ACEP Now

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Repeat ECG following return of spontaneous circulation after administration of intravenous nitroglycerin. The decision was made to communicate directly with the on-call interventional cardiologist with specific and direct intent to discuss the administration of intravenous (IV) NTG. Click to enlarge.) What Would You Do Next?

Resuscitation 98

Resuscitation EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding COPD 98

RebelEM

JANUARY 29, 2024

PMID: 37188358 Clinical Question: What is the efficacy and safety of low-dose (25mg) prolonged administration (over 6hrs) of alteplase in patients with massive PE? Reduced-Dose Systemic Fibrinolysis in Massive Pulmonary Embolism: A Pilot Study. Clin Exp Emerg Med 2023.

Stroke 133

Stroke Outcomes Hospitals Administration 133

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

IV administration of potassium is indicated when arrhythmias are present or hypokalemia is severe (potassium level of less than 2.5 Administration of potassium may be empirical in emergent conditions. Document in the patient's chart that rapid infusion is intentional in response to life-threatening hypokalemia."

EKG/ECG 52

EKG/ECG Resuscitation Administration CPR 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

IV administration of potassium is indicated when arrhythmias are present or hypokalemia is severe (potassium level of less than 2.5 Administration of potassium may be empirical in emergent conditions. "If Document in the patient's chart that rapid infusion is intentional in response to life-threatening hypokalemia."

Shock 40

Shock EKG/ECG Resuscitation Ultrasounds 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2016

IV administration of potassium is indicated when arrhythmias are present or hypokalemia is severe (potassium level of less than 2.5 Administration of potassium may be empirical in emergent conditions. "If Document in the patient's chart that rapid infusion is intentional in response to life-threatening hypokalemia."

Resuscitation 52

Resuscitation EKG/ECG Hospitals Administration 52

Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Lane & Mcdonough Definition of an immediate whole body CT (iWBCT) scan Shortly after patient arrival.

Sepsis 95

Sepsis Fractures Documentation/Coding Administration 95

PulmCCM

MARCH 11, 2024

About 544,000 99292 codes were billed to CMS in 2021, according to ACCP , reportedly stable at about 10% of the total bills. The results: The added palliative care did not result in any significant improvement in length of stay, in-hospital mortality, reduced ICU transfers, ICU mortality, use of CPR or mechanical ventilation.

Hospice 52

Hospice Documentation/Coding Administration Hospitals 52