Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

[Rosenburg 2010] B-L system is designed for 12yo and younger, patients up to 80 lbs, height 46-143 cm [Meguerdichian 2012] Estimates the 50%ile weight for height (Length vs Ideal Body Weight). Luten 2007] Estimates weight within 15% error of actual weight in 79% of children. Krug 2007] What If the Child is Obese or Emaciated?

Pediatrics 271

Pediatrics Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Wellness 271

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 13, 2023

“We feel that this decision was made without adequate assessment of the negative impacts this WILL have on our patients. Our residents are currently the primary staff members in our Shoreline emergency department, had of the medical ICU, and the entire Trauma ICU.

Patient Safety 132

Patient Safety Emergency Department Administration EMS 132

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

12 How do we address these disparities in the emergency department? As providers, we must advocate for systemic and individual changes to improve care for NELP patients. Improving patient safety systems for patients with limited English proficiency: a guide for hospitals. Annals of Emergency Medicine.

Documentation/Coding 104

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

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 29, 2023

The quality of patient care can be determined by the working relationship, and incivility negatively affects these professional partnerships, regardless of the craft group. An effective interprofessional partnership is pivotal to patient safety. Bad manners in the Emergency Department: Incivility among doctors.

Leadership 98

Leadership Patient Safety Academics Research 98

ACEP Now

AUGUST 1, 2023

How does that apply to the role of the board certified emergency physician? Fundamentally, I believe every patient coming to an emergency department is best served by care delivered by board certified emergency physicians. When those same fundamentals done right achieve great success, they aren’t little at all.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department EMS Critical Access Hospitals 98

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This has been shown to increase the first pass success rate in these challenging scenarios, reducing the risk of complications and optimizing patient safety (23). Case Resolution: The patient was placed on NIPPV. The patient was placed in a semi-fowler’s position and given 0.4mg/kg of midazolam. Int J Emerg Med.

Emergency Department 92

Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 92

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

This month, we’re moving into uncharted territories for the podcast… we’re talking psychiatry Nachi: Specifically, we’ll be discussing Depressed and Suicidal Patients in the emergency department. Jeff: Speaking of safety, you will definitely want to engage in safety planning with the patient.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40