Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2024

A man in his 90s with a history of HTN, CKD, COPD, and OSA presented to the emergency department after being found unresponsive at home. Vital signs were within normal limits on arrival to the Emergency Department. Am J Emerg Med. 2016 Nov;34(11):2182-2185. Epub 2016 Aug 27. 2016.08.053.

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EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding Emergency Department COPD 116

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This post aims to broadly cover the types of PTX, the diagnostic modalities available, and the ideal management by PTX type in the Emergency Department. Trends in the Incidence and Recurrence of Inpatient-Treated Spontaneous Pneumothorax, 1968-2016. Ann Emerg Med. Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med. Eur Respir Rev.

Fractures 96

Fractures COPD Hospitals Emergency Department 96

Cook County EM Blog

APRIL 22, 2022

The Case: A 68-year-old male with a history of CHF, COPD, CAD s/p stenting, HTN, and DM presents to the emergency department with worsening dyspnea and bilateral lower extremity edema for one week with associated orthopnea, and increased home oxygen requirement. Published on April 12, 2016. VS: T 36.6, Ultrasound G.E.L.

Ultrasounds 40

Ultrasounds COPD Emergency Department 40

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Louis); Marina Boushra, MD (EM-CCM, Cleveland Clinic Foundation); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case Emergency Medical Services brings in a 62-year-old male with COPD in acute on chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure (usually on 3 L nasal cannula, now on non-rebreather at 15 L/min). Int J Emerg Med. Eur J Emerg Med.

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Emergency Department Resuscitation COPD Shock 98

RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

Comparison of the MASCC and CISNE scores for identifying low-risk neutropenic fever patients: analysis of data from three emergency departments of cancer centers in three continents. Application of the MASCC and CISNE Risk-Stratification Scores to Identify Low-Risk Febrile Neutropenic Patients in the Emergency Department.

Infectious Diseases 101

Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 101

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Most common triggers include respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and pneumonia which can lead to forceful coughing -Other common triggers include forceful exertion, severe coughing or vomiting, asthma exacerbation, intense physical activity, or Valsalva maneuvers (e.g., 2016 Aug;181(8):e959-61. Pediatr Emerg Care.

COPD 79

COPD Pediatrics Emergency Department Ultrasounds 79

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Four days ago, he presented to the ED for a COPD exacerbation. COPD, cystic fibrosis), HIV/AIDS, cancer, immunosuppressed (i.e. A 28-year-old woman who is 32 weeks pregnant is seen in an emergency department in Phoenix for fever and cough. He reported having a COVID-19 infection 3 weeks ago but felt better 1-2 weeks ago.

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Infectious Diseases EMS COPD Research 72