AED Leader

JULY 9, 2024

These pads deliver an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest. They are applied to the patient’s chest and connected to the AED through specialized cables. This is essential for delivering an effective electrical shock to the heart.

Allergic Reactions 52

Allergic Reactions Patient Safety Shock Pediatrics 52

EMDocs

MAY 24, 2023

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. The patient recalls his prior CTA – which is requested for comparison and mailed directly to the patient. He and his physician are shocked at the report and the lack of follow-up.

Radiology 91

Radiology Radiology EKG/ECG Patient Safety 91

Taming the SRU

MAY 5, 2023

doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2212663 BACKGROUND Sepsis, including severe sepsis and septic shock, is a frequently encountered condition in the emergency department and carries a high mortality rate. Each subsequent one-hour delay in antimicrobial administration increases mortality by 35% in patients with septic shock (Im, Kang et al.

Sepsis 52

Sepsis Shock Administration Resuscitation 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: Tachycardic patients should make you concerned for hypovolemia 2/2 dehydration, sepsis, leaks, and blood loss. Finally, there is the roux-en-y gastric bypass. Metabolism.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

Jeff: And while it seems crass to even mention the financial impact, the number is shocking - suicide has an estimated economic burden of $5.4 Nachi: With the staff notified and the patient searched, the patient should be placed in a room without potentially dangerous items, like tubing or needles. billion per year in the US.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40

St. Emlyn

DECEMBER 3, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed In this podcast, Liz Crowe discusses the effect bad behaviour has on teams and ultimately patient safety. The post Podcast – ECMO in Trauma with Chris Bishop at Tactical Trauma 24 appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

Patient Safety 102

Patient Safety Shock Resuscitation 102

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 18, 2025

They may disengage from their usual activities and experience disbelief and shock that their loved one is gone. During this period of acute grief, the bereaved person may be confused and/or uncertain about their identity or social role. Disenfranchised Grief: Is grief over any loss that is not validated or recognized.

Shock 52

Shock Wellness Outcomes Hospitals 52