ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Our state chapter members and leaders are uniquely positioned to follow EMRA’s lead in partnering with local EM residency programs to improve communication of ACEP’s value to EM-bound medical students and EM residents by hosting residency visits or local events relevant to our shared mission. However, unlike 80 percent of U.S.

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Leadership PPE EMS Wellness 98

Emergency Medicine Cases

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Although the mortality rate in patients with Coronavirus in this outbreak is less than 1% (which pales in comparison to Ebola or SARS), historically these types of outbreaks have occured every 5-6 years (SARS 2003, HINI 2009, Ebola 2014, Coronavirus 2020), so they are somewhat predictable and we should know how to prepare for them in our EDs.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices EMS Research PPE 52

EMDocs

MAY 26, 2023

and don PPE (ie gloves, gowns and face-masks, Kevlar sleeves) Calmly explain to the patient that restraints are being applied to ensure the safety of the patient and others. 2009 Nov;27(4):655-67, ix. 2009 Jun;21(3):196-202. Allocate roles and state plan of action in an initial huddle. Coburn VA, Mycyk MB. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2009.07.003.

Pediatrics 76

Pediatrics Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding 76

EB Medicine

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Jeff: In fact, a meta-analysis on vaccine effectiveness from 2004-2015 found that the pooled effectiveness against influenza B was 54%, against the H1N1 pandemic in 2009 was 61%, and against the H3N2 virus was 33%. Jeff: Of note, EMS providers should use face masks themselves and place them on patients as well.

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