AED Leader

APRIL 24, 2024

Their AEDs are designed to be user-friendly, reliable, and effective in delivering life-saving shocks to restore a normal heart rhythm. It has advanced features that simplify the rescue process and improve outcomes. Let’s delve into the key features and benefits of Cardiac Science AEDs.

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PulmCCM

JULY 31, 2023

is to restrict caloric delivery in patients with this degree of shock. To make that leap, I for one would need to see improved outcomes with caloric restriction in patients with less-severe shock. To make that leap, I for one would need to see improved outcomes with caloric restriction in patients with less-severe shock.

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EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

ABG and VBG Correlation The correlation between venous and arterial blood gases is well-documented for standard differences (Table 1), and the data obtained from the VBG can be acted on as if it were an ABG (1, 3-6). Trauma: In the trauma setting, metabolic acidosis often occurs secondary to hypoperfusion from hemorrhagic shock.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

You are tidying your things in anticipation of the arrival of the dayshift when a code blue is called. The patient is in ventricular fibrillation, and you achieve return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) on the second shock. The nurses started CPR immediately and place pads before you even arrived. The patient is still unconscious.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Hospitals Outcomes Documentation/Coding 52

JournalFeed

MARCH 26, 2022

Epi vs. NorEpi Spoon feed: Continuous epinephrine infusion for post-resuscitation shock in out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) was associated with both higher all-cause and cardiovascular specific mortality when compared to norepinephrine. Check out journalfeed.org for details.

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PulmCCM

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Professional Medical Societies Call for Elimination of SEP-1 The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), along with societies for emergency medicine physicians and hospitalists, are again speaking up about the ongoing policy experiment known as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock Management Bundle (SEP-1).

Sepsis 52

Sepsis Shock Hospitals Outcomes 52

Sensible Medicine

MAY 22, 2023

See screenshot: The endpoint was the proportion of patients whose chart had a documented goals of care care discussion. In a university hospital system known for its strength in palliative care, only a third of seriously ill patients in the intervention arm have a documented goals of care discussion. The absolute risk difference of 4.1%

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Documentation/Coding Hospitals Shock Outcomes 56

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 10, 2023

Then you hear the words coming out of the speaker, “ Paediatric code black. Paediatric code black ”. You’ve heard the phrase code black before – it’s a traumatic cardiac arrest. A shocked friend is being ushered out of the way. You know a paediatric code black means paediatric traumatic cardiac arrest.

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Emergency Department Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Teamwork 91

RebelEM

MARCH 2, 2023

Essentially there was no difference, meaning we wouldn’t expect to find a difference in outcomes Although not patient oriented, why is there no breakdown of how many patients had cardiogenic shock, congestive heart failure, echocardiographic findings, or even troponin levels. Low O2 protocol: 3.1% aOR 0.96, 95% CI 0.86

Outcomes 52

Outcomes EMS EKG/ECG Hospitals 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

He had no previously documented medical problems except polysubstance use. Opioids associate with worse outcomes in myocardial infarction , probably because they eliminate the pain signal that informs the clinician of the urgency of revascularization. These diagnoses were not found in his medical records nor even a baseline ECG.

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EKG/ECG EMS Emergency Department Outcomes 85

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

4] We also know that severe TBI is commonly associated with the development of intracranial hemorrhage where the presence and volume of blood are associated with increased mortality and poor outcomes.[5] Association between prehospital tranexamic acid administration and outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury. JAMA Neurol.

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Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

When Pendell and I are coding ECGs for the Queen's training, this is one category: "Definite ischemia, difficult to differentiate between posterior OMI and subendocardial ischemia." The notes now refer to the patient being in cardiogenic shock, on pressors. In my opinion, I think it looks more like subendocardial ischemia.

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EKG/ECG Shock Documentation/Coding Academics 86

EMDocs

JANUARY 11, 2024

Individualize the choice of using inotropes, vasopressors, or fluids to treat post-CA hypotension and to target the likely cause(s) contributing to the shock and hemodynamic state (100%, 23/23). In patients with enteral intolerance or shock, start with trophic EN (rates of 10–20 mL/h) and adjust according to tolerance (91%, 19/21).

Seizures 75

Seizures Shock Infectious Diseases CPR 75

ACEP Now

AUGUST 15, 2023

Some of the care has been excellent, but unfortunately there have been some distressingly bad outcomes. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics’ Opinion on Physicians Treating Family Members advises against it. This was shocking to me. AMA code of medical ethics’ opinion on physicians treating family members. AMA J Ethics.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Documentation/Coding Fractures Dislocations 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 8, 2023

Code STEMI was activated by the ED physician based on the diagnostic ECG for LAD OMI in ventricular paced rhythm. Impella (cardiac output augmentation device) placed for cardiogenic shock Unfortunately, the patient progressed to multiorgan failure with worsening cardiac output despite being maxed on pressors and a balloon pump.

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EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding Outcomes Shock 52

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] saline vs balanced crystalloid solutions for initial fluid management in the treatment of septic shock which may give us more insight into this topic. [5] Boluses were given in 20-40ml/kg aliquots.

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Fluid Resuscitation Hospitals Dehydration Research 96

Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

ETT onto a fiberoptic scope.

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CPR Burns Airway Management Wellness 83

RebelEM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Current SSC guidelines recommend fluid resuscitation with at least 30mL/kg IV crystalloid in patients with sepsis induced hypoperfusion or septic shock within the first three hours of resuscitation, regardless of comorbidities. Outcomes: Primary Outcome: In-hospital mortality. 2.89, p = 0.01. times more intubations and 2.15

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Sepsis Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Administration 106

RebelEM

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Secondary Outcome By day 90, mortality was 9.3% Strengths: The investigators framed a research question centered on patient outcomes, ensuring the study’s relevance and practicality. Control: Normal Saline via continuous infusion according to the same regimen used in the hydrocortisone group. in the placebo group (p = 0.006).

