilla" as well as the upper back. The medicine note documents that the patient had worsening pain with lying flat and relief with leaning forward. 2 comments : 1.

EKG/ECG 52

EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding Wellness Ultrasounds 52

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

It is critically important to document the physical findings in a plain-seeing, plain-speaking, non-judgmental manner that will not color or taint future investigations. Accurate time entries are important to document. If you think your patient is the perpetrator, he may well be an innocent, or even an off-duty or undercover officer.

Military 40

Military Forensics Documentation/Coding Emergency Nursing 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

SCD, therefore, is not only a mechanical disease but there are also many other cellular and plasma factors as well as endothelial interaction that generate chronic inflammation. It has been routine practice in the UK since 2006. In addition, free haem and haemoglobin contribute to the vascular damage. How would you treat priapism?

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Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

Jeff: If those figures seem a bit high, another CDC study found that in a general population survey of a quarter million people between 2006-2008, 9% met the criteria for major depression. The PSS-3 assesses for depression/hopelessness and suicidal ideations in the past 2 weeks as well as lifetime history of suicide attempt.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40

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. Below, are in my view, the essential conditions and turning points for advancing to the level of care that we now know.

Emergency Nursing 40

Emergency Nursing EMS Resuscitation Military 40

EB Medicine

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Jeff : So as well all know Sepsis is bread and butter emergency medicine, but, what is sepsis? If it’s possible to establish an IV and initiate fluids without delaying transport, EMS should do that as well. Meaning, you’ve tried everything else, so you might as well try. Nachi : And of course, oxygen for the hypoxic patients!

Sepsis 40

Sepsis Shock Fluid Resuscitation Hospitals 40

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 93

Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 93

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.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

MARCH 27, 2015

Expiratory airway obstruction may well have been frequently misdiagnosed as it can produce breath-stacking and ball-valve obstruction that impedes any airflow with mask ventilation if neither a nasal nor an oral airway is used and the lips have closed under the mask. Lubricate well. Gerkin] Priceless. Always be gentle! Ludwig’s angina.

Resuscitation 40

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