Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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ED Coding Update: Documentation traps in the world of EMRs
So you implemented an EMR product that's supposed to give you everything you need to document your services to Medicare standards. -
Telemedicine helps rural EDs access critical neurology expertise for stroke patients
With a national shortage of neurologists, it is impossible for all hospital EDs to have neurology specialty expertise on site whenever patients with symptoms of stroke present for care. -
A better prediction model for patient surges from influenza? New Internet-based tool shows promise, say researchers
Is there a better way for ED managers to stay on top of flu outbreaks and the corresponding surges in patient volume? -
CME Objectives\Questions
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Upper Airway Obstruction in Pediatrics
Complete upper airway obstruction is a rare complication of disease entities in the pediatric patient population; however, it needs to remain high on the differential diagnosis because it can abruptly become a life or death scenario. Respiratory compromise has long been known to be the leading cause of cardiac arrest in children. -
Patient Flow Solutions: New 'Patent Accelerated Care Environment' aims to facilitate work flow, free up ED for acute care needs
With surging demand for emergency care, many hospitals across the country are building larger EDs or expanding existing facilities to make room for more beds. -
Boost efficiency, patient satisfaction with staff-driven improvements
When Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton, NJ, redesigned the ED to handle increasing patient volume back in 2001, its guarantee to see and treat patients quickly kind of "went by the wayside," explains Lisa Breza, RN, BSN, the hospital's chief nursing officer. -
Clinical pharmacists with EM training slash medication errors, help to optimize therapies in the ED
Despite continuing pressure to streamline operations, a small but growing number of EDs are adding clinical pharmacists with specialized training in emergency medicine to their ranks. -
News Briefs: Survey: Physicians are worried about the impact of health reform on ED volume
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Trauma Reports Supplement