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RebelEM

AUGUST 12, 2024

What They Did: Double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial that ran from October 2019 through January 2024 Multinational study conducted at 22 centers in three European countries 3512 patients were enrolled and before surgery eligible patients were randomly assigned to one of the following two groups Amino Acid Group: 10% Isopuramin at a dose (..)

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

For anyone approaching a structured ABC would be a priority to establish whether shock was present or not. Typical features include: HR >220bpm Narrow complex regular tachycardia P waves difficult to identify In this case there is no shock present so we can proceed to the right branch of the ALSG guideline.

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EKG/ECG Hospitals Shock Documentation/Coding 98

RebelEM

JUNE 8, 2023

Assessed clinical practice, outcome, length of stay, safety, and efficacy of both phenylephrine and epinephrine peripherally administered through a push dose.

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Administration Emergency Department Outcomes Documentation/Coding 95

EB Medicine

MARCH 1, 2019

Consider valvular injury in any patient who appears to be in cardiogenic shock, has hypotension without obvious hemorrhage, or has pulmonary edema. Post opiate hypotension in prehospital trauma patients is a rare but documented complication. The latter also recommend ED thoracotomy in those with refractory shock.

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Emergency Department EKG/ECG Operations Fractures 40

RebelEM

JANUARY 29, 2024

in the paper but 2.7% to ≈0.99 (p<0.001) Mean MPI/Tei Index≈ 0.47 in the paper but 2.7% to ≈0.99 (p<0.001) Mean MPI/Tei Index≈ 0.47 in the paper but 2.7% to ≈0.99 (p<0.001) Mean MPI/Tei Index≈ 0.47 in the paper but 2.7% to ≈0.99 (p<0.001) Mean MPI/Tei Index≈ 0.47

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Outcomes Stroke Hospitals Administration 124

EB Medicine

AUGUST 6, 2019

In the end, they reported similar rates of recurrence and bleeding outcomes for acute treatment. Interestingly, one retrospective study found limited agreement between EMS records and hospital documentation on current DOAC usage. Jeff: That is simply shocking! of patients per year. Let’s also talk lab studies.

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Emergency Department Stroke Wellness Outcomes 40

EB Medicine

JUNE 6, 2019

Nachi: And remember that hypothermic patients who are septic have worse outcomes than those who are hyperthermic and septic. Nachi: Moving on to blood pressure: frank hypotension should make you immediately think of a ruptured AAA or septic shock 2/2 an intra abd infection. In one study, a SI > 0.7 Jeff: As for the lactate.

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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 could use it to track treatment , and see if we can clear the lactate; decreased lactate levels are associated with a better outcome in adults. Clinical Chemistry.

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EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Vitamin D, B12, Calcium, foate, iron, and thiamine deficiencies are all well documented complications. Consider performing a RUSH exam (that is rapid ultrasound for shock and hypotension) to identify the cause. with generally good clinical outcomes including improved quality of life and reducing or staving off comorbidities.

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Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

EB Medicine

OCTOBER 1, 2018

This month, we’ll be talking Updates and Controversies in the Early Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock. And sepsis-3 redefined septic shock as “hypotension not responsive to fluid resuscitation” with the added requirement of vasopressors to maintain a MAP greater than or equal to 65 and with a lactate > 2. That’s where we’re at.

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Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9,

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Documentation/Coding Seizures Wellness Psychiatric 60

RebelEM

MARCH 27, 2023

Ventilator-associated lung injury and inflammation can occur even during short-term mismanagement can worsen patient outcomes. 4 Using factors such as shock, pneumonia, and sepsis this score allows an accurate prediction of developing ARDS. This is a critical error that leads to poorer outcomes for patients in need of critical care.

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Emergency Department Operations Documentation/Coding Academics 52

EB Medicine

DECEMBER 4, 2019

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. PA’s and NP’s - make sure to use the code APP4 at checkout to save 50%. Of course, there are also gloves, an IV start kit, and a few other basic supplies.

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Dehydration Wellness EMS Burns 40

RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Randomized study design Blind adjudication of transfusion reaction outcomes Follow-up was complete. The primary outcome was disease-oriented The enrolled cohort appears to be a convenience sample Sealed envelopes are a weak type of allocation and prone to error and manipulation. Significant coagulopathy: INR > 1.8

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Resuscitation Blood Transfusions Outcomes Hospitals 52

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: There are a shocking 22 million past-month users of marijuana in the US, followed by pain relievers at 3.8 In fact, cannabis use has been documented for medical use dating as far back as 600 BC in West and Central Asia. Marijuana actually maintains the highest lifetime use of an illicit drug used within the US.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

Jeff: And finally, how many of you wish there was a clearly outlined evidence-based approach to managing such patients to improve care and outcomes? Jeff: And while it seems crass to even mention the financial impact, the number is shocking - suicide has an estimated economic burden of $5.4 Nachi: That would certainly be helpful.

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Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40

EB Medicine

JANUARY 2, 2019

With opportunities to improve outcomes for both the fetus and the mother, I’m confident that this episode will be worth your time. Nachi: For patient who have a threatened miscarriage in the first trimester, there is a 2-fold increased risk of subsequent maternal and fetal adverse outcomes.

Ultrasounds 40

Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Infectious Diseases 40

RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

Changing aetiology, clinical features, antimicrobial resistance, and outcomes of bloodstream infection in neutropenic cancer patients. Time to antibiotics and outcomes in cancer patients with febrile neutropenia. Coding for Mucositis. Give appropriate fluids, vasopressors, and antibiotics. Eur J Haematol 2005; 75:1. 2014;14:162.

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Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 80