Emergency Medicine Cases

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

How can we utilize virtual care to make it work for us and our patients well? How can we integrate systems thinking into the daily operations of EDs to improve patient flow and outcomes? They answer questions such as: What can we glean from how EM has evolved in the last few decades to help shape the future? and many more.

EMS 78

EMS Operations Outcomes Wellness 78

The Trauma Pro

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Unfortunately, losing any limb has a significant psychological impact on our patients’ physical and mental well-being. It does take some extra effort to apply a well-fitted early prosthesis. The conventional treatment is to protect the amputation incision, provide physical therapy, and fit a prosthesis once the stump is mature.

Soft Tissue Injuries 147

Soft Tissue Injuries Operations Wellness 147

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

MARCH 6, 2024

Let’s delve deeper into the significance of Ziqitza’s operations and how they navigate the complex issues of traffic and population density, ensuring that help arrives when it’s needed the most. Ziqitza Rajasthan uses advanced GPS tracking systems to streamline operations.

Ambulance Services 52

Ambulance Services Telemedicine Operations Wellness 52

Pediatric EM Morsels

APRIL 28, 2023

Has undergone many modifications as well to include up to 5 types. In general, non-operative treatment is reserved for Type I fractures and type II. The Athlete is at risk of both Osgood Schlatter’s disease as well as Tibial Tubercle Avulsion Fracture. Anterior knee pain is not always Osgood Schlatter’s.

Fractures 130

Fractures Pediatrics Operations Wellness 130

The Trauma Pro

MARCH 5, 2024

Here are some tips: Do not rely on the medical record and previous operative note. Applying these concepts will decrease the possibility of error, as well as the likelihood of any iatrogenic harm to these complex patients. How can this be accomplished? Don’t believe it. Ideally, meet face to face with the previous surgeon(s).

Leadership 147

Leadership Operations Hospitals Wellness 147

AED Leader

MAY 8, 2024

Its user-friendly design, the DBP 2003, ensures that responders can operate the device confidently and efficiently, even under stressful circumstances. AED Leader, the official distributor of Defibtech products, offers comprehensive training programs to ensure that emergency response teams are well-equipped to use the DBP 2003 effectively.

Shock 52

Shock CPR Operations Resuscitation 52

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

MARCH 18, 2024

As the demand for emergency assistance surges during such crises, EMS teams must be well-prepared to manage the influx of patients and navigate complex conditions to reach those in need. These events often result in injuries, illnesses, and displacement, necessitating rapid and effective medical response.

Ambulance Services 52

Ambulance Services EMS Telemedicine Operations 52

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Ensuring the safety and well-being of both patients and staff is paramount. By scrutinizing different facets of the work environment, including physical conditions and operational processes, organizations can comprehensively grasp potential risks and proactively address them.

Best Practices 105

Best Practices PPE Infectious Diseases Documentation/Coding 105

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 26, 2023

Whilst waiting for an operation, they need to be managed medically. Too much pulmonary blood flow and we will see well-oxygenated blood ( SpO2 >85% ) but insufficient systemic blood flow (pallor/mottling, cool peripheries, delayed capillary refill time, weak pulses, hypotension, narrow pulse pressure) and hypoxia (lactic acidosis).

Operations 128

Operations Research Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Hospitals 128

American Medical Compliance

MAY 13, 2024

Ensuring a safe and secure environment for both patients and staff is crucial for the effective operation of any dental facility. These incidents not only pose significant risks to the safety and well-being of employees but can also disrupt the functioning of dental practices and erode the trust and confidence of both staff and patients.

Operations 52

Operations Wellness 52

Taming the SRU

MAY 13, 2024

The patient is a well-appearing male who is awake, alert, and oriented. There is also a well-appearing, healed surgical scar. There is also a well-appearing, healed surgical scar. The skin is warm and well perfused with brisk capillary refill. Respiratory and cardiovascular exams are normal. BMP : Na 136, K 4.3,

Ultrasounds 87

Ultrasounds Emergency Department Wellness Operations 87

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

ECG – May show tachycardia or rate related ST depressions Laboratory evaluation: CBC w/ differential – may reveal leukocytosis with left shift CMP, Lipase – can reveal alternative intra-abdominal diagnoses as well as show findings of end-organ hypoperfusion (elevated serum creatinine, transaminitis, etc.)

