EMDocs

MAY 9, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. He has been ill for 3 days with abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea, and vomiting, and his father thinks his son is dehydrated. The elevated WBC could be due to dehydration.

Seizures 101

Seizures Dehydration Documentation/Coding Infectious Diseases 101

EMDocs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. She had no persistent vomiting, was not dehydrated and had no fever. Here’s another case from Medical Malpractice Insights – Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians.

Documentation/Coding 93

Documentation/Coding Hospitals Sepsis Infectious Diseases 93

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. In terms of destination, if it’s feasible and the patient is stable consider transport directly to the nearest bariatric center - early efforts up front will really expedite patient care. At 6 to 8 mL/kg. Metabolism.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 15, 2023

His systemic examination is normal, apart from signs of dehydration. And although we have discussed the importance of sending a hypoglycaemia screen before correcting the hypoglycaemia – remember patient safety is the priority. DO NOT delay correcting the hypoglycaemia if blood is difficult to obtain or the patient is obtunded.

Wellness 103

Wellness Seizures Hospitals Dehydration 103