Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The American Academic of Pediatrics (AAP) proudly told parents to avoid peanuts in kids at high risk of allergy. Now let’s compare the two documents. If the AAP continues in this direction, they will burn through any remaining credibility. From their document. JMM Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.

Pediatrics 145

Pediatrics Documentation/Coding Burns Academics 145

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 13, 2024

Click here to sign up for Queen of Hearts Access Case A 58-year-old woman presented to the ED with burning chest pain that started 2-3 hours earlier while sitting on a porch swing. The physician documented “normal sinus rhythm”. The physician documented that she was “improved” and the patient was discharged.

EKG/ECG 93

EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding EMS Burns 93

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 4, 2024

Know your audience, and tailor your presentation to them in terms of humor, pop culture references, and dress code Err on the side of making your presentation slightly shorter than the alloted time to allow room for questions. It is better to finish early than rushing through your presentation

Dislocations 85

Dislocations Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Burns 85

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

mg/kg of IBW Seek to match a patient's minute ventilation with TV and RR after intubation Intentionally match patient's intrinsic RR noted prior to intubation Note that healthy lungs can handle 8 mL/kg, based on IBW, if that is useful for compensation Secure your ETT Thomas Tube Holder is a new ETT holder on Air Care for ETT down to size 6.5

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64