Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 31, 2025

The primary outcome was to evaluate the impact of % FO in paediatric patients with sepsis or septic shock at any time after PICU admission. 41% of patients with septic shock had MODS. Reviewed by Dr Sadia Irshad Article 3: Updates on the management of sepsis and shock Long B, Gottlieb M. Am J Emerg Med. 2025 Apr;90:179-191.

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EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Nachi: We’re going to be talking about the pathophysiology of cannabinoids, clinical findings in abuse, best practice management, differences between natural and synthetic cannabinoids, and treatment for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Jeff: And the etiology of CHS is not well understood. So buckle up and get ready.

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EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

Jeff: And while it seems crass to even mention the financial impact, the number is shocking - suicide has an estimated economic burden of $5.4 The PSS-3 assesses for depression/hopelessness and suicidal ideations in the past 2 weeks as well as lifetime history of suicide attempt. billion per year in the US.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Tachycardia, tachypnea, and a change in behavior can be indicators not only to the presence of pain, but possibly to its etiology as well. For children greater than one year who are preverbal, a well performing scale is the FLACC score: Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability ( Table 3 ).

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Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Compliance isn’t just a box to check—it’s a vital responsibility that safeguards patient well-being and protects organizations from significant financial losses. Offer solutions or best practices to help rectify problems. This staggering figure highlights the importance of staying vigilant.

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Documentation/Coding Operations Best Practices Shock 105

EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

1,2 For hypervolemia in heart failure patients, orthopnea >2 pillows is the most reliable clinical finding, 3,4 though an increase in peripheral edema and increased weight can be useful as well. 6-8 In patients who are on long-term hemodialysis, typical non-invasive signs of volume assessment seem to be unreliable as well.

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ACEP Now

APRIL 14, 2025

This toolkit distills current best practices, integrates clinical decision support, and gives high-yield trauma management strategies for use in real-time (e.g., Hemorrhagic Shock and Massive Transfusion Protocol ). Stiell IG, Wells GA, Vandemheen KL, et al. National Emergency X-Radiography Utilization Study Group.

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Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 16, 2023

References TravelHealthPro [link] BMJ Best Practice [link] UK national guidelines: [link] Written by: Dr Hermaleigh Townsley – IMT2 Infectious Diseases Reviewed by: Dr Hugh Adler ID/MM – SpR However, patients do not always notice mosquito bites.

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