EMDocs

JANUARY 11, 2024

The neurologic section was divided into (1) brain oxygenation, perfusion, edema, and intracranial pressure (ICP); (2) seizures and the ictal-interictal continuum (IIC); and (3) sedation and analgesia. EEG Monitoring and Seizures Statements Takeaway: If possible, obtain an EEG to evaluate for seizure activity.

Seizures 97

Seizures Shock Infectious Diseases CPR 97

PulmCCM

JANUARY 29, 2024

Read the document for all the details (it’s not long). Epinephrine remains the drug of choice during CPR Epinephrine remains the first-line therapy for cardiac arrest due to non-shockable rhythms (i.e., three shocks with 2 minutes CPR in between) have been performed. Here’s PulmCCM’s take on the new changes.

Seizures 115

Seizures CPR Documentation/Coding Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 115

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

Some families have unexplained deaths during sporting events, an unusual number of car accidents, seizures in someone without a formal diagnosis of epilepsy. Mum (first aid trained) gave back blows and started CPR. The presence of these pathways is documented inutero and they usually regress by around 20 weeks gestation.

EKG/ECG 98

EKG/ECG Hospitals Shock Documentation/Coding 98

Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Lane & Mcdonough Definition of an immediate whole body CT (iWBCT) scan Shortly after patient arrival.

Sepsis 95

Sepsis Fractures Documentation/Coding Administration 95

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

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