
25 - Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Are Not Okay, DEA Updates, and Hyperacute T-Waves
04/10/23 • 55 min
Welcome to Episode 25 of “The 2 View,” the podcast for EM and urgent care nurse practitioners and physician assistants!
Show Notes for Episode 25 of “The 2 View”
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Are Not Okay
Della Volpe K. We Are Not Ok, Say Pediatric NPs. Clinical Advisor. Published March 17, 2023. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.clinicaladvisor.com/home/meeting-coverage/napnap-2023/pediatric-nps-not-ok/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NWLTR_CAD_CONF_NAPNAP_MODERNA_032023_RM&hmEmail=1f%2FJfEV7hN5vJr6vg%2FQRqK0NA6IXtyO3&sha256email=092493d8223fdfa40d9e995176d13e5fc5b5211674db9deb440c025fd462c80c&hmSubId=&NID=1639413404&elqTrackId=31abe541d69a4ca587368d18c07e2aeb&elq=24134fa5abd64addafddd14ad54e8f8d&elqaid=13088&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=10964&fbclid=IwAR2YZErTgA9ET7Yzib3bPYuhD68VDtGA_ayIfQ2bu398LBTX6xEmLjZX3EY
Sarjoo A. Pediatricians: We Can’t Bear the Burden of Teen Angst. Medscape. Published March 13, 2023. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989552
New TASER
Bleetman A, Hepper AE, Sheridan RD. The use of TASER devices in UK policing: an update for clinicians following the recent introduction of the TASER 7. BMJ Journals. Emerg Med J. Published 2023. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://emj.bmj.com/content/40/2/147.long
Taser Injuries. Emergency Central. Unboundmedicine.com. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://emergency.unboundmedicine.com/emergency/view/5-Minute_Emergency_Consult/307682/all/Taser_Injuries
Vilke G, Chan T, Bozeman WP, Childers R. Emergency Department Evaluation After Conducted Energy Weapon Use: Review of the Literature for the Clinician. NIH National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubMed. J Emerg Med. Published September 26, 2019. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31500994/
Hyperacute T-Waves
Dr. Smith’s ECG blog. Blogspot.com. Published March 2023. Accessed March 27, 2023. http://hqmeded-ecg.blogspot.com/search/label/hyperacute%20T-waves
Koechlin L, Strebel I, Zimmermann T, et al. Hyperacute T Wave in the Early Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction. Ann Emerg Med. PubMed. NIH: National Library of Medicine. National Center for Biotechnology Information. Published online February 9, 2023. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36774205/
Writing Committee, Kontos MC, de Lemos JA, et al. 2022 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on the Evaluation and Disposition of Acute Chest Pain in the Emergency Department: A Report of the American College of Cardiology Solution Set Oversight Committee. J Am Coll Cardiol. Published November 2022. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2022.08.750
DEA Updates – Segment with Dr. Rick Bukata
Criteria for Furnishing Number Utilization by Nurse Practitioners. State of California, DCA (Department of Consumer Affairs). Board of Registered Nursing. Rn.ca.gov. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.rn.ca.gov/pdfs/regulations/npr-i-16.pdf
DEA Announces Proposed Rules for Permanent Telemedicine Flexibilities. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Published February 24, 2023. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2023/02/24/dea-announces-proposed-rules-permanent-telemedicine-flexibilities
Mid-Level Practitioners Authorization by State. US Department of Justice. Drug Enforcement Administration. Diversion Control Division. Usdoj.gov. Accessed March 27, 20...
Welcome to Episode 25 of “The 2 View,” the podcast for EM and urgent care nurse practitioners and physician assistants!
