The Trauma Pro
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Blunt cardiac injury can be an enigma. Significant injuries are uncommon, and the literature on it consists of case reports and small series. The group at Scripps La Jolla has an excellent review article on the topic that is currently in press. This post will relate some of the key points in this nicely prepared article. Use the correct nomenclature.
Emergency Live
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The benefits and challenges in the digital age: the telemedicine revolution in emergency care Telemedicine is playing an increasingly significant role in emergency care, revolutionizing the way care is delivered. The ability to conduct remote medical consultations has opened up new opportunities for faster and more efficient response to medical emergencies.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Acute coronary syndrome in a pediatric patient? Written by Kirsten Morrissey, MD with edits by Bracey, Grauer, Meyers, and Smith An older teen was transferred from an outside hospital with elevated serum troponin and and ECG demonstrating ST elevations. The patient was obese and had a medical history of only recurrent tonsillitis status post tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy but was otherwise healthy and fully vaccinated.
Emergency Live
DECEMBER 5, 2023
A Resilient and Technological Approach for the Cities of the Future Urban crisis management requires an innovative approach, combining resilience with new technologies to improve security in large cities. Urban Resilience Urban resilience is critical for adapting to crisis situations, such as pandemics, climate change, droughts, heat waves, and floods.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Beyond STEMI: Diagnosing Acute Coronary Occlusion on the ECG. The Queen of Hearts AI app can do it for you. With explainability too.
Emergency Live
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Effective organization and priority criteria in medical rescue The organizational model of global triage Global triage is a professional patient assessment methodology based on a holistic approach. This organizational model involves a series of steps aimed at comprehensive patient management, beginning with the assessment at the door. This initial phase aims to immediately identify emergency […] The post Global triage: a comprehensive assessment for timely response appeared first on Emerge
Kings County Downstate EM
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Co-authors: Taylor Murtaugh MD, Esteban Davila MD The Case A 59-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease was brought in by EMS to the ED with severe chest pain. EMS administered 324 mg of aspirin. The patient endorsed left-sided chest pain while ambulating […] The post Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Part 1: Chest Pain appeared first on County EM.
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RebelEM
DECEMBER 5, 2023
How Long Should We Monitor After Giving IM Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis? Bottom Line Up Top: After prompt recognition and appropriate treatment with IM epinephrine, the risk of biphasic reactions are exceedingly low. There is no set observation time to monitor patients as long as their symptoms have resolved. At the time of discharge, appropriate patient education and prescriptions for IM epinephrine are essential.
Emergency Live
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Coping with the stress and trauma of frontline work Stress and trauma in the emergency room setting Emergency room workers face not only the physical challenges of medical emergencies, but also a significant burden of emotional stress and trauma. Daily exposure to intense and traumatic situations can have a lasting impact on the mental health […] The post Mental health in emergency rooms appeared first on Emergency Live.
Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The holiday season is upon us, a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. As we immerse ourselves in the festivities, it’s essential to prioritize our health and well-being. In this blog post, we will discuss strategies for maintaining a healthy balance during the holidays. We will also share insights from SweÂta Mangal , the founder of Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd Â.
Emergency Live
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Innovation and Tradition Come Together in Creating the Smart Ambulance at Mariani Fratelli’s The “Mariani Fratelli” brand has always been synonymous with professionalism, quality and dedication, encompassing a history of excellence entrusted for more than 30 years to Eng. Mauro Massai and his wife Lucia Mariani, which has its roots in a distant time.
EMergucate
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The CT abdomen image is from an adolescent female patient with gradually worsening lower abdominal swelling and difficulty passing urine.
Emergency Live
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Italian Red Cross Inaugurates Multipurpose Center in Valfornace: A Lighthouse of Hope and Rebirth Post-Earthquake Resilience and solidarity are key elements in emergency and crisis situations. The Italian Red Cross (ICRC) took another important step forward in supporting communities affected by the 2016 earthquake in the Marche region with the inauguration of the Valfornace Multipurpose […] The post New CRI Multipurpose Center: Solidarity and Reconstruction in the Marche Region appeared fi
Core Ultrasound
DECEMBER 5, 2023
In this video, we guide you through the steps of using M-mode on a point-of-care ultrasound machine to accurately assess the fetal heart rate.
Emergency Medicine News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
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Don't Forget the Bubbles
DECEMBER 5, 2023
With millions of journal articles published yearly, it is impossible to keep up. Our team have scoured the literature, so you don’t have to… or it might spark an interest to go and have a look at the full article. A very Merry Christmas from the BW team, and all the Best Wishes for 2024! Article 1: What is adherence like in young people with ulcerative colitis?
EMDocs
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Author: Phillip Groden, MD (PGY-3, Mount Sinai Emergency Medicine) // Reviewed by: Summer Chavez, DO, MPH, MPM (Attending Physician, University of Houston); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit); Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) Policy Playbook returns to emDOCs with a concise summary of the latest developments in emergency medicine-related health policy over the summer months.
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