American Medical Compliance

JULY 12, 2023

Advantages and Applications of Telehealth Telehealth offers numerous advantages, including convenience, expanded access to care, and reduced exposure to infectious diseases. Retrieved from: [link] The post Balanced Healthcare Modality Important for Patient Well-being appeared first on American Medical Compliance.

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PEMBlog

MARCH 4, 2025

Well cover its clinical presentation, epidemiology, diagnostic approach, and management, including why standard beta-lactam antibiotics wont work. Plus, well discuss whether M. pneumoniae even needs to be treated in the first place!

Pediatrics 94

Pediatrics Military CDC Hospitals 94

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The LP is now a standard procedure and in 2010 well over 135,000 LPs were performed in Emergency Departments throughout the US (3). As may be seen in the table below, there are several themes as well a range of stringency. Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases , 45 (9), 657–663. WHO - Who Needs an LP in the ED?

Infectious Diseases 97

Infectious Diseases Seizures Ultrasounds Sepsis 97

EMDocs

APRIL 27, 2024

Infectious diseases , 4 (1), 34–39. Infectious diseases, 4(1), 34–39. and Staphylococcus spp. 2 F ungal involvement (usually Aspergillus fumigatus ), especially in immunocompromised patients. The changing face of malignant (necrotising) external otitis: clinical, radiological, and anatomic correlations. The Lancet.

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EMS Infectious Diseases Radiology Radiology 105

Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 18, 2023

(Jackson 2016) It can also be used in UTIs , but is typically reserved for special cases where the infectious bacteria is found to be multidrug resistant or in complicated UTIs. BMC Infectious Disease. PMID: 26407358 Meesters K, Mauel R, Dhont E, Walle JV, De Bruyne P. PMID: 29471791 Morley C, Carvalho de Almeida C, Moloney S.

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Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Seizures Hospitals 130

NIOSH Science Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

However, during widespread respiratory infectious disease outbreaks, there may be a need to implement respirator extended use practices due to an inadequate supply of FFRs. Skin irritation caused by disposable FFR use for extended periods of time has been documented during past outbreaks of respiratory infectious diseases.

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Infectious Diseases Documentation/Coding Wellness 49

PEMBlog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The night prior to presentation, mom noticed he was not feeding as well and seemed fussy. Initially in the emergency department he was generally well-appearing with normal vital signs. Infants with NTED generally remain well-appearing and do not meet toxic shock syndrome (TSS) criteria. Overnight, she had to wake him to feed.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The Employees Returning to Work Infection Control Compliance (ICC) course is designed to educate employees on how to protect themselves and others and mitigate community transmission of infectious diseases. They reduce the spread of infectious diseases in the workplace. ICC training sets industry standards.

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Infectious Diseases PPE CDC Best Practices 52

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 6, 2023

Kletsel Pustular psoriasis Psoriasis is characterized by discrete plaques of erythema, scales, and fissures of the extremities It is associated with significant morbidity & treatment consists of topical steroids, along with referral to establish with dermatology Use caution with systemic steroids as they can potentially worsen flares While rare, (..)

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Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Fractures Wellness 85

ACEP Now

MAY 10, 2024

Patients with flank pain (which would suggest pyelonephritis) as well as patients meeting two or more SIRS criteria (which would suggest sepsis) comprise a higher risk group. Clinical Infectious Diseases. Let’s look at three young female patients with differing symptom severities. link] Cai T, Mazzoli S, Mondaini N, et al.

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Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Administration 98

Mount Sinai EM

JULY 27, 2023

sickle cell anemia) Hyposplenia (from atrophy, infarction, engorgement, or infiltration of the spleen in chronic dz such as thalassemias, chronic liver disease, HIV/AIDs, immune disorders, or malignancies) If splenic function is in question, you can obtain a peripheral blood smear and check for Howell-Jolly bodies.

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Sepsis Wellness Infectious Diseases 182

ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

He noted spending about five days walking through a jungle, as well as traversing rivers. There was concern for possible cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), therefore he was admitted to the hospital for infectious-disease and surgical consultations, as well as to complete a punch biopsy the following day. Click to enlarge.)

