EMDocs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

3 Increasing Strikes and Unions Labor actions in healthcare can disrupt normal hospital operations, potentially impacting costs and threatening patient quality of care. “Patient deaths do not increase during doctor strikes: But action should be organized in such a way that patient safety is not compromised, say US experts.”

Hospitals 98

Hospitals Research Patient Safety Wellness 98

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Improved Visualization: Video laryngoscopes allow for the use of standard or hyperangulated geometry, essentially allowing the operator to “look around the corner” on an anterior airway. Operators can manipulate the blade with less force to optimize the view, making it easier to identify and navigate the endotracheal tube into the trachea.

Emergency Department 92

Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 92

EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

3 A study of CT use trends in the ED has shown increasing use of CTs by almost 60% from 2005 to 2013. Under standard operating protocols, residual contrast materials are usually wasted, according to current CDC and JC standards.

Radiology 99

Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Hospitals 99

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. Nachi: That’s certainly an important point for the candidate patient. Patients present with abd pain, n/v, and peritonitis.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40