Show Notes for Episode 25 of “The 2 View”
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Are Not Okay
Della Volpe K. We Are Not Ok, Say Pediatric NPs. Clinical Advisor. Published March 17, 2023. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.clinicaladvisor.com/home/meeting-coverage/napnap-2023/pediatric-nps-not-ok/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NWLTR_CAD_CONF_NAPNAP_MODERNA_032023_RM&hmEmail=1f%2FJfEV7hN5vJr6vg%2FQRqK0NA6IXtyO3&sha256email=092493d8223fdfa40d9e995176d13e5fc5b5211674db9deb440c025fd462c80c&hmSubId=&NID=1639413404&elqTrackId=31abe541d69a4ca587368d18c07e2aeb&elq=24134fa5abd64addafddd14ad54e8f8d&elqaid=13088&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=10964&fbclid=IwAR2YZErTgA9ET7Yzib3bPYuhD68VDtGA_ayIfQ2bu398LBTX6xEmLjZX3EY
Sarjoo A. Pediatricians: We Can’t Bear the Burden of Teen Angst. Medscape. Published March 13, 2023. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989552
New TASER
Bleetman A, Hepper AE, Sheridan RD. The use of TASER devices in UK policing: an update for clinicians following the recent introduction of the TASER 7. BMJ Journals. Emerg Med J. Published 2023. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://emj.bmj.com/content/40/2/147.long
Taser Injuries. Emergency Central. Unboundmedicine.com. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://emergency.unboundmedicine.com/emergency/view/5-Minute_Emergency_Consult/307682/all/Taser_Injuries
Vilke G, Chan T, Bozeman WP, Childers R. Emergency Department Evaluation After Conducted Energy Weapon Use: Review of the Literature for the Clinician. NIH National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubMed. J Emerg Med. Published September 26, 2019. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31500994/
Hyperacute T-Waves
Dr. Smith’s ECG blog. Blogspot.com. Published March 2023. Accessed March 27, 2023. http://hqmeded-ecg.blogspot.com/search/label/hyperacute%20T-waves
Koechlin L, Strebel I, Zimmermann T, et al. Hyperacute T Wave in the Early Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction. Ann Emerg Med. PubMed. NIH: National Library of Medicine. National Center for Biotechnology Information. Published online February 9, 2023. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36774205/
Writing Committee, Kontos MC, de Lemos JA, et al. 2022 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on the Evaluation and Disposition of Acute Chest Pain in the Emergency Department: A Report of the American College of Cardiology Solution Set Oversight Committee. J Am Coll Cardiol. Published November 2022. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2022.08.750
DEA Updates – Segment with Dr. Rick Bukata
Criteria for Furnishing Number Utilization by Nurse Practitioners. State of California, DCA (Department of Consumer Affairs). Board of Registered Nursing. Rn.ca.gov. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.rn.ca.gov/pdfs/regulations/npr-i-16.pdf
DEA Announces Proposed Rules for Permanent Telemedicine Flexibilities. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Published February 24, 2023. Accessed March 27, 2023. https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2023/02/24/dea-announces-proposed-rules-permanent-telemedicine-flexibilities
Mid-Level Practitioners Authorization by State. US Department of Justice. Drug Enforcement Administration. Diversion Control Division. Usdoj.gov. Accessed March 27, 20...
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24 - Molnupiravir, Easy EM Coding Calculator, and Thumb Injuries
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Show Notes for Episode 24 of “The 2 View” – New street drug xylazine/"tranq," app for EM coding changes, FPL injuries, hemorrhoids.
Molnupiravir
Butler CC, Hobbs FDR, Gbinigie OA, et al. Molnupiravir plus usual care versus usual care alone as early treatment for adults with COVID-19 at increased risk of adverse outcomes (PANORAMIC): an open-label, platform-adaptive randomised controlled trial. Lancet. PubMed. NIH: National Library of Medicine, National Center for Biotechnology Information. Published January 28, 2023. Accessed February 21, 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36566761/
Molnupiravir. COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines. NIH. Last Updated: September 26, 2022. Accessed February 21, 2023. https://www.covid19treatmentguidelines.nih.gov/therapies/antivirals-including-antibody-products/molnupiravir/
Easy Emergency Medicine Coding Calculator
American Medical Association. 2023 Emergency Medicine Coding Guide. MDCalc. Accessed February 21, 2023. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10454/2023-emergency-medicine-coding-guide
CPT Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code and Guideline Changes. Ama-assn.org. AMA: American Medical Association. Accessed February 21, 2023. https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2023-e-m-descriptors-guidelines.pdf
Graham. 2023 Emergency Medicine Level of Service/Billing Guidelines Overview. Published December 31, 2022. Accessed February 21, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuV8O3SuXJI
The Center for Medical Education. Documentation Changes that Can Help Your Practice. Published August 16, 2022. Accessed February 21, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHLBjzQt4vo
Xylazine
DEA Joint Intelligence Report. The Growing Threat of Xylazine and its Mixture with Illicit Drugs. U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration. Dea.gov. Published October 2022. Accessed February 21, 2023. https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/The%20Growing%20Threat%20of%20Xylazine%20and%20its%20Mixture%20with%20Illic
it%20Drugs.pdf
FDA warns about the risk of xylazine exposure in humans. Fda.gov. FDA. Published November 8, 2022. Accessed February 21, 2023. https://www.fda.gov/media/162981/download
Hoffman J. Tranq dope: Animal Sedative Mixed with Fentanyl Brings Fresh Horror to U.S. Drug Zones. The New York Times. Published January 7, 2023. Accessed February 21, 2023. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/07/health/fentanyl-xylazine-drug.html.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. Xylazine. National Institute on Drug Abuse: Advancing Addiction Science. Published April 21, 2022. Accessed February 21, 2023. https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/xylazine
Overdose C on O. Toxicity of Xylazine and How It Impacts People Who Use Drugs by Dr. Joseph D’Orazio. Published June 15, 2022. Accessed February 21, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqpf0jIuyCo
Flexor Pollicis Longus and Other Thumb Injuries
Gault D. A review of repaired flexor tendons. J Hand Surg Br. ScienceDirect. Published October 1987. Accessed February 21, 2023. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0266768187901811
Urbaniak JR. Repair of the flexor pollicis longus. Hand Clin. Europe PMC. Published February 1, 1985. Accessed February 21, 2023. https://europepmc.org/article/med/3912396
Hemorrhoids
Procedure Review: Thrombosed Hemorrhoids. EM:RAP. EM:RAP.ORG. Published April 2018. Accessed February 21, 2023. https://www.emrap.org/episode/emrapliveapril/procedurerev...
