Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Most emergency drugs except for amiodarone and succinylcholine are based on ideal body weight [Emergency Medical Services for Children, Luten 2007] Epinephrine, dopamine, fentanyl, ketamine based on what child should weigh. PAWPER [Wells 2013, Silvagni 2022] Takes into account body habitus. Prehosp Emerg Care. x exp[0.02

Pediatrics 271

Pediatrics Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Wellness 271

EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

” – Musings of an American ED resident in July 2022 when US healthcare was affected simultaneously by supply chain issues from GE Healthcare (contrast media) and Abbott Laboratories (Similac baby formula). A baby formula milk shortage for adults.” 11 Table 1.

Radiology 99

Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Hospitals 99

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

12 How do we address these disparities in the emergency department? As providers, we must advocate for systemic and individual changes to improve care for NELP patients. Improving patient safety systems for patients with limited English proficiency: a guide for hospitals. Annals of Emergency Medicine.

Documentation/Coding 104

Documentation/Coding Emergency Department Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices 104

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. References : System-Level Process Change Improves Communication and Follow-Up for Emergency Department Patients With Incidental Radiology Findings. 3 : September 2022.

Radiology 97

Radiology Radiology EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding 97

Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Aims and Objectives Emergency Department (ED) crowding has dominated discourse around Emergency Medicine (EM) in recent years and is now well recognised as contributing towards patient harm. Less is known about the implications of crowded departments on staff. We identified three themes.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Wellness EMS Patient Safety 40

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Emergency physicians have long taken pride in delivering care every day of the week, every hour of the day. ACEP’s Emergency Department Accreditation program adds a layer to that, says Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, FAAP, FAEM, Chair of the program’s Board of Governors.

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Emergency Department Critical Access Geriatric Emergencies Ultrasounds 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 17, 2024

Introduction: Civility Matters Healthcare environments, particularly emergency departments, are characterised by high levels of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity ( VUCA ). staff wellbeing/turnover and patient safety) can boost engagement. 2022 May 12;46(3):319-24. How do you manage this situation?

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Leadership Resuscitation Teamwork Patient Safety 105