EM SIM Cases

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Dr Brad Stebner is a staff Emergency physician in Kelowna, BC, Clinical Instructor at UBC and one of our editors at EM Sim Cases. WHY IT MATTERS Classic heat stroke is a potentially deadly diagnosis that effects some of the most vulnerable of our populations.

Stroke 52

Stroke Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS EKG/ECG 52

RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Skip the zones of the neck and focus on hard signs of vascular ( Shock w/o another source, Pulsatile bleeding, Expanding hematoma, Audible bruit, Signs of stroke) or aerodigestive (Airway compromise, Bubbling wound, Extensive SubQ air, Stridor, Significant hemoptysis/hematemesis). Control hemorrhage with a single finger and direct pressure.

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Stroke Shock EMS 77

RebelEM

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Cardioversion recommendations exclude patients with recent strokes or valvular heart disease. REBEL Core Cast 132.0 – Recent-Onset AFib Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast. Acad EM 2010; 17: 408-15. Ann of EM 2011; 58: 517-20. Ann of EM 2011; 58: 517-20. Read More Atzema CL, Barrett TW.

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Emergency Department Stroke EMS Shock 80

RebelEM

JANUARY 29, 2024

Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Paper: Aykan AC et al. appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog. Because the lungs receive 100% of cardiac output, it has been hypothesized that a lower dose of thrombolytic therapy may still be effective with a better safety profile [3][4]. Clin Exp Emerg Med 2023.

Stroke 130

Stroke Outcomes Hospitals Administration 130

RebelEM

JUNE 26, 2023

Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Paper: Bouzat P et al. appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog. High-quality studies are needed to determine the utility of this intervention. REBEL Cast Ep118: The PROCOAG Trial – 4F-PCC in Trauma Patients? Severe acute traumatic coagulopathy = PT >1.5

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Administration Outcomes Resuscitation Radiology 135

EM SIM Cases

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

EM physicians are required to task switch numerous times, often assessing a new patient immediately after critical interventions have been implemented on their current patient. The exact moment these orders are completed, a stroke activation will be called for a patient eligible for tPA.

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Resuscitation Stroke EKG/ECG Fractures 40

RebelEM

MARCH 8, 2023

CRAO is a stroke of the eye; patients should be considered for a complete stroke work up. REBEL Core Cast 97.0 – Acute Vision Loss II Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Definition: Decrease of visual acuity due to a non-traumatic cause. REBEL Core Cast 97.0 – Acute Vision Loss II Click here for Direct Download.

Stroke 52

Stroke Emergency Department Ultrasounds Outcomes 52