EMDocs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Sepsis is diagnosed and antibiotics started for the first time. High level amputation is considered, but she dies of sepsis and multiorgan failure on hospital day 7. A delay in antibiotics administration was unfortunate but no one can say on a “more probable than not” basis that earlier treatment would have changed the outcome.

Documentation/Coding 93

Documentation/Coding Hospitals Sepsis Infectious Diseases 93

Northwestern EM Blog

MAY 16, 2022

Do outcomes for patients with suspected nephrolithiasis differ based on the initial imaging? However, with ultrasonography becoming more prevalent in EDs, it may be possible that initial imaging may avoid this radiation risk and still have similar outcomes for patients. Would you be satisfied with only US and no follow-up CT?

Ultrasounds 52

Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Outcomes 52

EMDocs

MAY 11, 2024

Cavernous sinus syndrome (B) usually presents with cranial nerve deficits, diplopia, periorbital cellulitis, and facial swelling that may progress to meningitis or sepsis. Brainstem stroke: anatomy, clinical and radiological findings. anatomic region). Locked-in syndrome. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2013 Apr;34(2):131-41. 2013.01.004.

Stroke 107

Stroke EMS EKG/ECG Radiology 107

RebelEM

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) can lead to pulmonary and systemic inflammation, resulting in impaired gas exchange, sepsis, organ failure, and an increased risk of death. Pneumonia diagnosis supported by clinical and radiologic criteria. Secondary Outcome By day 90, mortality was 9.3% to −0.8).

Research 94

Research Outcomes Administration Shock 94

Pediatric Education

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The radiologic evaluation of an ultrasound examination showed a small hypoechoic mass in the area of right adrenal gland that was smaller than previously recorded prenatally. This close monitoring does not appear to have poorer outcomes if the patient has neuroblastoma. The diagnosis of a healthy male was made. Pediatr Surg Int.

Ultrasounds 52

Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Pediatrics 52

RebelEM

JANUARY 25, 2023

Small bowel obstruction: Outcome and cost implications of admitting service. Radiology US 90% 96% 14.1 Radiology US 90% 96% 14.1 Late findings Fever Abdominal distension (+) LR: 5.64 – 16.8 (-) LR: 0.34 – 0.43 Absent bowel sounds Peritoneal signs (i.e. Emery Med J 2014; 31(3): 248-9. PMID: 24532357 Oyasiji T et al.

Operations 52

Operations Sepsis Resuscitation Ultrasounds 52

Mind The Bleep

AUGUST 5, 2023

Common signs and symptoms include: Abdominal distention with prominent veins and discolouration Umbilical flaring Poor feeding Bilious vomiting Abdominal tenderness Bowel changes, including diarrhoea, blood and mucus Lethargy, apnoea, bradycardia Sepsis Risk factors of low birth rate, prematurity and formula feeding. (1, Updated 2022 Aug 8].

Sepsis 52

Sepsis Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology 52