Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 6, 2024

This multicentre retrospective cohort study looked at 202 children in California aged 1- 24 months who presented acutely between 2010 and 2021. of patients with follow-up documentation, 70.8% (95% CI 62.9–77.9) Reviewed by: Tasnim Ransome and Spyridon Karageorgos Article 3: Which Sepsis Scoring Tools Perform Best? Of the 74.9%

Sepsis 75

Sepsis Outcomes Pediatrics Documentation/Coding 75

RebelEM

JANUARY 29, 2024

CHEST 2010. Efficacy and Safety of Low Dose Recombinant Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator for the Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Thromboemolism: A Randomized, Multicenter Controlled Trial. PMID: 19741062 Kucher N et al. Circ 2014.

Stroke 136

Stroke Outcomes Hospitals Administration 136

Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 14, 2024

This sort of sepsis would produce many of the common autopsy findings. ” Indeed, cause of death is coded differently over time and across counties, states, and countries. Most SIDS babies have congested lungs, and 75% have a history of a recent cold, or an existing cold.

CDC 76

CDC Sepsis Research Pediatrics 76

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

(1) However, it wasn’t until the 1890s that purposeful, successful, and safe attempts to access this fluid were documented (2). The LP is now a standard procedure and in 2010 well over 135,000 LPs were performed in Emergency Departments throughout the US (3). C., & Solomon, T. The Journal of infection , 72 (4), 405–438.

Infectious Diseases 97

Infectious Diseases Seizures Ultrasounds Sepsis 97

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Vaccination: PCV13 (pneumococcal vaccination), meningococcal vaccines, and Hib conjugated vaccines are important to prevent life-threatening sepsis. Sickle cell patients also qualify to receive the annual influenza vaccine, since influenza virus infection predisposes to bacterial pneumonia and sepsis caused by S. Pneumococcal sepsis B.

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

RebelEM

MARCH 9, 2023

Pompili 2010) However, >65% of patients who endorse suicidal ideation when intoxicated no longer endorse suicidal ideation once sober. Pain / Additional Complaints : Alcohol can weaken the immune system with only moderate use, predisposing individuals to pneumonia, soft tissue infections, and sepsis. 2010 Apr;7(4):1392-431.

Psychiatric 52

Psychiatric Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Fractures 52

Mind The Bleep

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Document clearly: The location of all wounds Medical photography or drawn labelled diagrams can aid in explaining the exact location. Always consider management as per ATLS protocol and SEPSIS 6 if relevant. Always consider an ATLS approach to the assessment. Feel for any swelling/collection/abscess. link] Quinn, J. McDermott, D.,

Fractures 52

Fractures Infectious Diseases Documentation/Coding Hospitals 52