EMDocs

AUGUST 28, 2023

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. The following morning the film is over-read, and a possible femur fracture is reported. Workup reveals a skull fracture, intracranial bleeding, and healing rib and right femur fractures.

Fractures 82

Fractures Seizures Patient Safety Hospitals 82

EMDocs

JUNE 28, 2023

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. ” This is especially true with hip fractures in the elderly. Here’s another case from Medical Malpractice Insights – Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians.

Documentation/Coding 87

Documentation/Coding EMS Stroke Patient Safety 87

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Early recognition and prompt treatment is key. non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and IV nitroglycerin infusion have been shown to reduce morbidity (intubation rates, ICU admission) & mortality.

Leadership 94

Leadership EMS Pediatrics Stroke 94

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Patients were excluded from the total if it was clearly noted that they had made another appointment (like seeing an out-of-hours GP), had an upcoming outpatient appointment (such as a fracture clinic visit for a known injury), or if the issue had already been resolved (for example, a foreign object removed by the patient or parent while waiting).

Emergency Department 89

Emergency Department Research Pediatrics Hospitals 89

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Physical abuse can range from minor bruises to severe fractures, and can even be deadly in some cases. Moreover, having an in-depth understanding and situational awareness for signs of physical abuse and other forms of neglect is crucial in protecting young patients. Types of physical abuse include punching, beating, and kicking.

Burns 52

Burns Patient Safety Fractures Outcomes 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A recent systematic review found that children with obesity at school entry are more likely to experience back pain, slipped capital femoral epiphysis or fractures during childhood. This approach prevents severe complications and improves patient safety by enabling timely catheter adjustments.

Ultrasounds 52

Ultrasounds Research Emergency Department Outcomes 52