Infectious Diseases 52

Infectious Diseases CDC Military Emergency Department 52

PulmCCM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Fever in the ICU: Guideline Update The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) issued an interim update to their 2008 recommendations for the management of fever in the ICU. Ultrasound is well-suited for identifying most serious biliary system abnormalities.

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Best Practices Ultrasounds Infectious Diseases Sepsis 111

EMDocs

JULY 1, 2023

Early consultation with a specialist is recommended in these cases 7,8 Workup: Lab tests can support the diagnosis of KD, especially in incomplete KD cases as above. He has had a high fever of > 103°F (39.4°C) C) for the past week.

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EMS Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Research 92

EM Curious

JULY 8, 2015

More FOAMed INFECTIOUS DISEASE SMORGASBORD CORE EM PODCAST EPISODE 3 [PODCAST]: Swami sits down to run over some high yield EM topics in the arena of infectious disease, from antibiotic choice in HCAP, to new paradigms in soft tissues infectious. Well, this may not be completely true.

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Infectious Diseases Disaster Management Sepsis Ultrasounds 52

PulmCCM

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Intuitively, plasma seemed even less likely to help the very sickest of the sick— those mechanically ventilated with ARDS from Covid-19, whose mortality rate was well over 50% at many centers. Convalescent plasma, it was concluded, didn’t help patients with severe Covid-19 as a general group. Only it turns out, it did help.

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Blood Transfusions Operations Resuscitation Infectious Diseases 98

RCEM Learning

APRIL 9, 2024

Maintain a Positive Mindset and Well-being: Exam preparation can be demanding, so it’s important to take care of your mental and physical well-being. A positive mindset and well-being contribute to better focus and performance during the exam.

Infectious Diseases 52

Infectious Diseases Airway Management Resuscitation Poisoning 52

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

PPEs that OSHA mandates minimize exposure to infectious diseases, ensuring that healthcare workers are adequately protected during patient care. It protects the health and well-being of staff. Additionally, OSHA guidelines require the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

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Hazardous Materials Documentation/Coding Legal Issues Patient Safety 105

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

As the name would suggest, inflammatory markers are biological markers of, well, inflammation. A 2015 meta-analysis of 9 studies consisting of 725 patients published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases found PCT far superior to CRP, with PCT having a sensitivity of 90 and specificity of 98% [36]. J Arthroplasty.

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Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

EM Ottawa

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

He looks well by ED standards. You are treating a 43-year-old male with two days of left lower quadrant abdominal pain, a documented fever of 38.4 and malaise. He has no urinary or bowel symptoms. His past medical history is unremarkable. After a focused history and physical examination, you narrow the differential to diverticulitis.

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Documentation/Coding Wellness Infectious Diseases EMS 115

American Medical Compliance

JUNE 16, 2023

Needlesticks are causing patients to be infected with unwanted diseases. This raises concerns about how providers store needlesticks as well as protect patients and healthcare workers alike. It is important to do what is necessary to prevent needlestick infections and accidental contact with potentially dangerous needlesticks.

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Pediatric Education

MAY 26, 2024

The pediatrician said that the child was overall healthy and thriving, with the usual minor infectious disease episodes. “I reassured the mother that he was doing well and he should have fewer infections as he grew. The child only called the mother and professional by ma-ma. but not for injuries.

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Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Outcomes Wellness 40

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Use of the ATD Standard Cal/OSHA requires employers covered by the Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) Standard (California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5199) to protect employees from airborne infectious disease such as COVID-19 and pathogens transmitted by aerosols.

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Infectious Diseases Documentation/Coding PPE Wellness 52

Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 11, 2023

Having authored 575 ( well, now 576 ) of them, I am often quite convinced that there are no new topics to discuss. This is the 601st Ped EM Morsel ! Then July happens and we get 14 more amazing interns who help educate me and remind me that there is always more to learn.

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Dr. Mike Sevilla

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Of course, you were like me, saying to yourself, “Well, we will chat again soon.” Of course, from an infectious disease standpoint, I understood its importance. Are there long time friends that you just haven’t talked with since the start of the pandemic? Or, “One of these days I’ll give them a call again.” Two long years.

