Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The PAWPER tape as a tool for rapid weight assessment in a Paediatric Emergency Department: Validation study and comparison with parents’ estimation and Broselow tape. Int J Emerg Med. Use of the Broselow tape in a Mexican emergency department. J Emerg Med. Epub 2018 Oct 18. Resuscitation.

Pediatrics 269

Pediatrics Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Wellness 269

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

cats and dogs have their own GCS scores [Lapsley 2019, Ash 2018] Moral of the Morsel Modified can make it Merrier! Interrater reliability of Glasgow Coma Scale scores in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med. 2018 Jun;128(6):1612-1620. Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex.

Head Injuries 246

Head Injuries Pediatrics Outcomes Shock 246

ACEP Now

MARCH 13, 2024

Emergency departments (EDs) provide the essential service of evaluating patients with unscheduled, acute, undifferentiated, and decompensated conditions. Kluesner is an emergency physician in Iowa City, Iowa, at UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. 2018):e0203316. Academic Emergency Medicine 22.2

Ethical Issues 52

Ethical Issues Emergency Department Operations Hospitals 52

The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Bottom line: I have visited a number of hospitals that successfully use the Nelson score to assist with admission service decision-making while the patient is still in the emergency department. Journal of Trauma Nursing, 25 (3), 192-195, 2018. The only gray zone is the score of 4 or 5. Am Surg, 88(7), 1537-1540, 2022.

Documentation/Coding 147

Documentation/Coding Emergency Department Hospitals 147

Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Differences in intubation outcomes for pediatric patients between pediatric and general Emergency Departments. Intubation practice and outcomes among pediatric emergency departments: A report from National Emergency Airway Registry for Children (NEAR4KIDS). Acad Emerg Med. 2018 Mar;28(3):210-217.

Pediatrics 183

Pediatrics Emergency Department Outcomes Sepsis 183

ACEP Now

MAY 9, 2024

1,2 You’ll also find the story of Sheila Powell, a woman who suffered a pneumothorax during her 2018 Miami BBL and whose 16-year-old daughter worried that in “just a blink of the eye, I could have lost my mom.” Familiarity with post-op restrictions for gluteal AFT patients will also improve their care in the emergency department.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Operations Ultrasounds Hospitals 52

EB Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

We’ll be taking you through the February 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice: Emergency Department Management of Patients with Thermal Burns. Welcome back to Emplify, the podcast corollary to EB Medicine’s Emergency Medicine Practice.

Burns 40

Burns Emergency Department 40

ACEP Now

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Patients with severe agitation are frequently encountered in the emergency department (ED) setting. Emergency departments can be crowded and chaotic, further exacerbating mental health issues. A 2018 study by Klein et al., ACEP Policy statement: Use of droperidol in the emergency department.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Pediatrics Research Hospitals 52

RebelEM

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Elbow Dislocations in the Emergency Department: A Review of Reduction Techniques. J Emerg Med. 2018 Jun;54(6):849-854. Epub 2018 Apr 19. 2018 Apr 4;100(7):e46. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan–. PMID: 30521261 Gottlieb M, Schiebout J. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2018.02.011. 2018.02.011.

Dislocations 118

Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Outcomes 118

RebelEM

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Background Information: Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate (RVR) is one of the many tachydysrhythmias we encounter in the Emergency Department (ED). Amiodarone versus digoxin for acute rate control of atrial fibrillation in the emergency department. Am J Emerg Med. Am J Emerg Med. 2, 2018, pp.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Administration EMS Dehydration 52

Emergency Medicine Journal

JULY 22, 2024

The rate of violent events in Mexico, especially in hospital settings, has increased since 2006, but has become more evident in 2018. Mass violence events, especially in healthcare settings, have devastating consequences and long-lasting effects on the victims and the community. The year 2019 had the highest number of incidents.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Hospitals 52

EM Literature of Note

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

These are each awful, of course, in their own way from a patient- and parent-oriented standpoint, but they’re also quite awful at the population level, overburdening limited pediatric and emergency department resources. “Nirsevimab and Acute Bronchiolitis Episodes in Pediatric Emergency Departments” [link] Tweet

Emergency Department 85

Emergency Department Pediatrics Administration Wellness 85

Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 9, 2024

Neonates presenting to the Emergency Department often cause a lot of uncertainty. Let’s review how Congenital Syphilis may present to our Emergency Departments: Congenital Syphilis : Basics Occurs when the spirochete Treponema pallidum is transmitted from mother to fetus. Is this scalp swelling normal?

