The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 20, 2024

Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block compared to sham procedure in adult patients with rib fractures presenting to the emergency department: A randomized controlled trial. Clinical Question: How effective and safe is an ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in patients with rib fractures?

Fractures 85

Fractures Ultrasounds Emergency Department CDC 85

SheMD

APRIL 24, 2023

I waited until my 6 week ultrasound. On my ultrasound day, I had started to feel pregnant. A colleague met me at the hospital and performed an ultrasound once more to confirm. My friend did an ultrasound and we saw free fluid- a lot of it. I waited in radiology for my formal ultrasound. according to CDC data.

Ultrasounds 83

Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 83

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 9, 2024

ACEP’s Clinical Ultrasound Accreditation Program (CUAP) strives for continuous quality management and patient safety, communication, responsibility, and clarity regarding the use of clinical ultrasound. Accreditation ensures that safe, quality examinations are performed in any ED that utilizes clinical, point-of-care ultrasound.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Critical Access Geriatric Emergencies Ultrasounds 52

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 7, 2024

According to a CDC study, VTE contributes to 10.5% history of VTE, increased calf circumference, pain and swelling), then the next step is to attain a compressible ultrasound of the affected leg. If there are no DVT symptoms or the compressive ultrasound is normal, then the D-dimer is utilized. of all pregnancy-related deaths.

Ultrasounds 64

Ultrasounds CDC Research Stroke 64

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 16, 2024

VTE is associated significantly with maternal mortality, and has been cited by the CDC to be up associated with 10.5% Ultrasound can be used to support the diagnosis by identifying anechoic or hypoechoic fluid within the flexor tendon sheath. of all cases of maternal mortality. These findings are highly sensitive (91-97%).

Airway Management 74

Airway Management Fractures CDC Pediatrics 74

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Maintenance should be performed on any equipment before using in the delivery of patient care, this includes autoclaves, suction lines, ultrasounds, radiology equipment, etc. The resources used for this article were the CDC, OSHA, EPA, and The Association for Dental Safety. Perform spore testing on autoclaves prior to use.

Hazardous Materials 59

Hazardous Materials Infectious Diseases PPE Shock 59

PulmCCM

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Most central lines in the ICU are placed under ultrasound guidance in the internal jugular vein, representing a perceived middle ground of risk for pneumothorax and infection prevention. Peripherally-inserted central catheters (PICCs) are inserted through the skin into an arm vein, and advanced under ultrasound into large central veins.

CDC 52

CDC Hospitals Ultrasounds Documentation/Coding 52