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Knee and ankle injuries are very common in pediatrics. Sports and recreational activities are frequent sources of injury, hence are sources of typical emergency department (ED) visits. Although sprains and contusions frequently occur, it is critical that the unique aspects of the pediatric skeleton and its associated vulnerability are considered. Imaging and treatment are focused on identification of fractures and associated injuries; correct immobilization and appropriate follow-up, based on the injury, are necessary to maximize the outcome for each injury.
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Drug combinations for hypertension; tenecteplase for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest; CAM most commonly used for back, neck, and arthritis pain; FDA Actions.
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This issue deals with a common but often frustrating and unrewarding condition that confronts primary care physicians: fibromyalgia.
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Although the proposed OASIS C is often described as more user-friendly than the current OASIS, the addition of process measures will be a major change for many agencies.
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The biggest challenge that home health managers will face with the proposed OASIS C is the addition of 30 process measures that will affect outcomes.
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"We try to address the issue of continuum of care, explaining to the family why members are at the current level of care, and when and where they should receive care in the future. We work with the discharge planners at the facility to help the member transition between levels of care," King says.
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With the number of uninsured patients increasing rapidly, the case management and social work staff at North Broward Medical Center are faced with the challenge of making sure patients receive the follow up they need to stay healthy and out of the hospital.
