Dehydration Documentation/Coding EMS 
EMDocs
MAY 9, 2024
He has been ill for 3 days with abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea, and vomiting, and his father thinks his son is dehydrated. Exam documents that he is alert and oriented but “tired appearing” and “not appearing post-ictal.” Defense : The EP did address the seizure when he documented “not post-ictal.” EM is a “team sport.”
Pediatric EM Morsels
JULY 28, 2023
Kids < 5 years of age New onset of diabetes at presentation Longer duration of symptoms Severity of acidosis Elevated BUN Greater degree of dehydration and hyperventilation Cerebral Edema and DKA: Diagnostic Considerations Early detection and treatment is the best means to prevent brain injury and death. Pediatr Diabetes.
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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. EM Resident. This leads into the next part of the model—Assessment. Open Access Emerg Med.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 24, 2018
They stated that the patient was coded for 20 minutes, including multiple doses of epinephrine, and they also gave glucose, calcium, and bicarb. He had been given 3 grams Ca gluconate by EMS. The official read was not back yet, but initial view of CT scans did not show any clear injuries in the head, chest, or abdomen per report.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2016
It was edited by Smith CASE : A 52-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension and COPD summoned EMS with complaints of chest pain, weakness and nausea. Clinical Course The paramedic activated a “Code STEMI” alert and transported the patient nearly 50 miles to the closest tertiary medical center. What do you see?
EB Medicine
JULY 8, 2019
Jeff: And while it’s not exactly core EM, we’re going to briefly discuss indications for bariatric surgery, as this is something we don’t often review even in academic training programs. Which again reiterates why this is such an important topic for us as EM clinicians to be well-versed in. At 6 to 8 mL/kg.
EB Medicine
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Most of the dehydration that occurs is more likely due to inadequate water intake and excess caffeine and alcohol consumption depending on the time of day. Physicians reportedly respond 44% of the time, followed by nurses at 20% and EMS providers at about 4%. Nachi: Interesting. Nachi: Don’t judge.
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