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26 - Solve 2023 EM Coding Headaches, Diagnosing Dementia, PE in Pregnancy, and More
Welcome to Episode 26 of “The 2 View,” the podcast for EM and urgent care nurse practitioners and physician assistants!
Show Notes for Episode 26 of “The 2 View” – Save time charting & code accurately, dementia, PE in pregnancy, and the PCN shortage.
PCN Shortage
Ault, A. FDA Drug Shortages. Current and Resolved Drug Shortages and Discontinuations Reported to FDA. FDA issues new rule on drug shortages. Community Oncology, 9(1), 34. U.S. Food & Drug. Published April 26, 2023. Accessed May 9, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmonc.2011.12.003
Bendix, A. Shortage of penicillin limits access to the go-to drug for syphilis. NBC News. Published April 27, 2023. Accessed May 9, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/shortage-penicillin-limits-access-go-drug-syphilis-rcna81777
Global shortages of penicillin. Shortages of benzathine penicillin. Global Sexually Transmitted Infections Programme. World Health Organization. Who.int. Accessed May 9, 2023. https://www.who.int/teams/global-hiv-hepatitis-and-stis-programmes/stis/treatment/shortages-of-penicillin
Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet. Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias: Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. National Institute on Aging. Accessed May 9, 2023. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet
Home. Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. Alzheimer’s Association. Accessed May 9, 2023. https://www.alz.org/
Silbert, L, Erten-Lyons, D. Memory Loss, Confusion in a 51-Year-Old Fired From Her Job. Medscape. Published March 2, 2023. Accessed May 9, 2023. https://reference.medscape.com/viewarticle/850363
PE in Pregnancy
Negaard M. YEARS Algorithm for pulmonary embolism (PE). MDCalc. Accessed May 9, 2023. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/4067/years-algorithm-for-pulmonary-embolism-pe
Stals MAM, Moumneh T, Ainle FN, et al. Noninvasive diagnostic work-up for suspected acute pulmonary embolism during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of individual patient data. J Thromb Haemost. 2023;21(3):606-615. NIH: National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubMed. Published December 22, 2022. Accessed May 9, 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36696189/
Thromboembolism in Pregnancy. ACOG: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Acog.org. Practice Bulletin, Number 196. Published July 2018. Accessed May 9, 2023. https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2018/07/thromboembolism-in-pregnancy
Charting & Coding
2023 Emergency Department Evaluation and Management Guidelines. ACEP: American College of Emergency Physicians. Acep.org. Last Updated: October 2022. Accessed May 9, 2023. https://www.acep.org/administration/reimbursement/reimbursement-faqs/2023-ed-em-guidelines-faqs
American Medical Association. 2023 Emergency Medicine Coding Guide. MDCalc. Accessed May 9, 2023. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10454/2023-emergency-medicine-coding-guide
CPT Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code and Guideline Changes. AMA: American Medical Association. Ama-assn.org. Accessed May 9, 2023. https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2023-e-m-descriptors-guidelines.pdf
ICD-10-CM Coding for Social Determinants of Health. AHA: American Hospital Association – Advancing Health in America. Aha.org. Published January 2022. Accessed May 9, 2023. https://www.aha.org/system/files/2018-04/value-initiative-icd-10-code-social-determinants-of-health.pdf
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