Taming the SRU

MAY 30, 2023

Frederick 1st trimester pregnancy accounts for 10% of all ED visits from women of reproductive age 28% present on weekends 37% present after hours Despite the fact that a lot of these patients present after hours, radiology is rarely available 24/7 TVUS diagnoses nearly 50% of early pregnancies after an inconclusive transabdominal US ED-performed TVUS (..)

OB/GYN 52

OB/GYN Ultrasounds Pediatrics Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

JULY 3, 2023

4 Common symptoms of SAH on presentation include vomiting, neck stiffness, altered mental status or decreased level of consciousness, hemiparesis, and seizure-like activity. 18 Seizure Seizure is common in the setting of acute SAH, especially spontaneous SAH, due to cerebral and meningeal irritation.

Seizures 85

Seizures Stroke Outcomes EMS 85

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

HAJDU Mild TBI’s & Concussions in the Emergency Department TBI’s are relatively common >3 million TBI’s in the US annually 2.5 million presentation to ED’s throughout the US Usually occur due to falls Also commonly occur due to sports, MVC’s, etc.

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64