RebelEM

JANUARY 25, 2024

What They Did: Design: Randomized, controlled, blinded-outcome trial Sites: Three emergency departments in Denmark Duration: October 9, 2019 to May 26, 2021. Outcomes: Primary Outcome: Reduction of dyspnea measured on a verbal dyspnea scale (VDS) from 0 to 10 recorded at enrollment, then at 2, 4, and 5 hours after arrival.

Ultrasounds 125

Ultrasounds Outcomes COPD Hospitals 125

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Clinical features include abdominal or flank pain; ecchymosis to the flank, periumbilical region, proximal thighs, or scrotum; and hemorrhagic shock early in the disease course. Spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma: etiology, characteristics, management, and outcome. angioembolization). J Emerg Med. 2012 Aug;43(2):e157-61. 2011.06.006.

EMS 93

EMS Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Radiology 93

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 26, 2023

But, they may present postnatally with cyanosis/hypoxaemia due to insufficient pulmonary blood flow, cardiogenic shock due to insufficient systemic blood flow, or both. Whilst waiting for an operation, they need to be managed medically. Soon after the operation, the baby is noted to have junctional ectopic tachycardia (JET).

Operations 128

Operations Research Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Hospitals 128

RebelEM

AUGUST 12, 2024

What They Did: Double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial that ran from October 2019 through January 2024 Multinational study conducted at 22 centers in three European countries 3512 patients were enrolled and before surgery eligible patients were randomly assigned to one of the following two groups Amino Acid Group: 10% Isopuramin at a dose (..)

Outcomes 81

Outcomes Hospitals Operations Shock 81

AED Leader

APRIL 22, 2024

The Role of AEDs in Sudden Cardiac Arrest AEDs are portable electronic devices designed to deliver an electric shock to the heart and restore its rhythm during SCA. They are user-friendly and can be operated by individuals with minimal medical training. AEDs analyze the heart’s rhythm and determine whether a shock is needed.

CPR 52

CPR Shock Resuscitation Operations 52

PulmCCM

JUNE 5, 2023

Corticosteroids for community-acquired pneumonia have been studied with inconclusive results, and expert guidelines currently advise against their use except in patients with refractory septic shock. Patients with septic shock or influenza were excluded. standards of care. In the U.S., Some states’ screening rates are 1%.

Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 96

Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Documentation/Coding CPR Shock 96

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

Ranulf went white with the shock. The primary outcome measure was chest drain failure, i.e., retained haemothorax requiring a secondary interventional procedure. They stratified patients according to the ratio of FFP: PRBC received (1:1, 1:2, 1:3 and 1:3+) and performed logistic regression analyses for various outcomes.

Resuscitation 139

Resuscitation Operations Sepsis Pediatrics 139

RebelEM

JUNE 8, 2023

Assessed clinical practice, outcome, length of stay, safety, and efficacy of both phenylephrine and epinephrine peripherally administered through a push dose.

Administration 98

Administration Emergency Department Outcomes Documentation/Coding 98

AED Leader

AUGUST 22, 2024

By delivering an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm in cases of ventricular fibrillation or other arrhythmias, AEDs play a vital role in increasing survival rates following sudden cardiac arrests. AEDs are designed for easy use, so even people without medical training can operate them effectively in critical situations.

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CPR Shock Operations Outcomes 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The others, such as respiratory rate, heart rate, and decompensated shock, were excluded due to the presumed difficulty for non-healthcare professionals to assess them accurately. Reviewed by: Isabella Davenport Article 2: Does it improve outcomes if you replace the nail in nail bed repair? The assessors scored both groups 5.

Emergency Department 75

Emergency Department Outcomes Research Operations 75

AED Leader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The defibrillator sends an electric shock to stop this chaos, letting the heart’s natural pacemaker take back control. Giving a shock in time might just save a life. ” This portable lifesaver guided us with voice prompts as we attached it and administered a shock.

Shock 52

Shock Operations CPR Outcomes 52

RebelEM

APRIL 29, 2024

One may speculate that the US-guided CVC placement would have a higher first-pass success rate with fewer complications, however, this may potentially add time to the procedure depending on the operator and institution’s use of ultrasound during emergencies and maintaining sterile technique with the US probe.

