Sensible Medicine
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
A few years ago, Dr. Richard T. Bosshardt waded into a minefield. He had been a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for over thirty years when he expressed his opinion that the ACS’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives were threatening their dedication to excellence. Dr. Bosshardt has garnered support for his objections and has published his opinions in The Wall Street Journal, City Journal, and National Review.
Life in the Fast Lane
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Chris Nickson Come join the 2024 Clinician Educator Incubator! If you want to develop as a Clinician Educator and help lead 21st century critical care education, join the 2024 Clinician Educator Incubator!
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The Trauma Pro
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The veracity of medical research conclusions, specifically trauma research, has always fascinated me. I see so many people who are content to jump to conclusions based on a paper’s title or the conclusions listed in its abstract. However, having read thousands of research papers over the years, I am no longer surprised when these easy-to-digest blurbs don’t entirely match up with the actual details embedded within the manuscript.
Emergency Live
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
From Buses to Tracked Vehicles: Fermignano Puts Civil Defense Vehicles on Sale A Rare Opportunity to Acquire Rescue Vehicles The City of Fermignano, in an unprecedented move, has put up for sale an entire fleet of vehicles, many previously used by the local civil defense. This sale offers a unique opportunity for rescue entities, organizations […] The post Unique Bargains for Rescue Vehicles: Special Sale in Fermignano (IT) appeared first on Emergency Live.
Taming the SRU
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
airway grand rounds - r1 clinical knowledge: heavy metals - consultant corner: acute leukemia - pediatric sim - pediatric cases airway grand rounds WITH dr. carleton Difficult airway algorithm: when should we RSI? When you are forced to act immediately When reoxygenation and intubation is likely to be successful and a patient is able to tolerate a period of apnea (is not likely to become profoundly hypoxic nor hypercarbic) How to perform a successful awake look intubation when RSI not indicated:
Science Based Medicine
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
When a placebo is called 'powerful', what is meant? Nothing. The post Adjectives first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Core Medical Group
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
As the holiday season approaches, it's time to express gratitude and appreciation for the clinicians who have been on the frontlines of healthcare throughout the year. In the spirit of giving back, many retailers are offering exclusive Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for healthcare workers. This is the perfect opportunity to indulge in some well-deserved self-care or find thoughtful gifts for loved ones.
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EMDocs
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Today on the emDOCs cast with Jess Pelletier and Brit Long, we discuss a case of hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Episode 90: Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Case: 20-year-old Caucasian male presents with severe pain and weakness in both of his thighs with inability to walk independently that started when he woke up that morning. Normal state of health prior to this.
EMergucate
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
28 days old boy brought by his parents for multiple vomiting episodes. His venous gases showed the following: PH = 7.
Mind The Bleep
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
This guide is designed to help you identify the key areas you need to focus on when clerking a surgical patient. There are several differences when compared to clerking a medical patient, namely getting a more extensive surgical past medical history, examination and assessing frailty. Your clerking needs to be succint, pertinent and clear. Presenting Complaint This needs to be clear and brief – a headline to tell any reader why that patient has presented: Good example: “1/7 colicky R
EMergucate
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Adult patient with sepsis. What can be seen? Answer will be posted later.
Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
During medical eÂmergencies, the choice of a dependable ambulance service can be crucial in determining life and deÂath outcomes. When seleÂcting an ambulance service provideÂr, it is important to consider multiple factors to ensure that you receive the highest quality care possible. In this blog post, we will delve into what you should look for in an ambulance seÂrvice provider, including cost considerations, insurance coverage options, and the significance of patient testimonials and r
Emergency Live
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
In Remembrance of the 87th Anniversary of the Birth of Victor Chang: Pioneer of Heart Surgery A Tribute to a Medical Pioneer Today, in commemoration of the 87th anniversary of Dr. Victor Chang’s birth, Google celebrates his immense contribution to medicine with a personalized Doodle. Chang, known for his innovative cardiac transplantation techniques, left a […] The post Dr.
Mind The Bleep
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Wounds are a very common presentation to A&E and minor injuries departments. Wound management is very clinician dependent and there is a lot of variation in practice. It is important to be accurate when assessing and documenting wounds as it can have medico-legal implications, should your assessment later come up in a court case. Types of wounds Depth Superficial involving only the epidermis Partial thickness involving the epidermis and the dermis Full thickness that goes beyond the epidermi
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