Operations 65

Operations Radiology Radiology Fluid Resuscitation 65

PulmCCM

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Intuitively, plasma seemed even less likely to help the very sickest of the sick— those mechanically ventilated with ARDS from Covid-19, whose mortality rate was well over 50% at many centers. Convalescent plasma, it was concluded, didn’t help patients with severe Covid-19 as a general group. Only it turns out, it did help.

Operations 98

Operations Blood Transfusions Resuscitation Infectious Diseases 98

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The partnership model ensures that the government provides the necessary infrastructure and support, while Ziqitza Healthcare contributes its operational expertise, well-equipped ambulances, and trained medical professionals.

Ambulance Services 52

Ambulance Services Operations Wellness 52

The Trauma Pro

AUGUST 18, 2023

Presentation at your transfusion committee is fine, but this data is most suitable for presentation at the trauma operations committee. product ratios are way off) then it should also be discussed at your multidisciplinary trauma PI committee as well. And if significant variances are present (e.g.

Administration 100

Administration Operations Hospitals Wellness 100

AED Leader

APRIL 30, 2024

As a responsible parent or guardian, the safety and well-being of your child are of utmost importance. Here are some key features that make the Heartsine 350P AED an excellent choice for schools: Simple and Intuitive Operation The Heartsine 350P AED is designed with simplicity in mind.

CPR 52

CPR Operations Shock Resuscitation 52

EM Literature of Note

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Each case was tested both solely on the recorded narrative, as well as with laboratory results added. Prior to ChatGPT, clinicians did not operate in an information resource vacuum, as is frequently the case in these contrived situations. However, what is lacking from these studies are any sort of comparison. UpToDate) as augments.

Documentation/Coding 97

Documentation/Coding Operations Emergency Department Wellness 97

ACEP Now

MARCH 13, 2024

Consequences of this are well documented and include delayed treatment, exposure to error, increased length of stay, and increased mortality. Conclusion/Recommendation ED crowding is a national patient safety issue driven by hospitals routinely operating over capacity. ED crowding impairs this mission. Click to enlarge.

Ethical Issues 52

Ethical Issues Emergency Department Operations Hospitals 52

Medagadget

AUGUST 4, 2023

“Most microfluidic devices need more than just capillary forces to operate,” said Ashutosh Chilkoti, another researcher involved in the study. “This approach is much simpler and also allows very complex fluid paths to be deigned and operated, which is not easy or cheap to do with microfluidics.”

Point-of-Care Testing 76

Point-of-Care Testing Research Operations Hospitals 76

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2024

Amidst the busy dental appointments, treatments, and patient care, there are crucial aspects that often operate in the background but hold importance. While the primary focus in dentistry is patient health and well-being, carefully keeping records is equally needed. These are recordkeeping and documentation.

Documentation/Coding 105

Documentation/Coding Best Practices Operations Outcomes 105

PulmCCM

APRIL 18, 2024

The real world success rates by operators experienced with intubation remained unknown. In the relatively few studies comparing video to direct laryngoscopy, intubations were usually performed by inexperienced trainees, and sample sizes were small. The results seem to hold for both major video laryngoscopes (GlideScope and McGrath).

Operations 98

Operations Airway Management EMS Research 98

AED Leader

APRIL 29, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, businesses must prioritize their employees’ and customers’ safety and well-being. This proactive approach can help protect your business from legal repercussions and demonstrate your commitment to the well-being of your stakeholders.

Shock 52

Shock Resuscitation Pediatrics Wellness 52

Medagadget

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Called “eAir”, the devices can also be highly miniaturized to just a few millimeters in size, making them well suited for inclusion in laparoscopic devices. Ultimately, these intra-operative benefits have the potential to translate into improved surgical and patient outcomes.”

Research 94

Research Operations Outcomes Wellness 94

SheMD

MAY 4, 2023

Women were more likely to be first appointed to educational rather than operational roles (52.6% vs 61.2%, p=0.02) as well as to be in those roles immediately prior to first chair appointment (p=0.01). There were no gender differences in residency type, board certification, or fellowship position. Why do we care about this article?

Leadership 52

Leadership Academics Operations Administration 52

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JANUARY 12, 2023

Many comments to the NPRM noted that this would be an operational and compliance risk issue for providers. As the new year progresses and new requirements are announced and clarified, count on TMC to keep you informed and well within the compliance timeframe after the final rule is published.

