ACEP Now

MAY 9, 2024

6 The increasing mortality rate led to an additional emergency regulation in 2022 requiring the consenting physician to perform the critical steps of the case, limiting surgeons to three cases per day, and mandating continuous, recorded ultrasound guidance for gluteal AFT procedures. References Garcia SE. Butt Lifts Are Booming.

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Emergency Department Operations Ultrasounds Shock 52

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2016

Cardiogenic Shock: Act Use point-of-care cardiac ultrasound : Good Squeeze? It’s seen easily enough on point of care ultrasound. Tamponade: if any sign of shock, pericardiocentesis, preferentially ultrasound-guided. Children with sepsis come in two varieties: warm shock and cold shock. Pericardial Effusion? Pediatrics.

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Shock Sepsis Pediatrics Ultrasounds 40

Taming the SRU

MAY 1, 2023

Exertional Hyperthermia Patients with heat stroke will present with Temp > 104, AMS, or seizures.

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Emergency Department 52

EB Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Jeff: And unlike past issues covering more common pathologies, like, say, sepsis, this month’s team reviewed much more literature than just the past 10 years. Jeff: Real quick – in case you missed it – ultrasound sneaks in again. CNS dysfunction may be immediate or delayed and can range from strokes to spinal cord injuries.

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Emergency Department Burns EKG/ECG Shock 40

EB Medicine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Jeff: And to round out this section – just be aware that rare effects such as osteonecrosis, ischemic stroke, massive PE, and septic shock have all been reported. Jeff: I feel like we should get some entry music for every ultrasound reference because it seems to make its way into just about every episode.

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Emergency Department Poisoning Anaphylaxis Allergic Reactions 40

PulmCCM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

With the explosion of bedside ultrasound and automated methods to capture LVEF, the ejection fraction will grow in clinical prominence and affect decisions for the acutely-ill. The slope of Ea is measured as the end-systolic pressure [Pes] relative to the stroke volume [SV]. Jon-Emile S. The base of right triangle 1.]

Stroke 40

Stroke Sepsis Shock Ultrasounds 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

The Kilifi algorithm includes five clinical situations that are common sickle cell presentations – clinical jaundice, severe anaemia, bone and joint infections, and stroke. Vaccination: PCV13 (pneumococcal vaccination), meningococcal vaccines, and Hib conjugated vaccines are important to prevent life-threatening sepsis.

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Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 25, 2023

wrist in extension clavicle tibial pediatric forearm Most likely injuries to need an x-ray? bicarb <18mEq/L) ketosis (preferably serum beta-hydroxybutyrate >3mmol/L) Risk factors SGLT2 inhibitor use fasting state ketogenic diet intra-abdominal pathology (AGE, pancreatitis, etc.)

Seizures 75

Seizures Fractures EKG/ECG Resuscitation 75

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Swab any discharge and discuss with a senior about starting antibiotics as infection in a baby can quickly lead to sepsis. If both testis are impalpable bilaterally then ask a senior colleague to review the baby and request and urgent abdominal ultrasound and karyotype test. Undo the nappy of the baby and palpate the Femoral pulses.

Dislocations 52

Dislocations Documentation/Coding Ultrasounds Wellness 52