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How Often Should My Trauma Multidisciplinary Performance Improvement Committee Meet?

The Trauma Pro

Every trauma center is required to have two specific committees: a multidisciplinary trauma performance improvement committee (PI) and a trauma operations committee (ops). In my next post, I’ll cover this same topic for your trauma operations committee. However, a common question is, “How often do my committees need to meet?”

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Elbow Dislocations

RebelEM

Medial epicondyle fractures in the pediatric population. J Emerg Med. 2018 Jun;54(6):849-854. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2018.02.011. 2018.02.011. Epub 2018 Apr 19. PMID: 29681420 Gottschalk HP, Eisner E, Hosalkar HS. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2012 Apr;20(4):223-32. Doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-20-04-223. PMID: 22474092 Hankin FM.

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Cervical Spine Imaging in Kids – the PECARN rule

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Children in the validation cohort were admitted to the intensive care unit or operating room less frequently than those in the derivation cohort. A proportion of the patients who were initially missed using the CDR were found to actually have risk factors documented in EMS reports or the medical record.

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Re-Engineering Flow in an Academic Emergency Department

ACEP Now

In 1901, UVA opened its first hospital with 25 beds and three operating rooms. The emergency department (ED) at UVA was rebuilt in 2019 and the department had not fully optimized its operations when COVID-19 hit. While most academic EDs have lost pediatric volume, the UVA ED continues to see almost 20 percent pediatric patients.

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5 Features of Philips Defibrillators You Need to Know About

AED Leader

When faced with a life-threatening situation, every second counts, and having a defibrillator that is easy to operate can make a significant difference. Philips defibrillators are equipped with long-lasting batteries that provide extended operational life. These pads deliver a lower energy shock and are suitable for pediatric patients.

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The Top 5 Features to Look for in a Cardiac Science AED Defibrillator

AED Leader

This durability is essential, particularly for businesses operating in demanding or outdoor environments. Yes, Cardiac Science AEDs have pediatric capabilities. They come equipped with pediatric pads or electrodes that are specifically designed for use on children. Q4: Can Cardiac Science AEDs be used on children?

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A First Look at Emergency Department Data for 2022

ACEP Now

ED leaders worked to develop new physician documentation and coding guidelines that needed to be implemented at the beginning of 2023. Software attacks crippled operations in large hospital chains, and physical assaults on ED staff continued unabated. Executive Summary of ED Operations in 2022 Volume was up from 2021.