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. Good correlation to bed scale weight in trauma patients (Pearson coefficient 0.86), but there was some error in the highest weight category.

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). Some institutions developed a tier-based system for outpatient imaging as well which was updated in real-time.

Radiology 99

Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Hospitals 99

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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. Unionization of healthcare providers can create opportunities to improve staff’s financial and general well-being, but may also facilitate future strikes.

Hospitals 98

Hospitals Research Patient Safety Wellness 98

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. Recent EM research priorities have advocated identifying means to optimise trainee well-being, retention and recruitment.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Wellness EMS Patient Safety 40

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. October 2022.

Documentation/Coding 104

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

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.

Leadership 105

Leadership Resuscitation Teamwork Patient Safety 105

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Early recognition and prompt treatment is key. non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and IV nitroglycerin infusion have been shown to reduce morbidity (intubation rates, ICU admission) & mortality.

Leadership 94

Leadership EMS Pediatrics Stroke 94