Taming the SRU

JUNE 28, 2024

Background Out of hospital cardiac arrest (OOHCA) represents a great cause of morbidity and mortality. 1,2,3) While overall survival to hospital discharge remains poor in OOHCA, approximately 10%,(2,3) patients in v fib/v tach have greater survival.(4) male 67.9% male 67.9%

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Shock Hospitals Outcomes CPR 73

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Naloxone and Patient Outcomes in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests in California. Background: We’ve discussed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) at least once or twice on the SGEM (see long list at end of blog). Clinical Question: Is naloxone administration in undifferentiated OHCA associated with survival to hospital discharge?

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Hospitals CPR EMS Outcomes 98

SCGH ED

AUGUST 7, 2024

12/2024Author – Wheeler / Liz Feher (Geriatrics) / Hung Do Nguyen (General Medicine) The post Hospital in the Home (HITH) appeared first on Charlie's ED.

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Hospitals 52

Emergency Live

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Discover Key Hospitals in Addis Ababa for Emergency Care and First Aid Services Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, is home to a growing population and a diverse healthcare system. In this […] The post Which Hospitals in Addis Ababa Have a First Aid Service? appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Hospitals 105

Emergency Live

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Health facilities and units, including hospitals, according to IHL, should not […] The post Protecting Hospitals in Armed Conflict: The Directives of International Humanitarian Law appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Hospitals 105

Emergency Live

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Exploring the Cutting-Edge Medical Facilities Aboard These Lifesaving Vessels Hospital ships are a beacon of hope in times of disaster, conflict, and humanitarian crises. These seafaring medical facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and skilled medical professionals ready to provide critical care and surgical interventions.

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Hospitals 105

ACEP Now

JANUARY 11, 2024

The wave of increasing hospital closures and service line cutbacks continues to sweep the United States. hospitals that are closing clinical departments or ending or reducing services. 2 Of these 56 additional hospitals, many are not rural; thus, this specter is expanding. 56 hospitals closing departments or ending services.

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Hospitals Administration Documentation/Coding Research 52

Emergency Medicine Journal

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is a treatment method for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) requiring a complex chain of care. However, every fourth ECPR candidate and every third patient who received ECMO-facilitated resuscitation at the hospital survived with a good neurological outcome.

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Hospitals CPR Resuscitation Outcomes 75

The Trauma Pro

JUNE 30, 2023

The biggest question is, why does your hospital want you to use it? Typically, hospital administrators pressure trauma programs to adopt an eTFS at some point after implementing the hospital-wide use of an electronic health record (EHR). When I started this series nearly 15 years ago, many hospitals still used paper charting.

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Hospitals Administration Resuscitation Best Practices 130

PulmCCM

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention formally called on hospitals to develop robust sepsis care programs to systematically identify and treat sepsis, track outcomes, and improve care delivery. Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements (CDC) Hospital Sepsis Program Assessment Tool (CDC) ” What is that, a sepsis Stasi?

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CDC Sepsis Hospitals Documentation/Coding 98

St. Emlyn

MARCH 8, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Is mechanical CPR associated with improved or worse outcomes in in-hospital cardiac arrest. FOAMed @stemlyns The post Is mCPR associated with better outcomes for in-hospital cardiac arrest? St Emlyn’s appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Outcomes Hospitals CPR Research 107

NRC Health

MAY 14, 2024

This podcast explores how the hospitality industry's renowned customer service can transform patient care with Linsey Stitt Germak, Patient Experience Officer for Penn State Health, and Ashley Nelson, Director of Customer Success for NRC Health.

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Hospitals Leadership 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2024

An ECG was recorded immediately at triage and, at this hospital, the Queen of Hearts is routinely used to determine cath lab activation. This patient had the onset of chest pain 24 hours before arrival to the ED. Here is that ECG: Original ECG What do you think? There is ST depression maximal in V1-V4, which is diagnostic of posterior OMI.

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Hospitals EKG/ECG 80

AENJ: Current Issue

JULY 31, 2024

Objective: This quality improvement initiative was conducted to determine if a provider in triage and split flow model could decrease the length of stay (LOS) of discharged patients seen in a community hospital emergency department (ED).

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Emergency Department Hospitals EKG/ECG 69

American Medical Compliance

JUNE 12, 2024

These goals provide a framework for hospitals to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring that patients receive the safest care possible. This course equips hospital staff to enhance safety protocols, reduce errors, and improve patient outcomes. Ensuring patient safety is a cornerstone of high-quality healthcare.

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Patient Safety Hospitals Outcomes Best Practices 52

St. Emlyn

JUNE 23, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with a survival rate of less than 10% despite emergency medical services (EMS) interventions.

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Shock Outcomes Hospitals EMS 98

Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 31, 2024

My lecture to the cancer care staff at a county hospital.

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Hospitals 73

RCEM Learning

MAY 20, 2024

The post Explore the Frontiers of Pre-Hospital Care Research appeared first on RCEMLearning.

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Research Hospitals 83

Emergency Live

JULY 18, 2024

In Milan, the first virtual hospital. An innovative model that reduces hospitalizations and improves access to care At the Motore Sanità 2024 conference, held at the Palazzo Pirelli in Milan, a revolutionary project for Italian healthcare is presented: the first virtual hospital.

