Northwestern EM Blog

APRIL 25, 2022

Violation of the joint capsule exposes the sterile intra-articular space to the environment which can result in a deep infection and sepsis. Definitive treatment is joint wash out in the Operating Room. 2020; [link] Konda SR, Howard D, Davidovitch RI, Egol KA. Techniques in hand & upper extremity surgery. 2019;23(2):59-61.

Soft Tissue Injuries 52

Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Sepsis Documentation/Coding 52

PulmCCM

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

What they did Adult patients admitted to one of 53 intensive care units in New Zealand or Australia between September 2017 and December 2020 were eligible. 45% of patients were admitted to the ICU directly from operating or recovery rooms, 79% were mechanically-ventilated and 42% had sepsis.

Fluid Resuscitation 40

Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Outcomes Sepsis 40

EMDocs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

World Society of Emergency Surgery guidelines (2020) “What is the best way to make a diagnosis of ALCD? Limitations: operator dependent, may be inconclusive, is not reliable for diagnosing complications. 2020 update of the WSES guidelines for the management of acute colonic diverticulitis in the emergency setting. N Engl J Med.

Radiology 87

Radiology Radiology Operations Best Practices 87

EMDocs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Operative complications requiring surgical intervention or hospitalization occur in about 3-6% of all hysterectomies (5). difficile infection, and post-operative hemorrhage. Abscess and Infected Hematoma : This condition is typically delayed, occurring most commonly 10-14 days post-operatively.

OB/GYN 86

OB/GYN Operations EMS Ultrasounds 86

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 9, 2020

Date: May 9th, 2020 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Sean Moore is an Assistant Professor at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), Chief of Emergency Services at Lake of the Woods Hospital in Kenora, Medical director with Ornge, and Associate Medical Director with CritiCall Ontario. April 11th, 2020 * Tang et al. AEM May 2020.

Sepsis 40

Sepsis EMS Research Operations 40

EMDocs

JANUARY 16, 2025

Today we cover the Phoenix Sepsis Criteria. years Best performing criteria identified by AUPRC and AUROC 4-organ-system model translated into the Phoenix Sepsis Score had best mortality prediction characteristics AUPRC of 0.23-0.38 Well provide summaries of the evidence to support your decisions at the bedside. but PPV ranges from 25.1-39.5%

Sepsis 88

Sepsis Pediatrics Shock Hospitals 88

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 1, 2024

However, children who had an operation experienced improvements in behaviour, symptoms, and quality of life and had lower blood pressure. During the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021), the incidence of IPD reached its lowest level in 20 years. 2023 Dec 12 Pediatric Sepsis Diagnosis, Management, and Sub-phenotypes. Eur J Pediatr.

Pediatrics 98

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Blood Transfusions Sepsis 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

suprapubic catheters, gastrostomy tubes, haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis lines – may have been left in situ in the initial post-operative period), and central vascular catheters. Look for scars indicating previous central lines, peritoneal dialysis catheters or operations. Consider sepsis and treat it accordingly.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52

Mind The Bleep

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Always consider management as per ATLS protocol and SEPSIS 6 if relevant. Regular medications. Management The management is guided by the examination findings which are covered in the respective chapter, this section will delve into the importance of a number of those steps, as well as further long-term care. link] Jakeman, M., Markeson, D.,

Fractures 52

Fractures Infectious Diseases Documentation/Coding Hospitals 52