Operations 104

Operations Best Practices Documentation/Coding Administration 104

PulmCCM

APRIL 1, 2024

That could (and should) change if improved functional outcomes, persisting for months after hospital discharge, are ever confirmed in large, well-conducted trials. Authors also had no information on operators’ experience levels. In skilled hands using ultrasound, CVC complications are much lower than 3%.

Ultrasounds 40

Ultrasounds Operations Outcomes Research 40

The Trauma Pro

MAY 26, 2023

Possible interventions were none, operation, angioembolization, or blood transfusion. The retrospectively reviewed patients with liver or spleen injury over five years. They examined how often serial hemoglobin determinations influenced management during the study period.

Blood Transfusions 130

Blood Transfusions Operations Pediatrics Hospitals 130

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

With a fleet of well-equipped ambulances and trained medical professionals, Ziqitza ensures that emergency medical assistance reaches even the country’s most remote corners. Technology Integration: Ziqitza has embraced cutting-edge technology to optimize its operations.

Ambulance Services 52

Ambulance Services Mobile Clinics Operations Wellness 52

ACEP Now

MAY 4, 2023

The chest X-ray showed multiple displaced right rib fractures and chest wall subcutaneous emphysema without definitive evidence of a pneumothorax, as well as right lower lobe atelectasis versus contusion (Figure 1). On hospital day 2, he was taken to the operating room for surgical rib fixation. A chest tube was placed at that time.

EMS 52

EMS Fractures Operations Ultrasounds 52

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Proper Waste Disposal – Ensuring proper disposal of me­dical waste is a crucial aspect of Ziqitza’s operations. Occupational Health and Safety for Ambulance Staff Ziqitza prioritize­s the safety and well-be­ing of the staff as it is essential for delive­ring top-notch ambulance services.

Ambulance Services 52

Ambulance Services PPE Patient Safety Best Practices 52

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JULY 14, 2023

Cardiac Ambulance Price Cardiac ambulances are well-equipped yet very cheap. However, despite having never had a structured system for addressing medical emergencies, India is estimated to possess only 10,000 ambulances, a dismally low number for a country with such a huge population. You can get efficient service at an affordable rate.

Ambulance Services 52

Ambulance Services Basic Life Support Operations Stroke 52

Taming the SRU

MAY 11, 2024

Of note, HTS is more effective in trauma patients because it is used as a resuscitative fluid as well. For mid-shaft femur fractures, traction appears to may reduce blood loss and pulmonary complications, but the available data is very scarce. Should it be given in the prehospital setting?

Administration 81

Administration Resuscitation Research Fluid Resuscitation 81

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JULY 23, 2023

Ventilators are used in operating rooms, emergency departments, critical care transport units, and air medical transports. Ziqitza Health Care operates the ALS and BLS ambulances for various purposes under their 108 , 102 and 1298 helpline numbers. It is a very efficient and well-invented service in the emergency field.

Ambulance Services 52

Ambulance Services Basic Life Support Blood Transfusions Patient Safety 52

Taming the SRU

MAY 22, 2023

Use your exam to guide your initial management as well as your imaging decisions and differential diagnosis. weight-bearing status, operative vs. non-operative) If necessary/helpful to ensure adequate follow-up At time of discharge: Counsel on expected course of injury, supportive care (e.g., 12): e0244291. 2001;220:406-12.

Fractures 69

Fractures Dislocations Operations Radiology 69

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

These urgent circumstances need well-coordinated actions, cutting-edge tactics, and a strong dedication to giving the finest care possible. Ambulance Fleet Management and Surge Capacity Planning During Emergencies A fleet of well-maintained ambulances is essential for an efficient catastrophe response.

Mass Casualty Incidents 52

Mass Casualty Incidents Ambulance Services Wellness Operations 52

AED Leader

MAY 5, 2024

Zoll AEDs Zoll is a well-known brand in the AED industry, offering a range of reliable and innovative defibrillators. It features a high-resolution color touchscreen display, making it easy to navigate and operate during an emergency. This article will compare two popular AED brands: Zoll and Lifepak.

CPR 52

CPR EKG/ECG Wellness Operations 52

Taming the SRU

MAY 23, 2023

BACKGROUND Foot injuries are common and can have significant implications for a patient’s well-being, functional capacity, and finances. Use your exam to guide your initial management as well as your imaging decisions and differential diagnosis. nonunion, post-traumatic arthritis or deformity). Obtain at least 3 views when possible.

Fractures 55

Fractures Dislocations Operations EMS 55