Northwestern EM Blog

APRIL 25, 2022

Although limited, a 2013 study by Konda et al, where direct arthroscopic visualization or septic arthritis at follow-up were used as the gold standard for diagnosis, found imaging by CT scan to be 100% sensitive and specific for diagnosing traumatic knee arthrotomy. Definitive treatment is joint wash out in the Operating Room.

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Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Sepsis Documentation/Coding 52

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

The best documented cormorbidity is sickle cell disease, although other pro-thrombotic conditions also put the child at risk. Fontan Operation and the Single Ventricle. 2013; 34(3):489-491. 2013; 34(4). 2013; 8(2):61-63. Take the child seriously who has disproportionate symptoms to what should be a minor injury.

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Pediatrics EKG/ECG Wellness Seizures 52

Northwestern EM Blog

MAY 16, 2022

Follow up CT should depend on the patient and ultrasound operator. Lastly the POCUS operators were ED physicians with training “recommended by ACEP.” Please ensure that you document and discuss with the patient accordingly. In this study, 40.7% References Fwu, C. Eggers, P. Kimmel, P. W., & Kirkali, Z. Coursey, C.

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Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Outcomes 52

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

JULY 9, 2015

Pull out the manikins (or use a volunteer; BVM only) and run some awkward codes! Video] Sep 15, 2013. Video] Nov 19, 2013. Most airway management is done with the patient supine and on a table. Most training is likewise done with the patient on a table. Patients in their moment of crisis may not be in such a position!

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Farrington] Rebuilding of outdated hospitals put emergency rooms on ground level with nearby X-ray service, and, ideally, sometimes closer to the Blood Bank and the Operating Rooms. 10/20/2013. EMS in America: The Foundation Documents. There is also FOANed for Nursing. How the BVM began. Advanced Emergency Nursing Blog.

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EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Jeff: Do note, however that 2013 guidelines do not recommend one procedure over another and leave that decision up to local surgical expertise, patient specific risk factors, and treatment goals. Jeff: Even more shockingly, some series showed a 52% repeat operation rate. These patients often require emergent operative intervention.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

4 Pain is the most common reason for presentation in the early post operative period. 5 Highest risk of dislocation early in the post operative course due to laxity of the soft tissue after surgery. 6 Hip flexion or adduction in the early post-operative period can cause atraumatic dislocations (typically avoided for 6 weeks post-op).

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EMS Dislocations Fractures Operations 98

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JULY 14, 2023

Of these, about 7 lahks, or 30 per cent, were reported under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the report says. For starters, several states have launched and currently operate the 181 and 112 emergency helpline numbers to provide relief to women in distress, whether it is in a public place, at home or even at their workplace.

Domestic Violence 52

Domestic Violence Documentation/Coding Operations Ambulance Services 52

EB Medicine

JANUARY 2, 2019

Jeff: Perhaps most importantly, no history or physical alone can rule in or out an ectopic pregnancy, for that you’ll need testing and imaging or operative findings. This corresponds nicely to a 2013 retrospective study demonstrating a bHCG threshold for the fetal pole to be just below 1400. Jeff: Up first is the urine pregnancy test.

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Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Infectious Diseases 40

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. Feel for any swelling/collection/abscess. Move: Assess the range of motion of the surrounding joints to help determine the involvement of adjacent structures. Assess active and passive movement of the joint.

Fractures 52

Fractures Infectious Diseases Documentation/Coding Hospitals 52