Ken Grauer, MD
JANUARY 20, 2024
I was sent the tracing shown in Figure-1 — told only that this was a preoperative ECG obtained from an asymptomatic older woman scheduled for non-cardiac surgery. How would YOU interpret this ECG? Would you approve her for surgery if the procedure was nonemergent? Figure-1: Preoperative ECG from an asymptomatic older woman scheduled for non-cardiac surgery.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 20, 2024
Written by Pendell Meyers A man in his late 30s with history of hypertension, tobacco use, and obesity presented to the Emergency Department for acute chest pain which started approximately 3 hours prior to arrival, in the setting of a very stressful situation. The pain radiated down both arms, 10/10 in severity. He stated it did not feel like his prior episodes of reflux.
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Emergency Live
JANUARY 20, 2024
Innovative Therapies Open New Paths in the Fight Against Diabetes Introduction: A Continuous and Innovative Battle Type 1 diabetes, a chronic autoimmune condition affecting millions of individuals worldwide, requires constant and careful management. This disease, characterized by the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, imposes the need for daily insulin injections and frequent […] The post Revolutionary Advances in the Management of Type 1 Diabetes appeared first o
Science Based Medicine
JANUARY 20, 2024
If Dr. Adam Cifu were genuinely concerned about vaccine hesitancy, I would strongly encourage him to learn about the anti-vaccine movement. He'll discover that it is fueled not by a lack of "robust data" on COVID boosters, but rather by exactly the sort of mistrust and anti-vaccine misinformation spread by his own blog and collaborators. The post Dr.
Emergency Live
JANUARY 20, 2024
The Pioneers in the Fight Against Fires in the Victorian Era The Early Flames of Change The history of women in firefighting has deep roots dating back to the early 1800s. One of the earliest documented female firefighters was Molly Williams, a member of Oceanus Fire Company No. 11 in New York in the early […] The post First female fire heroines: the history of the women's brigade in the 1800s appeared first on Emergency Live.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
JANUARY 20, 2024
Reference: Zaoutis T, et al. Short-course Therapy for Urinary Tract Infections in Children: the SCOUT randomized clinical trial. JAMA Pediatr. Aug 2023 Date: October 30, 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Ellie Hill is a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at George Washington University […] The post SGEM #427: I Want a Treatment with a Short Course…for Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections first
Medical Law
JANUARY 20, 2024
Construction sites are dangerous places, and falls are one of the most hazardous types of construction injuries. Almost half of all workplace falls happen in the construction industry, and over one-third of construction site fatalities are the result of falls. In a recent year, there were 92 construction accident fatalities in California, which is more than any other industry.
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Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd
JANUARY 20, 2024
In the fast-paced world of emergency medical services (EMS), the mental health of personnel is often overlooked. As the backbone of emergency response, individuals working in EMS face high-pressure situations, witnessing trauma and loss regularly. It’s important to recognize and address the mental health challenges faced by EMS personnel and implement effective strategies for support.
Science Based Medicine
JANUARY 20, 2024
The Cholera continues. The post Skeptics in the Pub. Cholera. Chapter 8a first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
EMergucate
JANUARY 20, 2024
The abdominal x-ray shows Dilated central small bowel loops. Branching gas pattern over the liver indicating the presence of pneumobilia.
Sensible Medicine
JANUARY 20, 2024
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EMDocs
JANUARY 20, 2024
Authors: Veronica Morgan, MD (EM Resident Physician, UTSW – Dallas, TX); Vietvuong Vo, MD (Assistant Professor of EM/Attending Physician, UTSW – Dallas, TX) // Reviewed by: Sophia Görgens, MD (EM Resident Physician, Zucker-Northwell NS/LIJ, NY); Cassandra Mackey, MD (Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School); Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Welcome to EM@3AM, an emDOCs series designed to foster your working knowledge by providing an expedited
Sensible Medicine
JANUARY 20, 2024
Like many people, I am addicted to a little puzzle game offered daily by the New York Times. I’m so addicted that I’ve started to create ones for my family while I swim. (Which is fun until I get feedback, which tends to be both harsh and correct). So… here is a medically themed one for our subscribers.
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