EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Background and Context Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) is of paramount importance in the emergency department (ED) due to its indispensable role in facilitating precise diagnostic outcomes. Increased Computed Tomography Utilization in the Emergency Department and Its Association with Hospital Admission.

Radiology 73

Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Hospitals 73

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

This month, we’re moving into uncharted territories for the podcast… we’re talking psychiatry Nachi: Specifically, we’ll be discussing Depressed and Suicidal Patients in the emergency department. Jeff: Speaking of safety, you will definitely want to engage in safety planning with the patient.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40

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. with generally good clinical outcomes including improved quality of life and reducing or staving off comorbidities. Metabolism.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Still, there are those that believe that FPS is more of a physician-centered endpoint that does not fully reflect important patient-centric outcomes (16). 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).

Emergency Department 66

Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 66

Taming the SRU

MAY 5, 2023

doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2212663 BACKGROUND Sepsis, including severe sepsis and septic shock, is a frequently encountered condition in the emergency department and carries a high mortality rate. Primary outcome There was no significant difference in the primary outcome, death before discharge home by 90 days between groups (14.0%

Sepsis 52

Sepsis Shock Administration Resuscitation 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Am J Emerg Med. In the emergency department resuscitation room, weight is usually estimated using an age-based formula until the child is stabilised and can be safely weighed. Obesity is considered a contributing factor for some musculoskeletal outcomes. 2024 Aug;82:26-32. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2024.04.053. 2024.04.053.

Ultrasounds 52

Ultrasounds Research Emergency Department Outcomes 52

ACEP Now

AUGUST 1, 2023

How does that apply to the role of the board certified emergency physician? Fundamentally, I believe every patient coming to an emergency department is best served by care delivered by board certified emergency physicians. When those same fundamentals done right achieve great success, they aren’t little at all.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department EMS Critical Access Hospitals 98

ACEP Now

AUGUST 28, 2024

A 24-hour labor strike, starting on the afternoon of April 18 and called by the union representing emergency physicians and advanced practitioners at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, MI, did not resolve their concerns about working conditions, staffing levels, or patient safety. John’s Emergency Services, PC.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department Hospitals Patient Safety Leadership 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 4, 2024

We have teamed up with the team from Chelsea and Westminster Paediatric Emergency Department to give you 5 reviews of recent studies. It also evaluates the real-life impact of the RCR protocols on clinical practice, with a focus on improving patient safety. The study, however, has several limitations. Why does it matter?

Burns 129

Burns Academics Hospitals Outcomes 129

RebelEM

JULY 31, 2023

Patients meeting eligibility criteria were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to undergo intubation with either video or direct laryngoscopy. 11 medical centers in the United States enrolled 1417 patients from 17 sites, including 7 emergency departments and 10 intensive care units. 1420 patients were enrolled.

Operations 97

Operations Outcomes Emergency Department Airway Management 97

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 14, 2019

Assessing Risk of Future Suicidality in Emergency Department Patients. AEM April 2019 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Justin Morgenstern is an emergency physician and the creator of the excellent #FOAMed project called First10EM.com WARNING: This SGEM episode discusses suicide. Date: April 11th, 2019 Reference: Brucker et al.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Psychiatric Patient Safety Outcomes 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 22, 2019

Date: March 20th, 2019 Guest Skeptic: Dr.Katie Walker is an emergency physician in Melbourne, Australia. Case: The emergency department is backing up. You have ambulances ramping and patients queuing at triage. Date: March 20th, 2019 Guest Skeptic: Dr.Katie Walker is an emergency physician in Melbourne, Australia.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Dislocations Research 52

ACEP Now

AUGUST 1, 2023

In November 2022, the American College of Emergency Physicians sent a letter to President Biden on behalf of 34 organizations, asking to convene stakeholders to identify solutions to address the emergency department (ED) boarding crisis.1 ED crowding and boarding are causing patient experiences and outcomes to worsen.

Military 98

Military Hospitals Emergency Department Leadership 98

ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Those have been the key couple of areas that I’ve looked at in terms of leadership pipeline as well as highlighting those leaders in emergency medicine who are really outstanding examples of how to lead outside of the traditional kind of brick and mortar of practicing clinical medicine in the emergency department.

Leadership 52

Leadership Emergency Department Patient Safety Wellness 52