EMDocs

MAY 15, 2024

Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS) Underestimates alveolar hypoxemia. ECG: Evaluate for ischemia, right heart strain. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. Overestimates arterial oxygen saturation. Up to 3x less accurate in black patients.

Blood Transfusions 97

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 97

EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS). ECG: Evaluate for ischemia, right heart strain. Blood transfusion Reduces the overall proportion of HbS. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. Underestimates alveolar hypoxemia. Improves oxygen carrying capacity.

Blood Transfusions 94

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 94

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 4, 2024

In select patient populations (such as those with poor outpatient follow-up), screening with a BMP to evaluate their serum creatinine may be beneficial Patients with asymptomatic hypertension should be referred to their PCP for outpatient follow-up.

Dislocations 85

Dislocations Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Burns 85

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9,

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64