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The Broselow-Luten System

Pediatric EM Morsels

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). Patient safety in the pediatric emergency care setting. Reduces dosing errors during resus, up to 33.88%. and Seaver, M.

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Incivility in Critical Care:  adding insult to the injuries

Don't Forget the Bubbles

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. Psychological Bulletin [Internet] 2010: 136 :5:894–914.

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Ten Commandments for Emergency Professionals; a compendium

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

10 Commandments of Risk Management (Camp Operations) THE "20 Commandments" of EMTALA Ten Commandments For Malpractice Depositions The Top Ten Ways to Ensure Frustration, Miscommunication, and Poor Patient Care the Next Time You Provide (or Request) a Consult [N.B. PubMed PMID: 15261366. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2004.05.002

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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

Additionally, back in 2010, it was estimated that 6.6% The history of metabolic and bariatric surgery: development of standards for patient safety and efficacy. Nachi: It sure is, but maybe even more worrisome is the rising prevalence of obesity. While it was < 15% in 1990, by 2016 it reached 40%. million adults!!

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The ER Docs Strike Back

ACEP Now

John Hospital in Detroit, MI, did not resolve their concerns about working conditions, staffing levels, or patient safety. TeamHealth, which is a physician staffing and contract management company owned since 2010 by the private equity firm Blackstone, has managed the emergency department at Ascension St.