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SGEM#316: What A Difference An A.P.P. Makes? Diagnostic Testing Differences Between A.P.P.s and Physicians

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

That SGEMHOP episode asked how the productivity of APPs compare to emergency physicians and what is its impact on ED operations? The American College of Emergency Physicians ( ACEP ) also has a number of documents discussing APPs in the ED. Background: We covered the use of advanced practice providers (APPs) on the SGEM#308.

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Seizure in a 30 something

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

I therefore feel it relevant to document ( in your dictation/on the medical chart ) when significant artifact potentially impairs the accuracy of your interpretation. since what appears to be a major causative factor ( simultaneous ingestion of 9 herbal preparations ) is no longer operative.

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Carbon Dioxide As A Resuscitative Gas

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

Even after no longer having a role in resuscitation, CO2 was advocated for accelerating clearance of carbon monoxide poisoning into the 1950s and 1960s. This is a cased kit of a Sparklet Resuscitator (J size), with pressure chamber, regulator, tubing, reservoir bag, flow stopcock, and funnel mask, with associated documents.

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Child Safety Seats for At-Risk Children

Pediatric Education

No specific documentation regarding the duration of the car seat testing could be identified in the medical records. Pierre-Robin Sequence) and post-operative congenital heart disease. Bull MJ, Engle WA, The Committee on Injury and Poison Prevention and the Committee on Fetus and Newborn. Pediatrics. 2009;123(5):1424-1429.

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Episode 19 - Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse

EB Medicine

In fact, cannabis use has been documented for medical use dating as far back as 600 BC in West and Central Asia. Jeff: And according to the national poison data system, states with marijuana use laws have seen a 30% increase in calls related to marijuana use by children. Counsel them on drug abuse also.

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Grand Rounds Recap 8.16.23

Taming the SRU

to divert the plane).

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The Nose: the other route to the lungs

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

Introduction: My first professional ambulance call was for three victims of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. They also proved that only expired air resuscitation guaranteed sufficient inflation volumes; that exhaled air was a suitable resuscitating gas; and that the operator would have continuous feedback from each breath. Always be gentle!