Dehydration Documentation/Coding Outcomes 
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. Then we’ve likely got DKA.
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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.
ACEP Now
OCTOBER 30, 2023
One case report highlighted an unfortunate outcome from aspiration pneumonia, later found to be due to crayons rather than the expected culprits such as food, secretions, or beverages. This makes documentation and communication of the utmost importance for these patients for their health and safety.
Mind The Bleep
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The children who received no bolus had significantly better outcomes and reduced mortality compared to the two bolus group. [2] This is a child who is clearly dehydrated and unable to tolerate oral fluids therefore IV fluids are the best option. Boluses were given in 20-40ml/kg aliquots. Answers (1) [B] is the correct answer.
EB Medicine
JULY 8, 2019
Vitamin D, B12, Calcium, foate, iron, and thiamine deficiencies are all well documented complications. Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. Jeff: Tachycardic patients should make you concerned for hypovolemia 2/2 dehydration, sepsis, leaks, and blood loss.
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. Nachi: AEDs are also required and have been since 2001 and amazingly when a shock was delivered in flight, 40% survived to hospital discharge with a good outcome.
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