Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 5, 2024

We collected data directly from the bedside clinician which enabled us to gather pertinent patient symptoms and physical examination findings that may not be well documented in the medical record, but more accurately identify the child’s injuries.”

Pediatrics 164

Pediatrics Head Injuries Dislocations Research 164

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 4, 2024

We discussed some practices to push learners outside of their comfort zone and promote learning, based on their level as well as their goals for the shift. It is better to finish early than rushing through your presentation

Dislocations 85

Dislocations Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Burns 85

Mind The Bleep

MAY 1, 2024

If the limb is pale and pulseless this needs urgent referral to vascular as well as orthopaedics and the fracture needs reducing immediately. The aim is to prevent displacement and dislocation/subluxation. Neurovascular compromise – always check before and after any reduction manoeuvre. Use minimal cotton/padding.

Fractures 52

Fractures Head Injuries Documentation/Coding Dislocations 52

ACEP Now

AUGUST 15, 2023

Friends are getting joint replacements, cancer, and other illnesses, and I am now having some of those same ailments as well. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics’ Opinion on Physicians Treating Family Members advises against it. I was recently hospitalized for a fever of unknown origin at a well-respected teaching hospital.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Documentation/Coding Fractures Dislocations 52

ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

4,5 High voltage injuries can throw a victim from the electrical source, lead to falls, and cause forceful tetany with spinal hyperextension injuries or joint dislocations. Documentation with coronary arteriography within 12 1/2 hours of the onset of symptoms in two cases (three episodes). Emerg Med Pract. 2018 Nov;20(11):1-20.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation EKG/ECG EMS 52

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Babies in the neonatal unit will typically wait until they are well enough for the examination e.g. NIPE is not performed for baby’s who are ventilated, on CPAP or have lots of different lines inserted. Other important questions to ask: Have they been feeding well? Was the baby head down presentation from 36 weeks onwards?

Dislocations 52

Dislocations Documentation/Coding Ultrasounds Wellness 52