Pediatric Emergency Playbook

APRIL 1, 2016

There are two main reasons for an elevated lactate: the stress state and the shock state. The shock state is due to tissue hypoxia, seen in septic shock. We should use lactate to detect occult shock. Children compensate so well for shock, that subtle tissue hypoxia may not be detected until later. Am J Cardiol.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Sepsis Shock Outcomes 52

ACEP Now

JUNE 14, 2024

The inaugural ACEP Accelerate conference – which combined the ED Director’s Academy, the Advanced Pediatrics EM Assembly, Reimbursement & Coding, and Teaching Fellowship—took place in Arlington, TX in March 2023. Open applications will be coming soon, but you can find out more and get on the interest list today at acep.org/EDap.

Sexual Assault 52

Sexual Assault Seizures Documentation/Coding EMS 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Don’t forget the essentials: Eat Hydrate +/- caffeinate Exercise Unwind Sleep It’s not rocket science, but it’s shocking how many of us forget! Don’t be afraid to ask the simple questions: Where do I document? Top tip: verbally communicating your plan followed by clear documentation can help avoid confusion!

Documentation/Coding 52

Documentation/Coding Teamwork Leadership Burns 52

PulmCCM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Surprise witnesses then made shocking allegations under oath that employees of organ procurement organizations (OPO) pressured staff to obtain organs from living patients. 39:35 Dr. Cannon: “I’ve had an OPO administrator recommend I proceed with organ procurement despite legitimate concerns that the donor was still alive.”

Operations 124

Operations Administration Leadership Hospitals 124