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Medical Malpractice Insights: Speaking in “Code”

EMDocs

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. But few of us are comfortable discussing the subject with patients and their families. “Code,” “No Code,” “CPR,” “resuscitation,” etc.

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The Broselow-Luten System

Pediatric EM Morsels

James Broselow, a family medicine-turned-emergency medicine physician from Hickory, North Carolina , recognized that his team spent a lot of time trying to calculate doses of medications rather than spending their mental energy on the actual medical decisions for the resuscitation. This system has now become the “ industry standard.”

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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

Vitamin D, B12, Calcium, foate, iron, and thiamine deficiencies are all well documented complications. Patients typically take vitamins postoperatively to prevent such complications. PA’s and NP’s - make sure to use the code APP4 at checkout to save 50%. Nachi: Nutritional deficiencies are also common complications. Metabolism.

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Medical Malpractice Insights: What should we do when acute flank pain is NOT a kidney stone?

EMDocs

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. A nurse documents soft tissue tenderness in the back; the EPs note describes no tenderness and only decreased ROM of the back. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here.