EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

13,16 In cases of radiological or nuclear incidents, follow referenced contamination and exposure protocols, including promptly consulting the radiation safety officer, wearing protective equipment, initiating decontamination measures and evaluating for acute radiation syndrome if indicated. J Appl Clin Med Phys. 2022;23(3):e13526.

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Best Practices Documentation/Coding Radiology Radiology 54

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 3, 2024

These multiple hazards include biological, chemical, ergonomic, and radiological risks. Therefore, there will also be updates on industry best practices for the evolving needs of dental practice. Importance of OSHA Dental Compliance Dental offices are fast-paced environments where staff face multiple hazards.

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PPE Hazardous Materials Documentation/Coding Operations 105

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A radiology performed ultrasound is ordered and has similar findings– Impression: no definitive IUP with a small amount of free fluid within physiologic limits. Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Volume 23, Issue 4, 2009. Am J Emerg Med. 2021 Nov;49:226-232. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2021.05.071.

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Ultrasounds Operations Radiology Radiology 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Clinical scoring tools for appendicitis The recently published Best Practice Pathway Guidance by NHS England recommends using clinical risk scores to assess all children with suspected appendicitis. Remember to test for urine b-HCG in female patients. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2020 Apr;4(4):271-280. Doria, A.S., A Meta-Analysis.

Emergency Department 105

Emergency Department Ultrasounds Pediatrics Best Practices 105

SheMD

APRIL 24, 2023

I got wheeled through the hospital corridors to radiology, in a patient gown, past residents, past firefighters, past a lot of puzzled faces. I waited in radiology for my formal ultrasound. Data will allow us to create policies and best practices to help protect women in medicine and keep them in the field.

Ultrasounds 83

Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 83

Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Heart rate / rhythm Best practice to check in all 4 limbs. Secretion burden and weak cough are common reasons for failed extubations, so this is a vital piece of information to guide clinical decisions. Patients receiving vasopressors may feel peripherally shut down as their peripheral vasculature constricts.

Documentation/Coding 52

Documentation/Coding Hospitals Wellness Best Practices 52

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Internal hernia after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a correlation between radiological and operative findings. ASMBS pediatric committee best practice guidelines. Society practice guidelines) Show Notes Jeff: Welcome back to EMplify the podcast corollary to EB Medicine’s Emergency Medicine Practice.

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Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40