Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With concern for malaria, it is very important to identify who is non-immune and semi-immune as this can affect both the timeframe for illness after departure from the endemic country as well as severity of illness. Food and Drug Administration Approval of Artesunate for Severe Malaria: Enough to Achieve Best Practice?

Seizures 281

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

RebelEM

JANUARY 18, 2024

It is well-established that earlier recognition and treatment can lead to better outcome for these patients . Until that time, the best evidence indicates that in the sickest patients (i.e. Background: Sepsis remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.

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Sepsis Hospitals Administration Outcomes 130

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.

Shock 52

Shock Best Practices Outcomes Pediatrics 52

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.

Outcomes 74

Outcomes Best Practices EMS Shock 74

AED Leader

JUNE 25, 2024

Philips is a well-known and trusted brand in the AED market, providing reliable and user-friendly devices. By prioritizing the maintenance of your Philips AED , you are making a significant contribution to the safety and well-being of your organization and those who may need immediate medical assistance.

Operations 52

Operations Best Practices Documentation/Coding Shock 52

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Jeff: Well that’s kind worrisome. Which again reiterates why this is such an important topic for us as EM clinicians to be well-versed in. For the sake of completeness, just be aware that there is also the biliopancreatic diversion with or without a duodenal switch, as well as a vertical banded gastroplasty.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

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.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40