EMDocs

MAY 9, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. The triage nurse records the event as a “seizure” lasting 7 minutes. ” Sixteen hours later the patient returns comatose after a grand mal seizure at home. GCS is now 3.

Seizures 101

Seizures Dehydration Documentation/Coding Infectious Diseases 101

EMDocs

AUGUST 28, 2023

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. A month later the child returns with seizures and altered mental status. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here. Stories of med mal lawsuits can save lives.

Fractures 82

Fractures Seizures Patient Safety Hospitals 82

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Adrenal suppression, limiting its use in long procedures or critically ill patients. Contraindicated seizures or porphyria. This has been shown to increase the first pass success rate in these challenging scenarios, reducing the risk of complications and optimizing patient safety (23). Minimal histamine release.

Emergency Department 84

Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 84

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 15, 2023

Signs and symptoms in this group are often non-specific and can include irritability, hypotonia, lethargy, jitteriness, temperature instability, poor feeding, vomiting, apnoea and seizures. DO NOT delay correcting the hypoglycaemia if blood is difficult to obtain or the patient is obtunded.

Wellness 103

Wellness Seizures Hospitals Dehydration 103