PulmCCM

JANUARY 15, 2025

Pulse oximeters for healthcare and consumer use are calibrated on patients with lighter skin. Manufacturers have recognized the devices’ suboptimal performance in darker-skinned patients for decades, but they have faced no serious regulatory or legal pressure to act. In 2013, FDA issued a suggestion that manufacturers test devices on patients “with a range of skin pigmentations.” But the standard was lax: only two darkly pigmented subjects, or 15% of the total pool were needed.

Documentation/Coding 81

Documentation/Coding Academics Administration Research 81

Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 15, 2025

If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and if he carries out even part of his agenda , he will be a consequential -- and controversial -- cabinet secretary. I am concerned about some of his stances , including his record of objecting to vaccines, but in other areas, starting with addiction, his vision and values could transform lives.

Psychiatric 91

Psychiatric Wellness Outcomes 91

EMCrit

JANUARY 15, 2025

More amazing discussion with Liz Crowe EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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Science Based Medicine

JANUARY 15, 2025

My hospital just reinstituted mask mandates for all staff working with patients. They also advise patients to wear masks while in the hospital, but have not made it a requirement. I still have a stash of N95 masks so it was easy, and all too familiar, for me to comply, but I admit it created an unpleasant flash-back. All things considered, I […] The post COVID Is Still Here, But Changing first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

Hospitals 72

Hospitals 72

NRC Health

JANUARY 15, 2025

Join us in Los Angeles, March 1920, for the 2025 Pediatric Collaborative with Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Engage with your peers in pediatrics, embrace best practices, and collaborate on strategies to prioritize human-centered care. This years lineup includes many great presentations, including a session that aims to illuminate the importance of health literacy as a foundational element of patient care.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Pediatrics Hospitals 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

This was submitted by Hans Helseth, who is applying to med school and who is working as an EKG tech right now. Smith : This patient presented years ago, but came in again while Hans was working. He looked back in time in the patient's chart and saw these ECGs and immediately recognized that they manifested subtle OMI. Also : See Ken Grauer's excellent comments at the bottom.

EKG/ECG 70

EKG/ECG Wellness Documentation/Coding Emergency Department 70

RebelEM

JANUARY 15, 2025

Author: Steven Orellana DO Bottom Line Up Top: In patients with mild to moderate asthma exacerbations that are stable for discharge home, there is evidence to support discharging patients from the ED with combination Inhaled Corticosteroid/Long-Acting Beta Agonist (ICS-LABA) maintenance therapy. Clinical Scenario: A 21-year-old man with a history of asthma presents with difficulty breathing for the past two days.

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Emergency Department Administration Hospitals EMS 49