EMDocs

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The facility does not have ultrasound (US) availability at the time of the patient’s presentation, as the sonographer comes to the hospital only 2 days a week. However, duplex ultrasonography may not be readily available at all times in rural or critical access facilities. Ultrasound. What findings make a DVT more likely?

Ultrasounds 70

Ultrasounds Wellness Documentation/Coding EMS 70

ACEP Now

AUGUST 22, 2023

In an environment in which patients may have their entire work-up in the waiting room, or attend a critical access hospital staffed by non-emergency physicians, or lack the financial support to follow up with an appropriate specialist, a pragmatic approach to care is required.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department Academics Critical Access Research 98

EMDocs

JUNE 22, 2023

As usual, I was the only physician staffing this rural critical access hospital with limited resources which sits 61 miles away from our state’s only Level 1 trauma center. Have you done an ultrasound yet?” This guy is an ultrasound guru. It was an ordinary night, and I was asleep in the on-call room. We take a look.

Resuscitation 96

Resuscitation Ultrasounds Critical Access Documentation/Coding 96

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

One also has to keep in mind that this study occurred at Level 1 trauma centers and may not be applicable in critical access hospitals or lower leveled trauma centers. If the trauma center performed screening ultrasounds to evaluate for asymptomatic DVTs, they were not included in this study. 67% received TXA.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52