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 152

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Seizures Pediatrics 152

EB Medicine

MAY 1, 2018

Join hosts Jeff Nusbaum, MD, and Nachi Gupta, MD on this episode of EMplify as they take you through the May 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice: Recognizing and Managing Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Emergency Department. This month’s issue was authored by Drs.

Infectious Diseases 40

Infectious Diseases Emergency Department 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 23, 2023

In most Emergency Departments, staff are allotted little of that scarce resource, time, to begin processing what has just occurred. The Pause Jonathon Bartels worked as an Emergency Nurse in America in 2009. After the death of a young person in the Emergency Department, he initiated ‘ The Pause.’ & Liska, H.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Best Practices 98

EB Medicine

MARCH 1, 2018

Join hosts Jeff Nusbaum, MD, and Nachi Gupta, MD on this episode of EMplify as they take you through the March 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice: Emergency Department Management of Smoke Inhalation Injuries in Adults.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Burns 40

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 12, 2024

A national survey of children’s experiences and needs when attending Canadian pediatric emergency departments. June 2024 Date: Oct 1, 2024 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Andrew (Andy) Tagg is an Emergency Physician with a special interest in education and lifelong learning. Reference: Ma K et al. He is accompanied by his worried parents.

Emergency Department 90

Emergency Department Pediatrics Outcomes EMS 90

PEMBlog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a complex and progressive disease requiring highly specialized care, especially in emergency situations. When patients with DMD present in the Emergency Department (ED), an understanding of the nuanced aspects of their care is essential for optimal management. 2018 Oct;142(Suppl 2):S72-S81.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Fractures Best Practices Documentation/Coding 52

ALiEM

MARCH 18, 2024

Shortly after that, the finger turned purple, so she came to the Emergency Department for evaluation. 2018 Jun 27;40:1-2. After the popping sensation, she noticed a cool sensation of the finger and numbness to the entire finger. She denied pain in the hand and has had no problems moving the finger. No other complaints or issues.

Burns 122

Burns Academics Emergency Department 122

EB Medicine

APRIL 1, 2018

Join hosts Jeff Nusbaum, MD, and Nachi Gupta, MD on this episode of EMplify as they take you through the April 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice: Jaundice in the Emergency Department: Meeting the Challenges of Diagnosis and Treatment.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department 40

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 13, 2024

He is an assistant professor in Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at the School of Medicine at the University of Washington. Case: A 70-year-old woman was brought into the emergency department by EMS after her family reported she was having trouble talking. hours from onset of symptoms.

Stroke 112

Stroke Documentation/Coding Emergency Department EMS 112

EB Medicine

JULY 1, 2018

Join Jeff, a former firefighter, and Nachi, a former mathematician, as they take you through the July 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice: Emergency department management of dyspnea in the dying patient Most Important References 17. Reuben DB, Mor V. Dyspnea in terminally ill cancer patients. 1986;89(2):234-236.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department 40

EMDocs

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In October 2022, the American College of Cardiology released an updated expert consensus decision regarding the evaluation of chest pain in the emergency department. This included the addition several new STEMI equivalents [4] on ECG that warrant “prompt evaluation for emergency coronary angiography.” J Am Coll Cardiol.

EKG/ECG 110

EKG/ECG Emergency Department Academics Operations 110

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 20, 2018

[display_podcast] Date: October 17th , 2018 Reference #1: Aycock, Westafer et al. Ann Emerg Med 2018 (CRD42017056195) Reference #2: Weisbord SD, Gallagher M, Jneid H, et al; PRESERVE Trial Group. NEJM 2018 (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01467466.) [display_podcast] Date: October 17th , 2018 Reference #1: Aycock, Westafer et al.

Outcomes 69

Outcomes Emergency Department Pediatrics 69

EB Medicine

JUNE 1, 2018

Join hosts Jeff Nusbaum, MD, and Nachi Gupta, MD on this episode of EMplify as they take you through the June 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice: Managing Shoulder Injuries in the Emergency Department Fracture, Dislocation, and Overuse.

