by Charles Choate | Jun 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Wearable technology has swiftly become an integral part of modern healthcare, offering innovative solutions to monitor and manage patient health. Devices such as smartwatches, biosensors, and wearable ECG monitors are transforming the landscape of medical care,...
by Charles Choate | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
(Children) present with a unique array of physiological and psychological attributes that necessitate a specialized approach to emergency medical treatment. In the fast-paced realm of emergency medicine, the care of pediatric patients stands out as a particularly...
by Charles Choate | Apr 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
In such a high-pressure environment, having access to reliable and concise information is not just helpful—it’s essential. Emergency medical services (EMS) professionals navigate a challenging landscape where quick, accurate decisions are crucial. The risk of...
by Charles Choate | Feb 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Disaster preparedness involves preparing emergency departments and healthcare facilities to provide medical care to a large number of patients with diverse medical needs during a disaster. Disaster preparedness in emergency medicine encompasses the strategic process...
by Erin Grim | Feb 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Listen to the Narrated version 18min https://blog.pepid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CDS-blog_mixdown.mp3 Clinical Decision Support apps have the potential to transform the way healthcare professionals approach patient care, by providing real-time access to...
by Charles Choate | Jan 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Good bedside manner is not always enough to effectively manage all patients in the Emergency Department Patients in the emergency department (ED) can sometimes present a spectrum of challenges for the healthcare team, ranging from uncooperative or combative behaviors...
by Charles Choate | Dec 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
About OKB Hope Foundation: The OKB Hope Foundation stands as a testament to the power of dedicated healthcare service in rural and underserved communities. With a mission to bring quality healthcare to the doorsteps of those in remote areas, the foundation has been a...
by Erin Grim | Sep 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Imagine this: you walk into a doctor’s office, and instead of being greeted by a human physician, you are met by a robot. It may sound like something from a science fiction movie, but it’s slowly becoming a reality in today’s evolving healthcare...
by Erin Grim | Sep 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Drug overdoses have become a significant public health crisis, with devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Alarming data from the World Health Organization (WHO) underscore the gravity of the situation, indicating that drug overdoses are...
by Erin Grim | Sep 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
The field of emergency medicine is in a constant state of evolution, with technological advancements playing an increasingly pivotal role in enhancing patient care. One such technology is virtual reality (VR), which is being used to revolutionize emergency medical...
by Joshua Iskander | Jul 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
The price of insulin in the United States has risen more than 1000% over the past 20 years. Many reports and data over recent years have revealed that human insulin has often been inaccessible to certain demographics due to its high cost. Unfortunately, this has...
by Charles Choate | Jul 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Important Nutritional Habits to Explore or Adopt Meal preparation and the use of a food scale can be effective strategies for promoting healthier eating habits. As many of us have likely heard, meal preparation and the use of a food scale can be effective strategies...
by Erin Grim | Mar 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Importance of Teamwork in the Emergency Room The emergency room (ER) is a fast-paced and high-stress environment where every second counts. Patients who arrive at the ER may be suffering from a wide range of conditions, some of which can be life-threatening....
by PEPID Newsroom | Jan 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Let’s take a moment in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic, to discuss one of the other major issues within America today: the obesity epidemic. Obesity is the term used when a person is grossly overweight. This is determined by analyzing body mass index (BMI)...
by PEPID Newsroom | Aug 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Long Wait Times May Lose You Patients A patient wait time survey that drew responses from 329 patients and 1,231 physicians can help present the current state of waiting rooms across America before COVID-19: Patient wait times in US pharmacies, emergency rooms, and...