Resuscitation 105

Resuscitation Administration Emergency Department Ultrasounds 105

AED Leader

JULY 2, 2024

They are designed to rapidly deliver a high energy level, allowing the AED to administer a life-saving shock to the heart. An AED with a weak or expired battery may not deliver the required shock to restore the heart’s normal rhythm effectively. When a cardiac emergency occurs, every second counts.

Shock 52

Shock Operations Outcomes Wellness 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

For anyone approaching a structured ABC would be a priority to establish whether shock was present or not. Typical features include: HR >220bpm Narrow complex regular tachycardia P waves difficult to identify In this case there is no shock present so we can proceed to the right branch of the ALSG guideline.

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EKG/ECG Hospitals Shock Documentation/Coding 98

ACEP Now

MAY 9, 2024

A search for Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) on any social media platform will yield thousands of before-and-after images, faja sales, operating room videos, recovery tips, and patients praising their plastic surgeon. These questionable practices led to a rash of bad outcomes.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Operations Ultrasounds Shock 52

Critical Care Now

JULY 7, 2024

Military practice guidelines, along with ACEP and the American College of Surgeons, recommend REBOA for traumatic life-threatening hemorrhage below the diaphragm in patients with hemorrhagic shock who are unresponsive or transiently responsive to resuscitation.

Resuscitation 52

Resuscitation Military Outcomes Hospitals 52

AED Leader

APRIL 30, 2024

AEDs are designed to deliver a life-saving shock to the heart, restoring its normal rhythm and allowing vital organs to receive the needed oxygen. Here are some key features that make the Heartsine 350P AED an excellent choice for schools: Simple and Intuitive Operation The Heartsine 350P AED is designed with simplicity in mind.

CPR 52

CPR Operations Shock Resuscitation 52

RebelEM

JANUARY 25, 2023

Late findings Fever Abdominal distension (+) LR: 5.64 – 16.8 (-) LR: 0.34 – 0.43 Absent bowel sounds Peritoneal signs (i.e. rebound and guarding) Diagnostics Laboratory Tests Commonly ordered lab tests (i.e. 2.3 – 5.4) (-) LR: 0.18 (0.09 – 0.35) Ultrasound Findings Dilated loops of bowel (diameter > 2.5

Operations 52

Operations Sepsis Resuscitation Ultrasounds 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 10, 2023

A shocked friend is being ushered out of the way. Then the patient is rapidly moved to the operating theatre. The effects of aviation-style non-technical skills training on technical performance and outcome in the operating theatre. A teenager lies on the resus trolley. They’re getting CPR. They have been stabbed.

Emergency Department 91

Emergency Department Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Teamwork 91

ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

These stakeholders are similarly shielded in court when adverse patient outcomes, such as negligent deaths, occur under their management or when the bought-out companies are challenged for anticompetitive business practices overseen by the PE firm. 7-9 The PE model then aims to sell acquired businesses for a profit within three to six years.

Hospitals 113

Hospitals Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 113

Intensive Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Despite thromboaspiration, she had recurrent VF arrests with worsening cardiogenic shock (CS), so an Impella CP (Abiomed, Danvers, MA) was inserted through the right femoral artery for left ventricular (LV) support. Management of left ventricular distension during peripheral extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for cardiogenic shock.

Shock 52

Shock Operations Hospitals Outcomes 52

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This has been the central question of many research projects with variable outcomes. A recent observational study was performed to pragmatically assess clinically meaningful differences in BP in a diverse critically ill cohort with shock. Damping Damping is essentially the shock absorbers in the pressurized system. Keville, M.

Shock 59

Shock Resuscitation Ultrasounds Research 59

Dr. No

JANUARY 3, 2022

Society reaches saturation point: the pandemic no longer shocks and stupefies; instead, it becomes an unwelcome but essentially normal part of life, in effect, just another flu like illness, dreadful, even fatal, to some, but for the vast majority, no more than a tiresome nuisance.

Operations 52

Operations Shock Outcomes 52

RebelEM

MARCH 27, 2023

Ventilator-associated lung injury and inflammation can occur even during short-term mismanagement can worsen patient outcomes. 4 Using factors such as shock, pneumonia, and sepsis this score allows an accurate prediction of developing ARDS. This is a critical error that leads to poorer outcomes for patients in need of critical care.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Operations Academics Documentation/Coding 52

AED Leader

JULY 1, 2024

Its user-friendly design ensures trained professionals and laypersons can confidently operate it during an emergency. It features ADAPTIV biphasic waveform technology, which adjusts energy levels based on the patient’s needs, ensuring effective and safe defibrillation shocks.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics CPR Operations Shock 52

AED Leader

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Defibrillation: Once a dangerous rhythm is detected, the AED delivers a controlled electric shock to help restore normal heart rhythm. By ensuring quick access to AEDs in public settings, we can significantly increase survival rates for cardiac arrest victims, leading to improved outcomes and better survival to hospital discharge.

