EMDocs

OCTOBER 21, 2023

The NIHSS cutoff that predicts outcomes is 4 points higher in AC compared with PC infarctions. Basilar artery occlusion remains a challenging diagnosis to make, and the delays in reaching the diagnosis can have considerable impact on health outcomes. link] Burns JD, Rindler RS, Carr C, et al. hour IV thrombolytic window.

EMS 93

EMS Stroke Outcomes Hospitals 93

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

E.g. burns, neurosurgery, interventional radiology. There is significant evidence in adults and developing in the paediatric population that TXA results in better outcomes if given early in patients with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) and does not cause harm. What GCS would the administration be recommended for?

Domestic Violence 59

Domestic Violence Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

RebelEM

MARCH 23, 2023

The primary outcome, hospital length of stay, was significantly shorter both before and after propensity score adjustment for the phenobarbital group. A broad range of variables were included that potentially influences treatment decisions and/or outcomes. and IM, and the physician was able to choose the method of administration.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Outcomes Burns Hospitals 52

Critical Care Now

APRIL 21, 2022

Outcomes of sustained low-efficiency dialysis versus continuous renal replacement therapy in critically ill adults with acute kidney injury: a cohort study. BMC Nephrol 2015;16:127.

Burns 52

Burns Administration Outcomes Hospitals 52

Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

At those levels, bicarbonate administration has not been shown to improve cardiac output, MAP or pressor response. For example, a patient in cardiogenic shock will likely worsen with the administration of fluids and the wrong vasopressors. A loading dose of 100mg IV should be given, followed by 50mg every 6 hours thereafter.

Anaphylaxis 52

Anaphylaxis Shock Sepsis Resuscitation 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2011

In spite of aggressive questioning, he denied chest pain, but he did tell one triage nurse that he had had some chest burning, and so he underwent an ECG: There are deep Q-waves and QS-waves in precordial leads V2-V3, with a bit of R-wave left in V4. He had been awakened by cough at 3 AM 2 days earlier. Circulation 1999;99(15):1972-7.

EKG/ECG 52

EKG/ECG Burns Administration Outcomes 52

ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

This is a discussion of a potentially disastrous airway outcome. She was kept upright until immediately before paralytic administration. Burns B, Habig K, Eason H, Ware S. As with other entities, management of the airway must take precedence. While unusual, nosebleeds may present with life-threatening airway compromise.

Airway Management 45

Airway Management EMS Burns Operations 45

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Case: A 34-year-old male presents to the emergency department with burning epigastric pain after eating two hours ago. Secondary Outcomes: Medication palatability (taste, bitterness, texture, and overall acceptability) using a VAS, change in pain score 60 minutes post administration and adverse events. AEM Sept 2020.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Burns Outcomes Administration 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

21 Case: A 40-year-old male presents to the ED with a burning epigastric pain that has been worsening over the past week. Pain can be gnawing, aching, burning, and located in the upper abdomen. Cause and outcome of atypical chest pain in patients admitted to hospital. Pain can be improved or exacerbated with meals. J R Soc Med.

Emergency Department 105

Emergency Department Fractures Burns EMS 105

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9,

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64

EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

13 While there is good data that early antibiotics for patients in septic shock reduce mortality 18-19 the role of early and aggressive volume resuscitation and its impacts on patient-centered outcomes remain unclear. It may be reasonable to consider IV fluid administration in patients with moderate dehydration or prolonged vomiting.

Dehydration 73

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis Resuscitation 73

EMDocs

MARCH 14, 2024

7 During the Trump administration, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved several Medicaid plan waivers that would allow states (e.g. 8 Under the Biden administration, CMS is not renewing or approving new work-requirement waivers, yet for now such states continue to have expanded Medicaid eligibility.

Administration 99

Administration Outcomes Burns Operations 99