EMDocs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Exam is normal except for tenderness as documented in the diagram. She never had a documented abdominal exam. She had no persistent vomiting, was not dehydrated and had no fever. I just failed to document it. The EP documented seeing the patient and agreed with the ARNP’s plan. Temp is 98.7 and pulse 121.

Documentation/Coding 97

Documentation/Coding Hospitals Sepsis Infectious Diseases 97

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This makes documentation and communication of the utmost importance for these patients for their health and safety. Oftentimes, it can be an indication of pain, infection, distress, anxiety, dehydration, or the first sign of sepsis. This leads into the next part of the model—Assessment. One commonly used example is tachycardia.

Sexual Assault 98

Sexual Assault Teamwork Dehydration Outcomes 98

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

In fact, cannabis use has been documented for medical use dating as far back as 600 BC in West and Central Asia. Jeff: The hyperemetic phase lasts 24-48 hours and can lead to dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and weight loss. Be sure to look for and treat dehydration, acute renal failure, and rhabdo though.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Thus, if there is documented sinus bradycardia, and no suspicion of high grade AV block, at the time of the syncope, this is very useful. Vasovagal syncope is generally benign.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52

American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 8, 2025

Neglect Indicators : Malnutrition, dehydration, poor hygiene, and untreated medical issues. Documentation : Detailed documentation is crucial. Emotional Signs : Sudden changes in mood, withdrawal, fearfulness, or unusual silence. Financial Abuse : Sudden changes in financial circumstances or missing personal belongings.

Incident Reporting 105

Incident Reporting Documentation/Coding Dehydration Burns 105

Pediatric EM Morsels

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In one ED study, ALL cases of missed travel-related illness did not have a documented travel history in their ED note , whereas 90% of the identified travel-related illnesses had a provider documented travel history (Greenky 2022) Those who are visiting friends and relatives (VFR) are typically at highest risk.

Infectious Diseases 164

Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Sepsis Documentation/Coding 164

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

original document created by author of post. paclitaxel, doxorubicin, cisplatin) high-risk monoclonal antibody treatments (i.e. Disposition These patients should be admitted to the ICU for close monitoring of life-threatening arrhythmias, urine output, electrolytes every four to six hours, and aggressive fluid resuscitation (9).

Fluid Resuscitation 56

Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Dehydration Emergency Department 56

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified. Home analgesia: Advise families at home to increase fluid intake to avoid dehydration (dehydration will prolong painful episodes). Rotavirus gastroenteritis and dehydration C.

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Bruising- this can be common after a vaginal or instrumental birth or in babies who are large for gestational age, and should be documented carefully. If the fontanelle is sunken then the baby may be dehydrated and if they are bulging then this can be a sign of birth injury or hydrocephalus.

Dislocations 52

Dislocations Documentation/Coding Ultrasounds Wellness 52

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. 92 Refugee patients with SAM, dehydration, or shock should be admitted for further management. 91 SAM may also be identified based on end-organ manifestations.

Infectious Diseases 74

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 74

EMDocs

DECEMBER 9, 2024

2 Beginning in January 2023, the DRC documented a record number of annual suspected cases of clade 1 mpox, specifically classified as Clade 1b. By 2024, over 17,000 suspected cases (2,863 confirmed) were documented across Africa, with the majority in the DRC.

CDC 75

CDC Documentation/Coding Infectious Diseases Dehydration 75