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Referrals

Mind The Bleep

However, as an F1, you may well know the patient best and therefore you may be best placed to refer the patient. Hospital/NHS number is 1234. She is otherwise in good health and is responding well to chemotherapy. Ronan is a 12yr old boy who has a suspected diagnosis of leukaemia.

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2024 ACEP Elections Preview: Meet the Board of Directors Candidates

ACEP Now

With elimination of CME funding in many of our hospitals and groups, it is crucial to continue to add value and communicate that value to residents before graduation. While some issues are handled locally, many issues cannot be solved in our emergency department or hospital. More members translate to more resources.

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Infection and DKA, then sudden dyspnea while in the ED

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

He was treated for infection and DKA and admission to hospital was planned. No regional wall motion abnormalities. == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 11/21 /2023 ): == Today's case provides an excellent example of Aslanger's Pattern — as well as an astute test in the "art" of comparing serial ECGs. Ejection fraction of 66%.

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PEM Currents – Agitation in Children – Episode 3: Pharmacologic Management

EMDocs

You should always follow your local practice guidelines and recommendations as well as adhere to approved medications in your facility. Document what you gave and why, as well as the impact. If a patient has a PRN on their med list do that! Route of administration If the patient is cooperative, offer oral medications first.

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A Tough ECG, But Learn From It!

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

He was admitted to the hospital for a "rule out." His ECG was repeated at this point: This shows a well developed anterior STEMI. This is but one of many examples presented in the Webinar by Drs. Smith and Meyers in the December 5, 2023 Webinar post). His first troponin was normal. The peak troponin I was over 100.

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PEM Currents – Agitation in Children – Episode 5: The Boarded ED Patient

EMDocs

Episode 4 covered management of the agitated child in the pre-hospital environment. Over the past 50 years, mental health has shifted away from hospital-based to community-based care models. It’s stressful for the ED clinical staff as well. Why are we boarding? This is a complicated question. This has a downstream effect.

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Medicolegal Essentials

Mind The Bleep

Actively considering advanced aspects of communications skill such as your tone of voice, body language and the terminology you use with patients, as well as paying attention to their signals, actively listening to what they are saying and not interrupting, can all help your day-to-day work and help avoid complaints.