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 fear that this decision will negatively impact patient safety and quality of care.” Located in coastal Corpus Christi, Texas, the CHRISTUS Health-Texas A&M Spohn Emergency Medicine Residency Program began in July 2007.

Patient Safety 132

Patient Safety Emergency Department Administration EMS 132

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 105

Documentation/Coding Emergency Department Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices 105

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. Available at: [link] Palanski ME.

Leadership 98

Leadership Patient Safety Academics Research 98

ACEP Now

AUGUST 1, 2023

The weighting must strongly be on patient safety and on expanding the opportunities for board certified emergency physicians. Today, not in spirit, but in true impact, care is increasingly emergency physician led in these networked emergency departments. 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 93

Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 93

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

Nachi: With the staff notified and the patient searched, the patient should be placed in a room without potentially dangerous items, like tubing or needles. Jeff: Speaking of safety, you will definitely want to engage in safety planning with the patient. Talk to you next month! Most Important References 1.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40