Dislocations 40

Dislocations Emergency Department Fractures Research 40

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 9, 2018

[display_podcast] Date: June 8th, 2018 Reference: April MD, et al. Aromatherapy Versus Oral Ondansetron for Antiemetic Therapy Among Adult Emergency Department Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. display_podcast] Date: June 8th, 2018 Reference: April MD, et al.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Academics Administration Operations 52

ACEP Now

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates of emergency department (ED) visits for 2022 were recently released. ED visit estimates and utilization rates for 2018 to 2022 are shown in Figure 1. Estimates of Emergency Department Visits in the United States, 2016-2022. Click to enlarge.

CDC 52

CDC Emergency Department Hospitals 52

Greater Sydney Area HEMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It is currently the subject of future research and publication in the emergency department setting. Anesthesiology 2018; 128 : 38–43. [v] Medicine 2018; 97 : e13661. At the very least, knowledge of it as an option in the armamentarium of retrieval and critical care providers is important. Green et al. October 2023. [vi]

Ultrasounds 98

Ultrasounds Shock Research Operations 98

ACEP Now

MAY 10, 2024

Patients often seek care in the emergency department (ED) setting when flares of pain affect their ability to ambulate, climb stairs, or even stand up from sitting. Presentation of Knee Osteoarthritis in the Emergency Department: A Problem Worth Mentioning? 2018 Jan;21(1):41-52. J Emerg Med. Ragab, A.R.,

Ultrasounds 92

Ultrasounds Emergency Department Hospitals Wellness 92

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 13, 2018

[display_podcast] Date: October 10th , 2018 Reference: Karlow et al. A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis of Ketamine as an Alternative to Opioids for Acute Pain in the Emergency Department. AEM Oct 2018. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Corey Heitz is an emergency physician in Roanoke, Virginia. AEM Oct 2018.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Academics 52

ALiEM

MARCH 7, 2024

Facts and Literature Review Bladder volume estimation Measuring bladder volume via POCUS in pediatric patients has been studied, demonstrating a benefit on Emergency Department workflow and length of stay (Table 1). The pain is intermittent, sharp, severe, and associated with 2 episodes of nonbloody, nonbilious emesis. Dessie et al.,

Ultrasounds 70

Ultrasounds Pediatrics Radiology Radiology 70

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 6, 2018

[display_podcast] Date: October 5th , 2018 Reference: Stiell et al. A Multicenter Program to Implement the Canadian C-Spine Rule by Emergency Department Triage Nurses. display_podcast] Date: October 5th , 2018 Reference: Stiell et al. She is worried she may have a serious injury to her neck. Reference: Stiell et al.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department EMS Fractures 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 19, 2018

[display_podcast] Date: May 16, 2018 Reference: Freund et al. Effect of the Pulmonary Embolism Rule-Out Criteria on Subsequent Thromboembolic Events
 Among Low-Risk Emergency Department Patients: The PROPER Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA February 2018. display_podcast] Date: May 16, 2018 Reference: Freund et al.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Research EKG/ECG 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Date: December 30th, 2018 Happy New Years to all the SGEMers out there in the #FOAMed world. It is time to reflect upon 2018 and look forward to 2019. Last year we named 2017 the year of FeminEM and celebrated 15 amazing women in emergency medicine. It is time to reflect upon 2018 and look forward to 2019.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Academics EMS Hospitals 52

RebelEM

DECEMBER 5, 2023

At the time of discharge, thorough education and the availability of IM epinephrine for the patient is paramount to allow for prompt treatment of an unlikely biphasic reaction ( Pourmand 2018 , Shaker 2020 ). A naphylaxis – Emergency Medicine Updates 2. Read More: 1. Ali P, Robinson C, Syed W, Mazer-Amirshahi M.

Anaphylaxis 81

Anaphylaxis Allergic Reactions Emergency Department EMS 81

Emergency Medicine Journal

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Being a trauma team leader, emergency physician in charge or clinical lead all look very different and require a range of skills, but are all certainly forms of leadership that have a significant impact on the running of an emergency department, patient outcomes and, as is increasingly being recognised, staff well-being.

Leadership 52

Leadership Emergency Department Outcomes Wellness 52

RebelEM

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

There are greater than 2 million annual emergency department visits for suspected renal colic in the US, and Ct scanning is performed for more than 90% of patients who receive a diagnosis of kidney stone. ” The Journal of Urology 199.4S (2018): e683-e684. What Your Gut Says: We need a CT report to diagnose a kidney stone.

Radiology 84

Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Ultrasounds 84