Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Written by Willy Frick A man in his 50s with a history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and prior inferior OMI status post DES to his proximal RCA 3 years prior presented to the emergency department at around 3 AM complaining of chest pain onset around 9 PM the evening prior. He described it as severe, sharp, and substernal with associated nausea, vomiting, chills, and diaphoresis.

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RebelEM

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Take Home Points: Know clinical (cold extremities, oliguria, confusion, dizziness, narrow pulse pressure) and laboratory markers (metabolic acidosis, elevated creatinine, lactic acidosis) of hypoperfusion. An elevated lactate is a danger sign and requires explanation. Norepinephrine is a great first line vasopressor in Cardiogenic shock. Dobutamine is useful for inotropic support in Cardiogenic shock.

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, maintaining compliance with regulations is paramount. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone in safeguarding patient information for nearly three decades. As we step into 2024, healthcare providers must stay abreast of the latest updates to remain compliant.

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Emergency Live

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Tragedy that Occurred in the Ca’ Gulino Tunnel on State Road 73 bis The Accident’s Dynamics A year-end to forget for the Italian emergency response community: at 4:00 PM today, December 27, in the Ca’ Gulino tunnel on State Road 73 bis connecting Fermignano to Urbino, a Red Cross ambulance crashed into a bus […] The post Accident in Urbino: 3 Emergency Workers and the Patient Lose Their Lives appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Sonia Twigg gave this talk at our 2022 DFTB conference in Brisbane. Unlocking the Power of Clinical Debriefing Let’s dive into a crucial aspect of healthcare — clinical debriefing. Dr. Sonia Twigg, a pediatric Emergency Physician, shares insights into the significance of debriefing, particularly focusing on “hot debriefs.” The Need for Debriefs Recognizing their Importance In the realm of healthcare, the significance of clinical debriefing cannot be overstated.

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Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As we approach the end of 2023, the healthcare landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Technological advance­ments are driving innovation and revolutionizing patie­nt care. In this blog post, we will delve­ into the major trends proje­cted to shape the he­althcare industry in 2024. We will also highlight the notable­ achievements of Ziqitza He­althcare and its founder, Sweta Mangal.

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NRC Health

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These days, patients are more likely to have a personalized experience with their baristas than with their physicians. Take Cheryl Marker, a mother of three battling multiple chronic and complex illnesses. She had cycled through two neurologists who left her in tears, not feeling seen or heard. She felt dismissed and hopeless after her providers displayed a lack of medical curiosity to dive any deeper into her case.

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