Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Taking care of a critically ill child can be nerve-racking to say the least, and downright petrifying for those who don’t do it frequently, even if they are well-trained and brilliant clinicians. DeBoer 2020] Now seen as industry standard in pediatric emergency care. PAWPER [Wells 2013, Silvagni 2022] Takes into account body habitus.

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Pediatrics Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Wellness 271

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 14, 2025

The Mental Health and Well-Being Essentials Training for Healthcare Professionals teaches providers to recognize and manage common mental health issues in their field. They learn to assess their own stress levels, identify warning signs, and apply strategies to maintain well-being.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. But your suspicion alone warrants closer followup than the usual back pain patient. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here. Stories of med mal lawsuits can save lives.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 17, 2024

Loss of psychological safety and mental well-being persist long after the episode and can impact future episodes of care. staff wellbeing/turnover and patient safety) can boost engagement. Civility is more than just a ‘nice-to-have’; it’s a fundamental human right and a priority for patient safety.

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Leadership Resuscitation Teamwork Patient Safety 105

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

This is commonly seen with Deaf patients who communicate using American Sign Language and require an ASL interpreter. Well-meaning providers who are not highly fluent may contribute to miscommunication and diagnostic errors. Certified interpreter use can improve communication and patient outcomes. Lion KC, et al. 45:446-458.

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

They increase the risks of hypoxia and acidosis during the apneic period as well as hypotension and hypoperfusion caused by the abrupt transition from negative-pressure to positive-pressure ventilation (10). Case Resolution: The patient was placed on NIPPV. Epub 2020 Dec 9. 2020 Jul;158(1):45-47. Epub 2020 Jul 2.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For the safety of staff as well as patients, interventions that interrupt escalations before they blossom into violence deserve further study. Our group from Highland Hospital has set out to understand the impact on workplace violence and patient safety of initiating a BERT in a busy, county hospital ED.

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