Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Early recognition and prompt treatment is key. non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and IV nitroglycerin infusion have been shown to reduce morbidity (intubation rates, ICU admission) & mortality.

Leadership 94

Leadership EMS Pediatrics Stroke 94

EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Some institutions developed a tier-based system for outpatient imaging as well which was updated in real-time. 6,9 Patient Safety Considerations Few studies have evaluated the impact of the contrast shortage on patient care or patient-centered outcomes due to deferment of imaging or changing protocols leading to delayed or missed diagnosis.

Radiology 92

Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Hospitals 92

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

The PSS-3 assesses for depression/hopelessness and suicidal ideations in the past 2 weeks as well as lifetime history of suicide attempt. 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. Let’s move on to the physical.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40

EMDocs

JULY 20, 2023

– Inclusion criteria: Included patients aged 18 or above, who had a baseline NIHSS 10 or greater (obtained within one hour before measuring infarct volume) across 26 hospitals in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Patient had to be able to be randomized between 6-24 hours after last known well.

Stroke 92

Stroke Outcomes Head Injuries Psychiatric 92

EM Literature of Note

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But, the net effect becomes – the ED is a focus for patient safety research. In modern parlance, “diagnostic errors” become “missed opportunities for diagnosis” (MODs), and well-meaning researchers are devising further methods to shine bright lights upon our inadequacies.

Emergency Department 95

Emergency Department Stroke Patient Safety Research 95

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

How to Apply This Principle: Assess each patients physical abilities, medical history, and personal goals. Involve patients and families in decisions about their care. Preventing Decline with Daily Movement Restorative nursing isnt just about helping patients recover its also about preventing further decline.

Stroke 99

Stroke Administration Best Practices Wellness 99