Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 13, 2024

Click here to sign up for Queen of Hearts Access Case A 58-year-old woman presented to the ED with burning chest pain that started 2-3 hours earlier while sitting on a porch swing. The physician documented “normal sinus rhythm”. The physician documented that she was “improved” and the patient was discharged. CK MB was 1.9

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EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding EMS Burns 92

ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

Per EMS, the patient was found at the bottom of a high voltage line with diffuse burns and amputation of his left forearm. FIGURE 1: Electrical burns of the patient’s bilateral feet. FIGURE 2: Traumatic amputation and electrical burn of the patient’s left arm. He was intubated by EMS due to the extent of his injuries.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Document a risk and benefit discussion with the patient regarding empiric anticoagulation, perhaps even including the HAS-BLED score in the documentation [10]. Give the first dose of enoxaparin in the ED: 1 mg/kg subcutaneously for 12 hours or 1.5 mg/kg for 24 hours.

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Ultrasounds Documentation/Coding Wellness EMS 96

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 4, 2024

Wound healing is faster with Dermabond compared to sutures, and can be useful as a less-painful technique to repair certain wounds Dermabond differs from non-medicinal superglue because it is sterile, is more flexible, and ultimately less brittle than standard superglue There have been care reports of non-medicinal glue (superglue, nail glue, etc.)

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Dislocations Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Burns 85

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Don’t be afraid to ask the simple questions: Where do I document? Are there distinctive sub-specialty referral pathways for your area e.g. liver, burns, surgery, neurosurgery etc. Top tip: verbally communicating your plan followed by clear documentation can help avoid confusion! Where do I prescribe? Where is the staff room?

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Documentation/Coding Teamwork Leadership Burns 52

ACEP Now

APRIL 4, 2024

However, the patient had known dextrocardia based on documented medical history and was confirmed with a recent chest x-ray. Burns E, Buttner R. 5 The patient’s initial left-sided EKG did not demonstrate concerning ST segment changes. Coronary Artery Disease. 2019;30(5):390-392. Right Ventricular Infarction. Life in the Fast Lane.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

ST elevation in both anterior and inferior leads does not necessarily indicate an LAD "wraparound" lesion ( Bozbeyoğlu reference documenting this cited by Dr. Aslanger below — with Dr. Aslanger as one of the co-authors ). Smith's Blog show this same phenomenon ).

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 19, 2019

Written by Pendell Meyers, with edits by Steve Smith A man in his early 40s with history of MI s/p PCI presented with bilateral anterior chest pain described as burning and belching with no radiation since last night starting around 11pm (roughly 11 hours ago). He also described a syncopal episode just prior to onset of symptoms.

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Northwestern EM Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This post will discuss a brief overview of hospital planning and operational setup with key elements of a disaster response from events that cause high numbers of blunt trauma, penetrating trauma, burns or crush injuries that may be seen following explosive events, mass shootings, or large scale motor vehicle collisions, to name a few.

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Mass Casualty Incidents EMS Hospitals Hazardous Materials 52

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

mg/kg of IBW Seek to match a patient's minute ventilation with TV and RR after intubation Intentionally match patient's intrinsic RR noted prior to intubation Note that healthy lungs can handle 8 mL/kg, based on IBW, if that is useful for compensation Secure your ETT Thomas Tube Holder is a new ETT holder on Air Care for ETT down to size 6.5

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Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

It is important to be accurate when assessing and documenting wounds as it can have medico-legal implications, should your assessment later come up in a court case. Wounds are a very common presentation to A&E and minor injuries departments. Wound management is very clinician dependent and there is a lot of variation in practice.

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Fractures Burns Documentation/Coding Hospitals 40

American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 8, 2025

Recognizing the Signs of Abuse Healthcare providers must remain vigilant for signs of abuse, which can include: Physical Signs : Unexplained bruises, burns, or fractures, along with frequent hospitalizations for preventable issues. Documentation : Detailed documentation is crucial.

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Incident Reporting Documentation/Coding Dehydration Burns 105

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 17, 2025

Written by Willy Frick A man in his 60s with a history of hypertension and 40 pack-year history presented to the ER with 1 day of intermittent, burning substernal chest pain radiating into both arms as well as his back and jaw. There is very scarce documentation, but the next ECG was obtained around 1 PM. There was no repeat ECG.

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EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding Burns Research 81

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 3, 2025

Common Cal/Osha Violations No formal workplace violence prevention plan Lack of staff training on de-escalation techniques Failure to report and document violent incidents Inadequate security measures in high-risk areas How to Avoid This Violation Develop a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan as required by Cal/OSHA.

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PPE Legal Issues Head Injuries Burns 103

Sensible Medicine

MARCH 4, 2025

There is a well-documented misunderstanding among American doctors about nicotine and cigarette substitutes. Swedish snus is vastly safer than cigarettes and the FDA recently authorized the sale of heat-not-burn tobacco (HNB), e-cigarettes/vapor, and nicotine pouches as “appropriate for the protection of the public health.”

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CDC Research Documentation/Coding Leadership 143

Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

For example, veterans with abnormal spirometry results would also need documented or presumed exposure to toxic inhalants during their service, such as burn pits or agent orange. To qualify for disability payments, veterans need a service-connected diagnosis beyond meeting abnormal spirometry criteria alone.

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COPD Burns Documentation/Coding 83

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

4,5 Of particular concern is the Sudanese conflict, which began in April 2023, and which has caused the largest internal displacement of a population in documented history. Physical injuries and burns among refugees in Lebanon: implications for programs and policies. In: CDC Yellow Book 2024. Centers for Disease Control; 2023.

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Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 75