PEMBlog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Other complications include obstruction due to intussusception or volvulus, leading to bowel ischemia and shock. Radiology of Meckel’s Diverticulum. The most common presentation in children under 5 years of age is rectal bleeding, which may be intermittent or massive. The bleeding is usually painless. Clin Radiol.

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Radiology Radiology Resuscitation Administration 64

ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

He was shocked when the hospital CEO took him up on it, but a year later, volumes increased 30 percent with his emphasis on quality rather than cost-cutting. The AMA found that administrative burden of reimbursement and low rates were the most frequent factors in physicians’ decisions to sell their practices. Radiology Business.

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Hospitals Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 113

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

A) Administration of a 30 mL/kg bolus of normal saline B) Admission for intravenous vancomycin C) CT scan of the pelvis D) Emergency surgical consultation and broad-spectrum antibiotics Answer: D Fournier gangrene is necrotizing fasciitis of the perineal, genital, or perianal anatomy. Radiology Key. J Emerg Trauma Shock.

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EMS Ultrasounds Emergency Department Infectious Diseases 94

RebelEM

JANUARY 25, 2023

Radiology US 90% 96% 14.1 2.3 – 5.4) (-) LR: 0.18 (0.09 – 0.35) Ultrasound Findings Dilated loops of bowel (diameter > 2.5 3.6 – 55.6) (-) LR: 0.13 (0.08 – 0.20) ED US (+) LR: 9.5 (2.1 2.3 – 5.4) (-) LR: 0.18 (0.09 – 0.35) Ultrasound Findings Dilated loops of bowel (diameter > 2.5 0.27 – 0.83

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Operations Sepsis Resuscitation Ultrasounds 52

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Perhaps, not insignificantly, they were accustomed to receiving systematized government-supplied medical and trauma care, with "shock rooms" receiving an influx of victims, as contrasted to those later who opposed "socialized medicine." Committee on Shock. 1950s & 1960s Resuscitation Research. Trimble, Tom, RN CEN.

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Emergency Nursing EMS Resuscitation Military 40

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

4 Patients with pelvic fractures are considered unstable when systolic blood pressure < 90mmHg and heart rate >120bpm, or in those with dyspnea, altered mental status, or skin findings of shock. 12 An AP x-ray of the pelvis should be obtained in the ED for unstable patients. Note placement over the greater trochanters.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

However, IgE-mediated or not, anaphylactic shock is possible in either case. The American College of Radiology (ACR) recommends a premedication schedule 12 hours before a contrasted CT with steroids and diphenhydramine in patients who are at high risk for hypersensitivity reaction but recognizes that this is not feasible in the acute setting.

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Stroke Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 105

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 13, 2023

However, if radiological evidence of raised intracranial pressure is seen, do not perform lumbar puncture. cerebral abscess, tubercular meningitis, traumatic injuries), with suspected structural defects of the brain or with abnormally large heads. Raised intracranial pressure to be determined clinically rather than by CT scan. meningitis C.

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Seizures Pediatrics Dehydration Radiology 97

Sensible Medicine

MARCH 19, 2025

The three of us took the elevator down to the radiology department to examine the patients’ CT scans. He made a point, though, of meeting his colleague face-to-face, and everyone we visited was both shocked and delighted that we made the time for them. Only the Lord (and the administration) knows.

Radiology 71

Radiology Radiology Hospitals Administration 71

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

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Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64