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 want important community leaders to be aware that we are highly concerned about this announcement and the dire impacts that this could have on our community and our patients,” said on a post by Texas A&M/Spohn EM on X. “We We fear that this decision will negatively impact patient safety and quality of care.”

Patient Safety 132

Patient Safety Emergency Department Administration EMS 132

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. Internet] 2007; 505:1181–1197. Journal of Interpersonal Violence [Internet].

Leadership 98

Leadership Patient Safety Academics Research 98

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

Improving patient safety systems for patients with limited English proficiency: a guide for hospitals. Hospital and health system-level interventions to improve care for limited English proficiency patients: a systematic review. The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. April 2007.

Documentation/Coding 104

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

ACEP Now

AUGUST 1, 2023

Often these “backups” are located 20-30 minutes from being physically present when called to assist patient care at the bedside. Factoring such, an order to transfer the patient immediately by ground or air EMS is the only actual support per se these non-physicians receive. We must always work against a balance.

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. 2007): 748.

Emergency Department 92

Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 92