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2024 ACEP Elections Preview: Meet the Board of Directors Candidates

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Creation of an accurate database of emergency physicians living and working within a state, as well as a network of each states’ EM groups and ED medical directors would help chapter leaders disseminate relevant information, strengthen advocacy efforts, and plan regional solutions summits to focus on unique challenges.

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PEM Currents – Agitation in Children – Episode 5: The Boarded ED Patient

EMDocs

It’s stressful for the ED clinical staff as well. ED Best Practices Optimizing the Environment Separate area from main ED is possible that has less distractions, loud noises. Parent/Professional Advocacy League: Best Practices: Pediatric Emergency Department Psychiatric Boarding Kraft CM, Morea P, Teresi B, et al.

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PEM Currents – Agitation in Children – Episode 3: Pharmacologic Management

EMDocs

You should always follow your local practice guidelines and recommendations as well as adhere to approved medications in your facility. Document what you gave and why, as well as the impact. If a patient has a PRN on their med list do that! Route of administration If the patient is cooperative, offer oral medications first.