RebelEM

JANUARY 18, 2024

Background: Sepsis remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. It is well-established that earlier recognition and treatment can lead to better outcome for these patients . Prehospital Administration of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics for Sepsis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Health Sci Rep 2022.

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Sepsis Hospitals Administration Outcomes 130

PulmCCM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Also, many patients with infection won’t have fevers, and those that don’t may be at the highest risk for poor outcomes. In 42 patients getting PET scans in a neuro-ICU over 10 years, four of the six with sepsis had infectious foci identified. °C oral measured multiple times).

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Best Practices Ultrasounds Infectious Diseases Sepsis 111

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Included patients had confirmed uncomplicated diverticulitis but no immunosuppression, peritonitis, sepsis. No difference in their primary outcome of complications and need for emergency surgery (1.9% Patients with sepsis and immunocompromise were not included. 623 patients included. 528 patients included. 5.0%; p = 0.085).

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Sepsis Best Practices Hospitals Outcomes 108

ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

Patients with sepsis get antibiotics. However, rapid initiation of treatment is actually patient-centered care that can both lead to better outcomes and limit ED boarding. This month, we are discussing the medical management of patients with mild to moderate agitation. Patients with opiate overdose get naloxone.

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Emergency Department Psychiatric Administration Best Practices 52

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Leakage from the staple line typically presents within the first week, but can present up to 35 days, usually with fevers, tachycardia, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting sepsis, or peritonitis. Some may present with isolated tachycardia while others may present with profound sepsis – tachycardia, hypotension, and fever. At 6 to 8 mL/kg.

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Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

EMDocs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

American Gastroenterological Association (2021) Best Practice Advice 1: Computed tomography should be considered to confirm the diagnosis of diverticulitis in patients without a prior imaging-confirmed diagnosis and to evaluate for potential complications in patients with severe presentations.

Radiology 87

Radiology Radiology Operations Best Practices 87

ACEP Now

JANUARY 2, 2025

An accurate story requires information from millions of ED visits, a way to analyze the data, and a way to use that analysis across different settings and patient populations for better outcomes. This participation ensures that EDs nationwide not only meet benchmarks, but actively refine their practices.

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Best Practices Stroke Emergency Department Research 52