Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Britnell 2015] Broselow tape performed better than APLS method in Chinese children. K 2020] In Mexican children, the Broselow differed from actual weight by <10% in 46-64% of patients. Khouli 2015] In South Sudan, the Broselow system overestimated weight by 26.6% Prehosp Emerg Care. Int J Emerg Med. Pediatrics.

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Pediatrics Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Wellness 271

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

have limited English proficiency according to the 2015 U.S. 5 Despite these protections, NELP patients face numerous health disparities compared to their English-proficient counterparts. 12 How do we address these disparities in the emergency department? The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety.

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Documentation/Coding Emergency Department Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices 104

ACEP Now

MARCH 13, 2024

Emergency departments (EDs) provide the essential service of evaluating patients with unscheduled, acute, undifferentiated, and decompensated conditions. 1 Hospital boarding is the main driver of ED crowding, with patients nearly always awaiting transfer to inpatient beds and now more commonly, to other hospitals.

Ethical Issues 52

Ethical Issues Emergency Department Operations Hospitals 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 17, 2024

Introduction: Civility Matters Healthcare environments, particularly emergency departments, are characterised by high levels of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity ( VUCA ). High levels of incivility correlate with adverse outcomes for patients, staff, and the organisation. 2015 May;30:656-74. BMC medicine.

Leadership 105

Leadership Resuscitation Teamwork Patient Safety 105

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In the UK, as in most developed countries, more patients are presenting to Emergency Departments (EDs) with minor illnesses or injuries. Critically unwell or injured patients are prioritised, whereas those who are felt to be less unwell wait longer for clinical review. Simpson et al. Simpson et al.

Emergency Department 89

Emergency Department Research Pediatrics Hospitals 89

Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Aims and Objectives This qualitative study aims to establish the existence and impact of patient-to-staff incivility on staff wellbeing and patient care in the Emergency Department (ED). However, incivility can occur between any group of persons, including between staff and patients.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Patient Safety Research 40

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This has been shown to increase the first pass success rate in these challenging scenarios, reducing the risk of complications and optimizing patient safety (23). Case Resolution: The patient was placed on NIPPV. The patient was placed in a semi-fowler’s position and given 0.4mg/kg of midazolam. Int J Emerg Med.

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Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 92