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Field Amputation Part 5: The Equipment

The Trauma Pro

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

We’ve covered all the preparation for field amputation. Now, it’s time to do it! But wait, exactly what equipment is needed? There are two principles that you must adhere to: figure it all out in advance, and keep it simple. It is crucial that the trauma program design and assemble equipment and drug packs in advance, otherwise critical equipment may not make it to the field.

Hospitals

BIPAP IPAP: Higher is Better?

EM Literature of Note

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The cornerstone of treatment for severe exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease remains non-invasive positive pressure ventilation. Typically, this involves bi-level positive pressure settings, preventing alveolar collapse while assisting with inspiration and gas exchange. This works – most of the time. When it doesn’t work – endotracheal intubation.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 107: Eclampsia

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long ( @long_brit) , we cover eclampsia. Episode 107: Eclampsia Definition: Severe hypertensive disease of pregnancy (HDP) with new onset tonic-clonic, focal, or multifocal seizures or unexplained altered mental status in a patient who is pregnant or postpartum and there’s no other causative etiologies. Eclampsia can occur during or after the 20th week of pregnancy and up to 6 weeks postpartum. 60% of cases occur during the antepartum period, 20% intrapartum, a

Seizures

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Emergency Evidence Updates – August 2024

The Bottom Line

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

What’s new in the Critical Care literature – monthly updates

EmergiQuiz 2024 Online Case Presentations

PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

EmergiQuiz is an annual case-based presentation sponsored by the AAP Section on Emergency Medicine that challenges the audience to think through the differential diagnosis for four amazing cases. Traditionally these cases are presented live at the AAP National Conference and Exhibition. Since 2020 the AAP Section on Emergency Medicine has also been sponsoring the publication of online cases on EmergiQuiz.com.

Wellness

Critical Care Evidence Updates – August 2024

The Bottom Line

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

What’s new in the Critical Care literature – monthly updates

These are the steps you need to know before buying a defibrillator

AED Leader

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Deciding to buy a defibrillator is an impactful step toward safeguarding health, especially in environments where the risk of sudden cardiac arrest is a concern. With over 350,000 cases occurring outside of hospitals each year in the United States alone, having access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can literally mean the difference between life and death.

Pediatrics

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New anti-obesity ally: amicretina arrives

Emergency Live

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

New study presents a tool to determine the need for coronary angioplasty through AI The battle against obesity may have found a new ally. Amicretina, an experimental pill developed by Novo Nordisk, has shown promising results in a phase I clinical trial, offering real hope to millions of people around the world. How does amicretina […] The post New anti-obesity ally: amicretina arrives appeared first on Emergency Live.

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New anti-obesity ally: amicretina arrives

Emergency Live

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

PEMPix 2024 Online Case #2: Flight of Passage

PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

PEMPix is the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine’s annual visual diagnosis competition. This year, in addition to the 10 finalists Maneesha Agarwal will be presenting at the National Conference and Exhibition we will be sharing four cases online in advance of the conference. This is the second of the four cases. This case was submitted by Dr.

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Allergy emergency: anaphylactic anti-shock drugs are missing

Emergency Live

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The shortage of adrenaline self-injectors is rapidly worsening. New allergist task force in action The shortage of adrenaline self-injectors, essential life-saving drugs to counter anaphylactic shocks, is taking on alarming proportions in Italy. This critical situation puts the lives of thousands of allergic people at risk, who may be unprepared for a serious allergic reaction. […] The post Allergy emergency: anaphylactic anti-shock drugs are missing appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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