EKG/ECG Emergency Department Patient Safety 
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 14, 2024
Written by Jesse McLaren Three patients presented with acute chest pain and ECGs that were labeled by the computer as completely normal, and which was confirmed by the final cardiology interpretation (which is blinded to patient outcome) also as completely normal. What do you think? It should never have been published.
AENJ: Current Issue
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Pressure injuries (PIs) are an important quality and patient safety metric for health care organizations. PI monitoring and treatment are often overlooked in the emergency department (ED). Emergency care professionals must be proactive about PI early identification and prevention strategies.
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EMDocs
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. EKG, labs, and a CXR are interpreted by the EP as normal. Pay attention when a patient is being seen for exertional chest pain. Too much weight was given to the EKG, CXR, and labs.
EB Medicine
JULY 8, 2019
This month, we are sticking in the abdomen for another round of evidence-based medicine, focusing on Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery. Urinalysis and urine culture should be considered especially for early post op patients, symptomatic patients, or those with GU complaints.
EMDocs
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
This has been shown to increase the first pass success rate in these challenging scenarios, reducing the risk of complications and optimizing patient safety (23). Case Resolution: The patient was placed on NIPPV. The patient was placed in a semi-fowler’s position and given 0.4mg/kg of midazolam. Int J Emerg Med.
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