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Infectious Diseases Wellness 52

RCEM Learning

APRIL 9, 2024

Take care of your physical and mental well-being, and ensure you get adequate rest and relaxation. Stay Calm and Confident: Prior to the exam, maintain a calm and positive mindset. Build your confidence by regularly practicing SBA questions and reinforcing your knowledge.

Infectious Diseases 52

Infectious Diseases Airway Management Dislocations Poisoning 52

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This list is not all inclusive, there may be other challenges as well. Keep in mind that persons involved in the clean up need to be protected from infectious diseases, chemical exposures, radiation, electrical shock, and potential fire hazards. Determine if water is deemed safe to use and there is a sufficient supply of water.

Hazardous Materials 59

Hazardous Materials Infectious Diseases PPE Shock 59

EMDocs

JUNE 17, 2023

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. insect bite, scratch, etc.) or nearby infection (e.g., URI, dacryocystitis, blepharitis, impetigo, hordeolum, etc.) Sisli Etfal Hastan Tip Bul. 2019;53(4):409-412. doi:10.14744/semb.2018.75010 2018.75010 Miranda-Barrios J, Bravo-Queipo-de-Llano B, Baquero-Artigao F, et al. 2021;40(11):969-974.

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EMS Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Emergency Department 96

RebelEM

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Patient data anonymized when presented to adjudication committee to avoid detection bias Well-balanced patient characteristics between groups. SECONDARY OUTCOMES At day 28 , ceftriaxone group had (vs placebo): Lower VAP risk (20% vs 36%); hazard ratio 0.62 Medication prepared by nurses in another unit not involved in the patients’ care.

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CDC Radiology Radiology Head Injuries 119

ACEP Now

JANUARY 12, 2024

7 Postvoid residual urine volume and levels of prostate-specific antigen are useful for diagnostic purposes, as well as possible CT scan or ultrasound to evaluate for an enlarged and inflamed prostate. Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases. 6 Some studies estimate that E. In: Linn WD, Wofford MR, O’Keefe ME, et al.,

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Infectious Diseases Ultrasounds Wellness Hospitals 52

Sensible Medicine

JUNE 6, 2023

Both the amyloid believers and non-believers would do well to think about whether they are interpreting evidence objectively or are trying make trial results they don’t believe go away. If a trial shows something very different from what you would have expected, it is worth searching for flaws that might explain the unexpected results.

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Outcomes Infectious Diseases Research Academics 96

EM Literature of Note

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Most regions used a strategy in which nirsevimab was provided to new births during RSV season, as well as other young infants born prior to the onset of the season. The two “COVID seasons” of 2020-21 and 2021-22 were excluded from their comparisons.

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Emergency Department Pediatrics Administration Wellness 87

Pediatric Education

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The diagnosis of a healthy female was made who would be traveling to an area endemic for several infectious diseases. The pediatrician consulted the Centers for Disease Control website for vaccine recommendations for the Congo which indicated the need for malaria prophylaxis as well as Yellow Fever and Typhoid vaccine.

Infectious Diseases 40

Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Military Wellness 40

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

No fines or fees are implemented as well. Assisted Living Education and Training Employees of assisted living facilities do not have the same level of exposure to infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens as the workers of long-term care facilities and nursing homes. The state testing schedule is limited.

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Administration Infectious Diseases Operations Best Practices 52

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

No fines or fees are implemented as well. Assisted Living Education and Training Employees of assisted living facilities do not have the same level of exposure to infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens as the workers of long-term care facilities and nursing homes. The state testing schedule is limited.

EMS 52

EMS Administration Infectious Diseases Operations 52

Pediatric Education

AUGUST 20, 2023

Patient Presentation An 8-year-old male came to clinic for his well-child care after moving to the area. Patients needed prolonged treatment and followup (up to 88 days) but did well without recurrences. ” In the Belgium study, the most common underlying risk factor was hepatobiliary disease (e.g.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Wellness Sepsis 40

ACEP Now

MAY 9, 2024

It has been well over a year since the controversial publication of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) report on diagnostic errors in the emergency department (ED). Similarly elevated rates of error, and related harms, are associated with other serious vascular, infectious disease, and cancer-related diagnoses, as well.

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Emergency Department Research Infectious Diseases Hospitals 52