Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Heart rate / rhythm Best practice to check in all 4 limbs. 200ml/hr for 2 consecutive hours), there are a few potential explanations; -they may be appropriately excreting any excess fluid they had previously been given (de-resuscitating)- for example, were they given 5 litres of crystalloid in resus the day prior?

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Documentation/Coding Hospitals Wellness Best Practices 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 12, 2023

I’m angry at the system for letting a culture develop where that kind of standard of emergency medicine is ok – we were told face to face that Max’s care was “best practice” It makes me angry that the hospital review found nothing wrong about taking 23 minutes to intubate the victim of an asthmatic arrest causing asystole.

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Resuscitation Anaphylaxis Best Practices Operations 145

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Fluid resuscitation should be initiated. Stable Patients For both stable and resuscitated patients, high-dose IV proton pump inhibitor therapy (i.e., 14 In clinically stable patients who do not require resuscitation, EGD is less urgent and may be performed within six to 24 hours. 6 Balloon tamponade (i.e., Medicine (Baltimore).

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EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

But bear in mind that ultrasound will undoubtedly be more difficult if the patient has a large body habitus, so don’t be disappointed if you’re not getting the best views. ASMBS pediatric committee best practice guidelines. 2015;25(4):622-627. Retrospective review; 7328 patients) Michalsky M, Reichard K, Inge T, et al.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The GCS should be measured after airway, breathing, and circulation are assessed, after a clear airway is established, and after necessary ventilatory or circulatory resuscitation has been performed. The GCS must be obtained through interaction with the patient (i.e.,

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Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

EM Literature of Note

OCTOBER 14, 2024

“Lactated Ringer vs Normal Saline Solution During Sickle Cell Vaso-Occlusive Episodes” A “target trial emulation” providing observational evidence supporting the superiority of lactated ringers solution over normal saline for the resuscitation of patients being admitted with sickle cell crises.

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Stroke Emergency Department Resuscitation Best Practices 89

ACEP Now

APRIL 9, 2025

Improving the management of acutely agitated patients in the emergency department through implementation of Project BETA (Best Practices in the Evaluation and Treatment of Agitation). Dr. Available at:[[link] Accessed April 8, 202511. Roppolo LP, Morris DW, Khan F, et al. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2020;1(5):898-907.

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Emergency Department Administration EKG/ECG Resuscitation 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 23, 2023

These unprocessed emotions can lead to vicarious trauma , especially in resuscitation providers. Rather, immediately after an unsuccessful resuscitation attempt, there should be an opportunity for those involved to partake. Best Practices in Mental Health. Resuscitation. Critical Care Medicine , 46 (1), pp.

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Emergency Department Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Best Practices 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 31, 2025

Sepsis is a significant cause of mortality in children, and fluid resuscitation is a key treatment strategy. It also emphasizes the need for better fluid management strategies, including early de-resuscitation in high-risk patients. Why does it matter? The secondary outcome was children who required mechanical ventilation.

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AED Leader

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Effective resuscitation care, including rescue breaths and temperature management, is key to improving both neurological and longer-term outcomes. One notable partnership is with LIFENET Care, a crucial player in resuscitation care. Stryker works with LIFENET Care to share vital patient data and improve resuscitation care.

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AED Leader

MAY 30, 2024

This can significantly reduce the chances of successful resuscitation. Outdated Guidelines : Guidelines for performing CPR and using AEDs are regularly updated based on the latest research and best practices. Q: How can I ensure my replacement AED is up-to-date with the latest guidelines?

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Shock Resuscitation Best Practices CPR 52

The Trauma Pro

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In my experience, one of the areas with the greatest variability is the person or persons who are actually directing the blood resuscitation, hanging the units, and doing the paperwork. But sometimes, the resuscitation needs may overwhelm even their ability to concentrate on the MTP. This may not be practical.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

You do not want to be caught in the position of potentially precipitously providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a child undergoing palliative care, because of a lack of understanding of how increasingly large doses of pain medications can affect breathing and circulation ( AAP 2000 ). Am J Emerg Med. 2015 Jun;33(6):791-5.

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Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 6, 2024

and (2022), A BURST-BAUS consensus document for best practice in the conduct of scrotal exploration for suspected testicular torsion: the Finding Consensus for Orchidopexy in Torsion (FIX-IT) study. Khadhouri, S., Driver, C.P., Johnston, M.J., Parnham, A., Shabbir, M., Summerton, D.J., Williams, A., MacLennan, S., Kasivisvanathan, V.

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Documentation/Coding Operations Ultrasounds Hospitals 52

EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

Sepsis There has been much controversy over the last two decades around the various nuances of volume resuscitation in ED patients with suspected sepsis, much of which goes beyond the scope of this limited review. In lower-resource settings, the evidence is stronger against a liberal approach to volume resuscitation. Andrews et al.

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