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Hospitals Telemedicine 52

PDC Healthcare

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Health Systems Aim to Improve Efficiencies & Reduce Costs Consolidating vendors and standardizing products is a fundamental way for hospital supply chain professionals to achieve cost savings and improve efficiencies for their facilities.

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Hospitals 90

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 10, 2023

A California-based healthcare provider was the target of a cyberattack that led to hospital closures and redirected ambulance services in various states. Additionally, hospitals in Rhode Island faced severe negative effects due to this breach. Cyberattacks cause multiple hospitals to shut emergency rooms and divert ambulances.

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Hospitals Ambulance Services Administration Operations 52

PDC Healthcare

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Uses Time-Expiring Visitor Badges to Improve Safety and Peace of Mind for Patients, Parents and Employees Visitor identification is vital to the security of all healthcare facilities, but perhaps the most important within children’s hospitals, where vulnerable, young patients are being cared for around the clock.

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Hospitals Patient Safety 77

EM Ottawa

MAY 18, 2023

In the Base Hospital Program (BHP) Corner, we aim to review interesting and evolving topics, as they pertain to the prehospital/paramedicine world. Advances, reviews, and changes to Ontario and local practices, you name […] The post BHP Corner – Out of Hospital Discharge: Pearls and Pitfalls appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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Hospitals EMS 97

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 30, 2023

McG) presents to your emergency department (ED) after being found by family on the […] The post SGEM#424: Ooh-Ooh, I Can’t Wait – To Be Admitted to Hospital first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Case: An 85-year-old patient (Ms. Reference: Roussel et al.

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Hospitals Emergency Department Fractures Dislocations 109

PDC Healthcare

AUGUST 17, 2023

Key Takeaways from a Recent Pharmacy Survey PDC surveyed 6,400 Hospital Pharmacy Managers and Directors to get feedback on their priorities and challenges. Below we explore the results and key takeaways of the PDC survey, along with some helpful tips for pharmacy professionals.

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Hospitals Patient Safety Documentation/Coding 78

American Medical Compliance

APRIL 10, 2023

MeToo’s Impact on Sexual Harassment in Hospitals Victims have recently gone to Twitter and used the hashtag #MeTooMedicine, connecting these individuals with others that share their experiences. Women in healthcare are saying #MeToo about sexual harassment in hospitals. Visit [link] for more information.

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Hospitals Wellness 52

EM Ottawa

APRIL 18, 2024

Join us in our latest Pre-Hospital and Transport Medicine Journal Club, where we take a look at the most recent and relevant literature pertaining to the use of IOs in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, as well as the impact that pre-hospital intubation has with regards to ROSC success post resuscitative thoracotomy in individuals afflicted by out-of-hospital (..)

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Resuscitation Hospitals Wellness 54

NRC Health

MAY 9, 2023

NRC Health is proud to recognize and thank the incredible nurses and hospital staff who work tirelessly to keep their communities healthy and safe. The post Celebrating nurses and hospital staff appeared first on NRC Health. Your dedication and compassion are inspiring. Thanks for all you do!

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Hospitals 52

PulmCCM

JULY 20, 2024

Hard-to-control hyperglycemia is strongly associated with worse outcomes in hospitalized patients in a multitude of observational studies.

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Hospitals Outcomes 40

RebelEM

AUGUST 21, 2023

Mild Hypercapnia or Normocapnia after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. PMID: 37318140 Clinical Question: Does mild hypercapnia in adults with coma who have been resuscitated following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest provide favorable neurological outcomes in 6 months compared to normocapnia? Paper: Eastwood G, et al. N Engl J Med.

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Hospitals Resuscitation Outcomes CPR 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 19, 2024

This has coincided with a widespread shortage of specialist placements for children facing behavioural, psychiatric, and child protection challenges, leading to an over-reliance on the placement of these children in hospitals. A paediatric social admission is one where a child is admitted to the hospital but not for a medical reason.

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Hospitals Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Pediatrics 52

NIOSH Science Blog

JULY 9, 2024

NIOSH’s Impact Wellbeing™ campaign gives hospital leaders evidence-informed solutions to reduce healthcare worker burnout and sustain wellbeing. It helps hospital leaders go beyond individual resilience efforts and encouraging self-care to instead focus on systems-level improvements.

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Hospitals Wellness 52

St. Emlyn

JUNE 23, 2024

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with a survival rate of less than 10% despite […] The post JC: The impact of double sequential external defibrillation timing on outcomes during refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Outcomes Hospitals Resuscitation 72

St. Emlyn

JUNE 23, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with a survival rate of less than 10% despite emergency medical services (EMS) interventions.

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Shock Outcomes Hospitals EMS 65

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 13, 2024

Association of small adult ventilation bags with return of spontaneous circulation in out of hospital cardiac arrest. Association of small adult ventilation bags with return of spontaneous circulation in out of hospital cardiac arrest. Case: You are dispatched to an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Resuscitation 2023.

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Hospitals CPR Resuscitation Airway Management 91

PDC Healthcare

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The key to creating a comprehensive hospital security program is to avoid the desire to find a “one size fits all” solution. Your hospital security system should include a focus on these three functions: Ensuring only […].

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Hospitals 90

The Bottom Line

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In patients with non-ST elevation out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, does expedited delivery of patients to a cardiac arrest centre, compared with delivery to the geographically closest hospital, improve all-cause mortality at 30 days?

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Hospitals 98