EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

Well-meaning providers who are not highly fluent may contribute to miscommunication and diagnostic errors. Providers should respect and utilize this mode of communication, as well as document the patient’s request for a non-certified interpreter. Train your staff on best practices for using phone interpreters. April 2007.

Documentation/Coding 104

Documentation/Coding Emergency Department Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices 104

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Tilly is normally fit and well, with no significant past medical history. Clinical scoring tools for appendicitis The recently published Best Practice Pathway Guidance by NHS England recommends using clinical risk scores to assess all children with suspected appendicitis. JAMA, 2007. Her immunisations are up to date.

Emergency Department 105

Emergency Department Ultrasounds Pediatrics Best Practices 105

EMDocs

JUNE 16, 2023

It’s stressful for the ED clinical staff as well. ED Best Practices Optimizing the Environment Separate area from main ED is possible that has less distractions, loud noises. Children’s Mental Health Emergency Department Visits: 2007-2016. Why are we boarding? This has a downstream effect. Pediatrics. doi: 10.1542/peds.2020-030692

Psychiatric 52

Psychiatric Pediatrics Emergency Department Best Practices 52

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

1 The practice guidelines were written by a multi-disciplinary group of experts and went through an extensive peer review process. This document is an update of guidelines first published in 2000, and then updated in 2007. The GCS must be obtained through interaction with the patient (i.e.,

Fluid Resuscitation 98

Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

The PSS-3 assesses for depression/hopelessness and suicidal ideations in the past 2 weeks as well as lifetime history of suicide attempt. This model involves educating clinicians on best practices, identifying screening and assessment tools for engagement, treatment, and disposition. Let’s move on to the physical.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Tachycardia, tachypnea, and a change in behavior can be indicators not only to the presence of pain, but possibly to its etiology as well. For children greater than one year who are preverbal, a well performing scale is the FLACC score: Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability ( Table 3 ).

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

ACEP Now

JANUARY 5, 2025

For patients well enough to be discharged from the ED, emergency physicians generally ensure patients have access to an albuterol rescue inhaler and often prescribe a short course of steroids; however, this is not the best practice. These bronchodilators provide quick relief.

Emergency Department 104

Emergency Department Best Practices Hospitals Pediatrics 104