Learn high-yield strategies to limit risks associated with miscommunications, documentation errors, policies and procedures traps, pass-on errors, EMTALA mistakes, and high-risk chief complaints in the field of high-risk pediatrics. The course covers topics such as bacterial meningitis, appendicitis in young children, testicular and ovarian torsion, non-accidental trauma, myocarditis, and medication errors. The teaching method involves a comprehensive review of medical-legal issues by emergency physicians and medical malpractice attorneys. This course is intended for healthcare professionals practicing in the field of Emergency Medicine seeking to enhance their risk management skills and avoid adverse outcomes.
High Risk Pediatrics - Avoiding Bad Outcomes - The High Risk EM Course
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Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Bacterial Meningitis - Incidence 1998 - 2007
Meningitis - Medmal Data
yo female with four days of intermittent subjective fever
Case Progression
Pneumococcal Meningitis
Meningitis Why we get sued
What's the big deal?
Classic presentation
Appendicitis in the Very Young
Differential when missed
Appendicitis Securing the Dx
Testicular torsion
J Pediatric Urology - 2016 Imaging
Ovarian torsion
Swallowed Button Battery
Patient returns in 3 days
CC: Fussy Baby
Non-accidental trauma
3 mo old irritable
Myocarditis
Other High Risk Conditions
Case 6 - 1 wk old "Stopped Breathing"
Documentation Pearls
Things to Avoid
rd Visit?
Medication Errors
Case 8
Taught by
The Center for Medical Education
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