CPR 52

CPR Basic Life Support Resuscitation Hospitals 52

RebelEM

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Outcomes: Primary Outcome: Incidence of post-induction hypotension Secondary Outcome : First-pass success rate of endotracheal intubation Primary Results: 84 articles were identified for potential inclusion. Articles removed were duplicates, contained irrelevant outcomes, or had a significant risk for bias.

Outcomes 52

Outcomes Emergency Department Sepsis Operations 52

PHEM Cast

APRIL 18, 2016

Hauwald, 2002 A co-operative patient does not require immobilization unless their conscious level deteriorates. The periscope video of the SKEPTIC trial presentation is accessible here: [link] The Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) use infusion of ketamine to manage agitated mental health patient without need for intubation.

Fractures 40

Fractures Operations Administration Shock 40

ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

18 The finger is inserted through the stoma alongside the endotracheal tube and, while 90 percent success rate has been reported with this method in controlling bleeding, the pressure must be maintained until the patient is transferred to the operating room. Operative technique for trachea-innominate artery fistula repair. J Vasc Surg.

Operations 52

Operations Pediatrics Radiology Radiology 52

PulmCCM

JANUARY 4, 2022

” -Fran Lebowitz Background Quite recently, the BaSICS investigators evaluated the infusion rate of a fluid bolus on patient outcome. The primary outcome was identification of the optimal volume for assessing fluid responsiveness. If I get to the dry cleaners without having a huge fight, that’s challenging enough.”

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Wellness Outcomes Sepsis Stroke 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 14, 2022

I am sure you already shocked it, right?" Outcome Electrophysiologic study showed an accessory pathway (WPW, antidromic AVRT) Why did adenosine not work? As Dr. Smith said in his initial comment, "I am sure you already shocked this rhythm, right?" Or, of course, you can always use electrical cardioversion. Antidromic WPW).

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EKG/ECG Shock Operations EMS 52

EB Medicine

MARCH 1, 2019

Consider valvular injury in any patient who appears to be in cardiogenic shock, has hypotension without obvious hemorrhage, or has pulmonary edema. In those with severe injury, you may note refractory hypotension secondary to cardiogenic shock. of cases and contributed to the death of 45.2% of those patients. for pericardial effusion.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Operations Fractures 40

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

These indices would have reinforced the clinical decision progress and avoided bad outcomes from unsuccessful estimates. An elderly lady in cardiogenic shock (BP 60/40) with no veins , I was lucky to get a 24-gauge PIV into the back of her wrist. So much more than just a BP cuff and a rhythm monitor. Intraosseous Infusion.

Emergency Nursing 40

Emergency Nursing Seizures CPR Wellness 40

PHEM Cast

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

trauma 2004) showed that end-tidal CO2 may be of value in predicting outcome from major trauma (19). Qvigstad et al showed in again in Resuscitation in 2013, confirming inter-individual variation in effectiveness of CPR using ETCO2 as a surrogate for CO Trauma Deakin et al. (J. 2013;118(1):192-201. doi:10.1097/ALN.0b013e318278c8b6

CPR 52

CPR Resuscitation Operations Shock 52

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Nachi: Unfortunately this procedure is associated with a relatively high re-operation rate – one study found 20% of patients required removal or revision. Jeff: Even more shockingly, some series showed a 52% repeat operation rate. These patients often require emergent operative intervention.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Significantly elevated CRP (>122mg/L) and PCT (>0.5ng/mL) levels are predictors of bad outcomes, and are useful for tracking therapy progress, but are not specific enough to rule-in infectious endocarditis [38-39]. Surviving sepsis campaign: international guidelines for management of sepsis and septic shock 2021.

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

Rural Doctors Net

AUGUST 30, 2013

Smart retrieval services have a presence in the Emergency Operations Centre and will be ‘on standby’ as the initial ambulance call comes through – a much more proactive approach than the usual sequence of calls from first responder-ambulance-local hospital-doctor-retrieval service.

Burns 52

Burns Hospitals Ambulance Services Wellness 52