Taming the SRU

MARCH 17, 2023

mg/kg IV Versed: 0.2 mg/kg IM, 0.2 mg/kg IN (may repeat to max of 0.4 mg/kg IN), 0.2

Seizures 40

Seizures Fractures Burns Pediatrics 40

Rural Doctors Net

AUGUST 30, 2013

James and Casey are used to this kind of stuff (although Casey’s mostly in-hospital and has even got a CT scanner…James is used to working out of a tent wearing just rabbit skins). The visual confrontation of a man in pain with an obvious amputation and airway burns will induce a catecholamine surge in all but the psychopathic.

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Burns Hospitals Ambulance Services Wellness 52

PEMBlog

JUNE 5, 2024

The most common injuries seen in these younger patients are growth plate fractures and ligamentous injuries. You more often will see vertebral body and arch fractures as opposed to the growth plate fractures and ligamentous injuries in the younger children. Axial load can cause burst fracture, so someone that dives into a pool.

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Fractures Pediatrics Radiology Radiology 52

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

In a small study involving 79 hospitalized children, PCT was found to be elevated in bacterial infections, with a decrease after appropriate antibiotic therapy, and decreased in viral infections [24]. However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. days (secondary endpoint) [51]. Cleve Clin J Med.

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Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Some are simple comfort measures such as splinting (fracture or sprain), applying cold (acute soft tissue injury) or heat (non-traumatic, non-specific pain), or other targeted non-pharmacology. Long-bone injuries Fracture pain should be addressed immediately with splinting and analgesia. References American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Bhana, MD (EM Resident Physician, University of Massachusetts/UMass Chan Medical School); Clarence Kong, MD (Pain Fellow, Eastern Virginia Medical School – Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University); Mani Hashemi, MD (EM Attending, HCA Florida Mercy Hospital); S.M. 6 Clinical course can last weeks to months.

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Emergency Department Fractures Burns EMS 105

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Bites Burns and chemical Injuries Management of wound Wounds can either heal by primary intention when they are held together by artificial means, or by secondary intention when they heal spontaneously through granulation pulling the wound together. Often wounds will have stopped bleeding pre-hospitally. This includes puncture wounds.

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Fractures Burns Documentation/Coding Hospitals 40

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

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

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Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 3, 2025

These accidents can lead to fractures, head injuries, and lost workdays. Pro Tip: Make PPE accessibility a prioritystock masks and respirators at multiple, easy-to-reach locations. Hazardous Chemical Handling Mistakes The Risk Hospitals and clinics use numerous chemicals for cleaning, sterilization, and medical procedures.

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PPE Legal Issues Head Injuries Burns 103

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. Emotional Signs : Sudden changes in mood, withdrawal, fearfulness, or unusual silence.

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Incident Reporting Documentation/Coding Dehydration Burns 105