The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This can result in catastrophic errors if test results are misinterpreted, or a blood transfusion with incorrect ABO typing is given to the wrong patient. The best practice for this varies by electronic record system and hospital. Some use number and letter sequences combined with another unique word.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Food and Drug Administration Approval of Artesunate for Severe Malaria: Enough to Achieve Best Practice? Clin Microbiol Rev. 2020 Mar 11;33(2):e00104-19. PMID: 32161068 Thomas CM, Stauffer WM, Alpern JD. Clin Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 1; 76(3): e864–e866. PMID: 36056897 World Health Organization. WHO Guidelines for Malaria. 16 Oct 2023.

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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. Transfusion reactions are a spectrum of adverse events that can occur with the transfusion of whole blood or any of its components. One of the major risk factors is receiving a blood transfusion in the past.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 23, 2024

Therefore, it’s essential to understand things such as blood testing, blood transfusions and blood administration, and how to file the necessary documentation. The post Comprehensive Blood Administration Training appeared first on American Medical Compliance.

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