EMCrit
AUGUST 26, 2024
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.
Science Based Medicine
AUGUST 26, 2024
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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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
AUGUST 26, 2024
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.
Life in the Fast Lane
AUGUST 26, 2024
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 […]
Sensible Medicine
AUGUST 26, 2024
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.
ALiEM
AUGUST 26, 2024
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.
Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd
AUGUST 26, 2024
Anaemia is a condition caused by decreased or dysfunctional red blood cells. A significant problem in the country, anaemia affects nearly 57% of the female adult population and 67% of the children population in India. The primary reason behind this illness is the inadequate and non-nutritious diet that is available to many in the country. While anaemia can be treated using proper nutrition and other treatment methods, it remains a significant disease as it can cause weakness in the body and even
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PEMBlog
AUGUST 26, 2024
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
Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd
AUGUST 26, 2024
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.
Core Ultrasound
AUGUST 26, 2024
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.
Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd
AUGUST 26, 2024
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.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
AUGUST 26, 2024
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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