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The Lowly Blood Pressure Cuff: Is It Accurate?

The Trauma Pro

Yesterday, I described how the typical automated oscillometric blood pressure cuff works. We rely on this workhorse piece of equipment for nearly all pressure determinations outside of the intensive care unit. So the obvious question is, “is it accurate?” Interestingly, there are not very many good papers that have ever looked at this! However, this simple question was addressed by a group at Harvard back in 2013.

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Mechanical Ventilation Basics

EM Ottawa

Mechanical ventilation has a lot of nuance associated with it, but a lot of reference guides focus on care in the ICU. There is certainly a need for more practical application for the ED doc or initial setup of patients on the vent. With both ER and ICU experience, this post acts as a quick […] The post Mechanical Ventilation Basics appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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Cardiopulmonary Point of Care Ultrasound – Book Review

Critical Care North Hampton

Many thanks to Dr Manoj Wickramsinghe for his review of this fabulous POCUS textbook. He is a trainee in Anaesthesia and ICM, based in Leeds, and one of the CCN editorial team. About the book authors Editors; Hatem Soliman-Aboumarie, Marcelo Haertel Miglioranza, Luna Gargani, Giovanni Volpicelli. The authors and editors of this book include some.

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Serial PoCUS for ED Patients with Acute Dyspnea: Is More Actually Better?

RebelEM

Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is a valuable clinical tool in the assessment of acute dyspnea. It can be used to distinguish between various conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation, acute heart failure (AHF), pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, pericardial effusion, pneumothorax, and pneumonia [2,3].

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New Austrian Study Shows Boosters do NOT reduce COVID19 deaths in people who had COVID

Sensible Medicine

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HIV: let's better understand what it is

Emergency Live

From Its Discovery to Modern Treatment Strategies HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that affects the body’s immune system, particularly CD4 T cells, which play a crucial role in fighting infections. If left untreated, HIV can progress and become AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), the most advanced stage of HIV infection, characterized by severely damaged […] The post HIV: let's better understand what it is appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Ensuring Safety and Comfort: 3M N95 Fit Test Training for Healthcare Providers 

American Medical Compliance

The year 2024 marks another significant chapter in the healthcare industry’s ongoing battle against infectious diseases, and the numbers speak volumes. The CDC’s FluSurv-NET system, a sentinel network of healthcare facilities, documented over 104,000 flu-related hospitalizations across 13 states during past flu seasons. As healthcare heroes continue their unwavering service on the front lines, the spotlight remains firmly fixed on the importance of personal protective equipment (PP

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Acute chest pain in a patient with LVH and known coronary disease. What does the ECG show?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

A 40-something with severe diabetes on dialysis and with known coronary disease presented with acute crushing chest pain. Here is his ED ECG: What do you think? There is a flat and downsloping ST segment in V2 and V3. This could be due to posterior OMI. Is there an old ECG for comparison? Here is the most recent previous ECG: Indeed, there was some normal ST elevation in V2 and V3 , discordant to a relatively deep S-wave which could be due to some LVH.

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What's new in 2024 medical training courses

Emergency Live

A Journey Through Innovation and Professional Development Continuous medical education is a key element in keeping healthcare professionals updated on the latest discoveries and practices. In 2024, the educational offerings for doctors and healthcare providers are rich with new developments, ranging from cardiorespiratory emergencies to the cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence in medicine.

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Medical Malpractice Insights – Warfarin is poison – and not just for rats

EMDocs

Here’s another case from Medical Malpractice Insights – Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians. The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here. Stories of med mal lawsuits can save lives.

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Chemotherapy: what it is and what it is used for

Emergency Live

Historical Evolution and Modern Applications of Chemotherapy Origins and Historical Development The history of chemotherapy begins in the late 19th century with the research of Paul Ehrlich and other scientists. Ehrlich, in particular, made significant contributions to the development of this branch of medicine. His studies on synthetic dyes led to the discovery of antimalarial […] The post Chemotherapy: what it is and what it is used for appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 357

Life in the Fast Lane

Mark Corden and Neil Long Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 357 Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 357 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind, enter the medical trivia of FFFF.

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Rescue at high altitude: the history of mountain rescue in the world

Emergency Live

From European Origins to Global Mountain Rescue Modernization European Roots and Their Development Mountain emergency response has its origins in 19th-century Europe, stemming from the necessity to address incidents and crises in mountainous settings. In France, for instance, mountain rescue operations are primarily overseen by the Gendarmerie Nationale and the Police Nationale, featuring specialized units […] The post Rescue at high altitude: the history of mountain rescue in the world ap

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Ziqitza Rajasthan – Enhancing Patient Care in Transit: Advanced Life Support (ALS) in Ambulances

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Time is of the essence and every second counts in the field of emergency medical services. Ziqitza limited , a distinguished emergency ambulance service provider, is committed to delivering the highest standard of care during transit through the integration of Advanced Life Support (ALS) and cutting-edge medical technologies. Ziqitza Healthcare: A Lifeline in Motion Ziqitza Healthcare ltd stands out as a key player dedicated to revolutionizing patient care during transit.

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Hysterectomy: a comprehensive overview

Emergency Live

Understanding the Details of a Hysterectomy and Its Impacts A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the uterus, and in some cases, the cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes as well. This procedure can last anywhere from one to four hours, depending on the type of surgery and the complexity of the […] The post Hysterectomy: a comprehensive overview appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Elmer McKesson

Life in the Fast Lane

Ciselle Meier and Mike Cadogan Elmer McKesson Elmer Isaac “Ira” McKessen (1881-1935) was an inventor, physician and engineer.

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