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Contrast Media Shortage of 2022 – Lessons Learned

EMDocs

” – 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.

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The Broselow-Luten System

Pediatric EM Morsels

PAWPER [Wells 2013, Silvagni 2022] Takes into account body habitus. Zhu 2022] In Nepalese children, the Broselow correlated well at lower weights, but accuracy decreased at higher weights >18 kg. [K K 2020] In Mexican children, the Broselow differed from actual weight by <10% in 46-64% of patients. Published 2022 Sep 15.

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Is It OK for Internists to Wear Masks Forever?

Sensible Medicine

I have written my own essays about it on Sensible Medicine on September 28 th , 2022 , and January 11 th , 2024. The parallels to universal precautions, the balance of comfort, communication, and patient safety, and the issues of power in the doctor patient relationship keeps me coming back to the issue.

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Policy Playbook: Labor Actions and Unionization in Healthcare

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there were 31 recorded healthcare strikes in 2021, 39 recorded healthcare strikes in 2022, and 37 healthcare strikes in 2023 as of November 3rd. months since 2022. “Patient deaths do not increase during doctor strikes: But action should be organized in such a way that patient safety is not compromised, say US experts.”

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Medical Malpractice Insights: Radiology over-reads – Who’s responsible?

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The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. Catching Those Who Fall Through the Cracks: Integrating a Follow-Up Process for Emergency Department Patients with Incidental Radiologic Findings. 3 : September 2022. Tyler W et al.

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Preventing Healthcare-associated Infections

American Medical Compliance

According to the Emergency Care Research Institute, staffing shortages posed the greatest threat to patient safety in 2022. With staffing shortages expected to worsen in the coming years, finding ways to protect patient safety and combat healthcare-associated infections will improve patient health outcomes.

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Improving Care for Patients with a Non-English Language Preference (NELP)

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Improving patient safety systems for patients with limited English proficiency: a guide for hospitals. Hospital and health system-level interventions to improve care for limited English proficiency patients: a systematic review. The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. October 2022.