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- Chuck Pilcher
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Medical Malpractice Insights covers the importance of following protocols and good communication.
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- Joseph Finney & Joelle Donofrio-Odmanm
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On this episode of the Pediatric EMS Podcast focuses on the case of a pediatric out-of-hospital traumatic cardiac arrest. Dr. Finney and Dr. Romeo Ignacio discuss the unique management priorities for traumatic arrest and how it differs compared to medical cardiac arrest.
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Acute heart failure exacerbation disposition
Not all patients require admission
Consider patient hemodynamics, respiratory status, ECG, labs (Cr, troponin, sodium/electrolytes), ability to ambulate, follow up
Elevated troponin and serum Cr associated with worse outcomes
Don’t use risk tools alone for DC, but Ottawa Heart Failure Risk Scale may assist in admission (ACEP Level B)
