Pediatric EM Morsels
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Food and Drug Administration Approval of Artesunate for Severe Malaria: Enough to Achieve Best Practice? falciparum parasitemia , and no other defined cause of AMS (WHO 2023). 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. 16 Oct 2023.
RebelEM
JANUARY 18, 2024
Until that time, the best evidence indicates that in the sickest patients (i.e. septic shock) earlier antibiotics most likely makes a difference in morbidity and mortality, however earlier antibiotics in all patients who meet SIRS criteria may not be a good thing and potentially cause more harms than good.
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AED Leader
APRIL 23, 2024
A manual defibrillator is a device used to deliver an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm. When activated, the defibrillator delivers a controlled electric shock, interrupting the heart’s chaotic electrical activity and allowing it to reset and resume its regular beating pattern.
AED Leader
MAY 30, 2024
AEDs are portable devices that deliver an electric shock to the heart, restoring its rhythm. Regular battery replacement guarantees that the device is always powered and ready to deliver a life-saving shock. Software Updates : AED manufacturers often release updates to enhance device performance and address potential issues.
AED Leader
JUNE 11, 2023
Studies have shown a greater likelihood of survival when a bystander used an AED (67%) rather than waiting for emergency medical services to shock the patient (43%). Having a fully functional and fully charged AED has been one of the key factors in the survival of SCA patients who have been rescued across the United States.
ACEP Now
JUNE 6, 2023
Example: “ I can imagine this comes as a shock” or “ I can hear how upset you are.” best practice” for patient-centered communication: A narrative review. Often, patients are going through physical, emotional, or spiritual discomfort and this step allows for us to recognize their discomfort. AMA Journal of Ethics.
RebelEM
APRIL 22, 2024
Early in the pandemic, extensive efforts were made to identify the best approach to oxygenation in this group of patients. Best practices settled on aggressive use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and delaying invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) where feasible. Outcomes (secondary): 90-day all-cause mortality.
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