EMDocs

JULY 20, 2023

Pre-stroke disability had to be insignificant measured by mRS (modified Rankin Scale) of 0 or 1. Presentation consistent with diagnosis of an acute ischemic stroke, with the patient meeting criteria of: Failing IV t-PA therapy; OR Patient is contraindicated for IV t-PA administration. Life expectancy had to be 6 months or greater.

Stroke 97

Stroke Outcomes Head Injuries Psychiatric 97

Mind The Bleep

JUNE 18, 2023

Treatment Strategies Like with all psychiatric conditions always consider a biopsychosocial approach. environmental factors, pain, infection, dehydration, electrolyte disturbance, head injury, medication etc) Does the individual have capacity? The green arrows represent insults causing a delirium e.g. infection.

Psychiatric 52

Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Stroke Fractures 52

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

BROADSTOCK Suicidal Ideation & Behavior with Concomitant Substance-Use Difficult to distinguish suicidal ideation/behavior from primary decompensated psychiatric disease versus substance-induced in the ED Statement of Belief Aka pink slip, 72 hour hold, involuntary civil commitment, etc.

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64