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SGEM#250: Scribes – I Want to Break Free (from the EMR)

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Case: The emergency department is backing up. Your medical team is great, but you […] The post SGEM#250: Scribes – I Want to Break Free (from the EMR) first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Date: March 20th, 2019 Guest Skeptic: Dr.Katie Walker is an emergency physician in Melbourne, Australia.

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Impact of Emergency Department Crowding on Lung Protective Ventilation

REBEL EM

Over the past few years, there has been an increase in emergency department (ED) volumes and lengths of stay. The effect of emergency department crowding on lung-protective ventilation utilization for critically ill patients. Unfortunately, its not clear whether the documentation came from RTs or ED providers.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 87: Conquering Mid-Shift Overwhelm

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Emergency Physician and founder of Orman Physician Coaching Host of the Stimulus Podcast Learn more at roborman.com If you want to hear the coaching session where Brit and Rob deconstructed his shift and came up with this strategy, it’s here. Episode 87: Conquering Mid-Shift Overwhelm Mid-shift in an emergency department is a special beast.

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The Concomitant Use of Calcium and Diltiazem for Rapid Atrial Fibrillation

REBEL EM

Impact of intravenous calcium with diltiazem for atrial fibrillation/flutter in the emergency department. Am J Emerg Med. What They Did: Researchers conducted a multicenter, retrospective cohort study in three community hospitals and two freestanding emergency departments. Article: Rossi N et al.

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The Safety and Efficacy of Push Dose Vasopressors in Critically Ill Adults

REBEL EM

The retrospective design of this study omitted assessment of ventricular dysrhythmias related to push dose pressor administration, as they were reliant on information in the EMR. If pre-made syringes are not financially feasible then the creation of these medications should be done by a dedicated emergency department pharmacist.

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NREMT Practice Test

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Transporting a 16-year-old patient that was an unrestrained driver in an MVA to the emergency department when he does not want to be evaluated. Transporting a homeless person to the emergency department for evaluation of a cough. What procedure should be followed when attempting to correct your documentation?

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Paramedic vs Combat Medic: What’s the Difference?

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This certification is typically earned by individuals working closely and frequently with senior medical personnel; these positions include but are not limited to police officer, medical assistant, and emergency department technician. An EMR performs emergency medical interventions with minimal equipment.