PEMBlog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

When patients with DMD present in the Emergency Department (ED), an understanding of the nuanced aspects of their care is essential for optimal management. Below are key considerations based on current best practices. Updated 2023 Jul 10]. Cardiac Management of the Patient With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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The Trauma Pro

JUNE 30, 2023

But now, in 2023, virtually every trauma center uses one of the major brands of EHR. A best practice would be to scan (or copy) the paper trauma flow sheet just before the patient leaves the emergency department for good so an interim version can be placed in the EHR.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 31, 2025

The value of white blood cell count in predicting serious bacterial infections in children presenting to the emergency department: a multicentre observational study Archives of Disease in Childhood 2025;110:191196. 2023 Nov;7(1):e002094. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2023-002094. Am J Emerg Med. Whats it about? 2025.01.054.

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EMDocs

JUNE 16, 2023

And now we’re here at our destination, the place we know and love, the emergency room to talk about what we should be doing for the growing volume of children with mental health problems boarding in the emergency department.

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Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 23, 2023

THE CASE A female in her early 20s, G4P2012, presents to the emergency department (ED) with a 5 day history of left lower quadrant abdominal pain which has been worsening since onset. Updated 2023 Jan 16]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan. Am J Emerg Med. 3 - Baker M, dela Cruz J. 2021.05.071.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

2 Information blocking is any practice that is “likely to interfere with access, exchange, or use of [EHI].” 3 These regulations have led to widespread practices of EHI, such as test results and clinical documentation, being shared with patients in real time. Training opportunities for documentation best practices should be employed.

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ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

ACEP should seek greater partnerships with residency directors and programs to ensure practicing physicians see the many products of ACEP’s efforts. While some issues are handled locally, many issues cannot be solved in our emergency department or hospital. If ACEP is already doing this, why be a member?

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Mind The Bleep

MAY 16, 2023

SM, “Paediatric Constipation Differential Diagnoses,” 5 March 2023. Harvey S, “ How to Use the Bristol Stool Chart in Childhood Constipation ,” Archives of Disease in Childhood: Education & Practice, 2022. [3] Kahana DD, “Constipation,” 5 March 2023. Available: [link]. [2]

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Broome Docs

JUNE 20, 2023

So we are planning to take this show on th eraod and do some live sessions later in 2023. 2023 May 1:e230780. BMJ Best Practice. 2023 May 1;246:109853. Epub 2023 Mar 24. 2023 Jun 8:S1473-3099(23)00299-2. 2023 Mar 21. 2023 Apr 13;388(15):1365-1375. JAMA Intern Med. Epub ahead of print.

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Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In the era of modern medicine, blood transfusions are commonplace, especially in the emergency department. While they are a lifesaving staple of medicine, they also come with risks that emergency providers must be aware of. Adverse reactions to transfusion of blood products and Best Practices for Prevention.”

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EMDocs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

American Gastroenterological Association (2021) Best Practice Advice 1: Computed tomography should be considered to confirm the diagnosis of diverticulitis in patients without a prior imaging-confirmed diagnosis and to evaluate for potential complications in patients with severe presentations. 2023 Apr 1;118(4):585-589.

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EMDocs

MAY 29, 2023

Louis); Marina Boushra (EM-CCM, Cleveland Clinic Foundation); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case A 54-year-old female with a past medical history of rheumatoid arthritis presents to the emergency department (ED) with generalized fatigue. Available: [link] Accessed 15 Apr 2023. (5) 2016 Dec;115(6):317-21. PMID: 29094869. (4)

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This blog post aims to help familiarise you with some of the most common reasons for prescribing antibiotics in the paediatric emergency department. Antibiotic Use for Common Infections in Pediatric Emergency Departments: A Narrative Review. Antibiotics 2023, 12, 1092. cited 2023 Jan 3]. cited 2023 Jan 3].

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 15, 2023

Date: 15 June 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Samina Ali is a pediatric emergency medicine physician, clinician scientist, and Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. A Pain Management Standard for Children first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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ACEP Now

JANUARY 5, 2025

emergency departments (EDs) with asthma-related conditions. For patients well enough to be discharged from the ED, emergency physicians generally ensure patients have access to an albuterol rescue inhaler and often prescribe a short course of steroids; however, this is not the best practice. 2023 GINA Main Report.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

2023 10 found that clinicians were 56% accurate in their assessments of patients admitted for heart failure when compared to the gold standard of blood volume measurement – a nuclear study utilizing radiolabeled red blood cells and albumin. 2023 Feb 25;14(1):211 Wang CS, FitzGerald MJ, et al. 11 A study by Stephan et al.

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ACEP Now

DECEMBER 7, 2024

A 28-year-old female is brought to the emergency department (ED) by police after a sexual assault. Experience of emergency department use among persons with a history of adverse childhood experiences. Trauma-informed care (TIC) best practices for improving patient care in the emergency department.

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