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PulmCrit Wee – A better classification of heart failure (HFxEF-RVxEF)

EMCrit

We often joke that the right ventricle is the “forgotten ventricle,” but there is a sad truth behind this joke. Recently, there has been increased recognition of the importance of right ventricle failure and systemic congestion within some circles (e.g., nephrologists and resuscitationists). However, overall the right ventricular failure continues to be commonly overlooked.

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Stanford University will host a conference on pandemic planning featuring the usual (COVID-19) suspects

Science Based Medicine

This week, Stanford University announced a conference on pandemic policy that features several of the usual suspects who spread misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Truly, Stanford has become the "respectable" academic face of efforts to undermine public health. The post Stanford University will host a conference on pandemic planning featuring the usual (COVID-19) suspects first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Epigastric and Right Upper Quadrant pain after eating spicy food

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

A 60-something woman with no cardiac history presented with epigastric and right upper quadrant pain after eating spicy food. She had an ECG recorded at triage: What do you think? This was sent to me without any info while I was out and about, and I looked at it on my phone. I responded: "That is a tough one. V2 is very worrisome. But no other leads are.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen for the ICU Patient

Life in the Fast Lane

Caleb Lin Hyperbaric Oxygen for the ICU Patient OVERVIEW INTENSIVE CARE INDICATIONS PRACTICAL ISSUES IN CRITICAL CARE Consideration & Prior to Treatment In the Chamber A: ETT cuff to be filled with sterile water or connected to dynamic cuff inflator B: Titrate ventilation to PaCO2, note that EtCO2 is not linearly proportionate at higher pressures C: Haemodynamic shifts related to hyperoxic vasoconstriction D: Increased […]

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10 Things We Can Learn From Nurses…

Don't Forget the Bubbles

While enjoying a well-deserved lunch break recently, a group of Paediatric Registrars and I discussed the usual topics of family-friendly dinners, recent interesting cases from the birth centre and fun scrub tops. As is typical in a large teaching hospital, this dialogue progressed to staffing levels and skill mix in Paediatrics. Then one of the Registrar’s said, ‘If not a single doctor turned up to work tomorrow I am sure that all of the patients would be fine, but I seriously doubt it if not a

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There will be a breakthrough in AF ablation coming next week at the ESC meeting

Sensible Medicine

Atrial fibrillation ablation began around the turn of the century. Millions of people have had this procedure over the past 24 years. Millions. In population studies, AF associates with worse outcomes. Strokes and heart failure are the main complications of AF. Plus, many patients have symptoms from AF. Drugs to suppress AF are not the best. Their efficacy is modest; their side effects can be problematic.

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SAEM Clinical Images Series: An Interesting Case of Ocular Trauma

ALiEM

A 27-year-old male with no past medical history presents to the Emergency Department with right eye pain. He states that approximately one week prior, he was working on a wire fence when he lost hold of a wire under tension, and it subsequently hit him in his right eye. He had immediate pain in his affected eye and was unable to see anything but light for the next three days.

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Patient Safety Takes Center Stage: Spruce Up Your Lab with Style and Accuracy

PDC Healthcare

Spruce up your lab with these stylish and informative designs. Our free, printable posters promote accurate identification and labeling, saving time and money while enhancing patient care. Download now and make a statement in lab safety! The post Patient Safety Takes Center Stage: Spruce Up Your Lab with Style and Accuracy appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog.

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Medical Music Mondays: Keep on Dancing (The Zofran Plan)

PEMBlog

Ondansetron is an antiemetic that reduces vomiting episodes in many illnesses. It also helps reduce the risk of IV fluids and admission in children with acute gastroenteritis. Also, AI images are weird and why did I end up with a picture of a Bruno mars look a like sitting on the toilet? Lyrics It might seem crazy what I’m ’bout to say Vomiting and diarrhea all throughout the day Norovirus from some jerk’s kid at daycare Dehydration is now on the way Yeah, he’s got gastro Crap all da

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A Guide to Understanding Waterborne Diseases

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Diseases can be rampant in developing countries where it is difficult for people to access essential resources like food, water, and shelter. Waterborne diseases are one among those. They are caused by microorganisms present in contaminated water. Typhoid, diarrhoea, cholera, and hepatitis worm infections are some examples of waterborne diseases. Waterborne diseases mainly affect children due to their low immunity levels and hampered, questionable hygiene practices.

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5 Minute Sono – The FAST Exam (Abdominal portion) 2024

Core Ultrasound

In this video, we walk you through the essential ultrasound techniques used in the abdominal FAST exam. Remember, the FAST exam can be used for ANY cause of fluid in the abdomen, including hemoperitoneum from abdominal trauma. 5 Min Sono Vids RUSH Exam Courses The post 5 Minute Sono – The FAST Exam (Abdominal portion) 2024 first appeared on Core Ultrasound.

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Understanding the Cost and Benefits of PRK Eye Surgery

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

What is PRK Eye Surgery? PRK, a photorefractive keratectomy, is a type of refractive eye surgery used to change the shape of the cornea. The PRK eye surgery takes only about 15 minutes and can give you clear vision within a few days. This PRK eye surgery corrects vision by reshaping one’s cornea. The PRK eye surgery can correct the vision of farsighted, nearsighted or have astigmatism and presbyopia.