The Trauma Pro
MAY 24, 2024
Here’s an operative tip for trauma professionals who find themselves in the OR. Heard of “lunchothorax?” I’m sure most of you haven’t. The term originated in a 1993 paper on the history of thoracoscopic surgery. It really hasn’t been written about in the context of trauma surgery, though. Lunchothorax is an empyema caused by pleural contamination in patients with concomitant diaphragm and hollow viscus injury.
Pediatric EM Morsels
MAY 24, 2024
Evaluation of unintentional injury and trauma is one of the hallmarks of the EM and PEM physician. One of the most difficult and most satisfying parts of pediatric emergency medicine is using one’s history, exam and clinical tools to make an informed decision and spare children from unnecessary pain , uncomfortable exams, painful procedures and medical imaging.
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St. Emlyn
MAY 24, 2024
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed JC: Review of an RCT of serratus anterior plane blocks in the emergency department for chest/rib injury. Is this now a standard of care? @stemlyns #FOAMed The post JC: Serratus Anterior Plane Blocks for rib fractures in the ED. St Emlyn’s appeared first on St.Emlyn's.
ECG Guru
MAY 24, 2024
The Patient: A 78-year-old woman called emergency responders because she had palpitations. She was alert and oriented. Her BP was reported as being “stable”. We do not have information about her past medical history. We will update this post if we receive information about her outcome. ECG Number 1, 11:57 a.m.: There is a wide-complex tachycardia at a rate of about 230 bpm.
Sensible Medicine
MAY 24, 2024
The definition of evidence-based medicine that I carry with me is “the process of integrating clinical experience and expertise with the best available evidence from systematic research.” Mariana Barosa recently offered a nuanced update of this definition on Sensible Medicine that looked like this: Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.
Science Based Medicine
MAY 24, 2024
With more pregnancy women being diagnosed with syphilis, there has been a steady rise in potentially deadly congenital infections. The post More Newborns are Being Diagnosed With Syphilis as Adult Cases Continue a Dramatic Rise first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
AED Leader
MAY 24, 2024
Regarding AED (Automated External Defibrillator) maintenance, one crucial aspect often overlooked is battery maintenance. AED batteries ensure the device is ready during a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) emergency. However, many individuals make common mistakes in AED battery maintenance, which can lead to device failure or inefficiency when it matters most.
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PulmCCM
MAY 24, 2024
Actuarially speaking, outcomes after severe intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) occurring deep in the brain range from very bad to terrible. Although the SWITCH trial was arguably ‘97% positive’, its results further emphasize this hard reality. In ICH, Hematoma Expansion is the Problem Hematoma expansion, causing injury directly and by secondary effects (inflammation and edema), is the primary mechanism by which ICH results in brain damage, disability, and death.
Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd
MAY 24, 2024
Natural disasters are inevitable and can occur at any time. The aftermath of most natural disasters is devastating. Disasters cause upheaval, destruction, and catastrophe that bring distress to those affected by them. When disasters strike at any time, a lack of preparedness can make it much more difficult for communities to bounce back. Though the impact of natural disasters is unpredictable and comes with fewer warning signs sometimes, their severity can be reduced to a great extent.
Life in the Fast Lane
MAY 24, 2024
Lydia Harper and Mike Cadogan James Douglas James Douglas (1675 - 1742) was a Scottish physician and anatomist.
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