EMDocs

MAY 11, 2024

Answer : Brainstem stroke specifically in the pons resulting in locked in syndrome. CT head without contrast 1 is performed and reveals the following: Question: What is the diagnosis?

Stroke 110

Stroke EMS EKG/ECG Radiology 110

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

Interrater reliability of Glasgow Coma Scale scores in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med. 2008 Apr;39(4):1347-8. Epub 2008 Feb 28. J Surg Res. 2019 Sep;241:112-118. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.03.038. 2019.03.038. Epub 2019 Apr 22. PMID: 31022676. Gill MR, Reiley DG, Green SM. 2004;43:215-223. 1991;337:535-538.

Head Injuries 246

Head Injuries Pediatrics Outcomes Shock 246

EMDocs

JANUARY 29, 2024

Introduction: Neurologic emergencies are common in the Emergency Department (ED), and blood pressure management is critical to immediate management. This article will discuss blood pressure goals and preferred pharmacotherapy for non-traumatic ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.

Stroke 99

Stroke Outcomes EMS Seizures 99

EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Background and Context Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) is of paramount importance in the emergency department (ED) due to its indispensable role in facilitating precise diagnostic outcomes. Increased Computed Tomography Utilization in the Emergency Department and Its Association with Hospital Admission.

Radiology 99

Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Hospitals 99

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. Routine serum testing and urine toxicology testing are not recommended for psychiatric patients presenting to the emergency department.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

While PCT may be more specific for bacterial infections, it is flawed by still being rather non-specific and is not validated as a stand-alone diagnostic criteria for infection in the setting of the emergency department. Evaluation of fever in the emergency department. ng/mL (strongly recommended against antibiotics), 0.1-0.25

Infectious Diseases 89

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

EB Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

This month, we’re tackling an incredibly important topic - evaluation and management of life threatening headaches in the Emergency Department. Nachi: And patients with neurologic deficits or severe sudden-onset headaches, should be transported immediately to the nearest available stroke center. Avoid opioids and nsaids.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Stroke Outcomes Ultrasounds 40