Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

He, along with Dr. Bob Luten, a PEM physician in Jacksonville, FL , designed the Broselow-Luten color-coded length-based system to help estimate a child’s weight, and thereby offload the cognitive burden of medication dosing and choice of equipment sizes in pediatric resuscitations. .” Bowen 2016] Moral of the Morsel: Weight Matters!

Pediatrics 271

Pediatrics Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Wellness 271

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

13 Interventions may include: Ascertaining a patient’s preferred language early in the clinical encounter (during registration, for instance), and clearly documenting this preference in a place that is visible to all providers. Educating patients on their rights. Utilizing certified interpreters and documenting their use.

Documentation/Coding 105

Documentation/Coding Emergency Department Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices 105

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Another study found a 1-year post Roux-en-y ED visit rate of 31% and yet another found that 25% of these patients will require admission within 2 years of surgery. While it was < 15% in 1990, by 2016 it reached 40%. Vitamin D, B12, Calcium, foate, iron, and thiamine deficiencies are all well documented complications.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Alcohol Use as a Global Health Risk In 2016, alcohol consumption was identified as the seventh leading risk factor for premature death and disability worldwide. Understanding this definition helps healthcare providers recognize the importance of fall prevention as a critical aspect of patient safety.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Documentation/Coding Wellness 52