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The VIP Syndrome In Healthcare (Very Important Person)

The Trauma Pro

The VIP syndrome occurs in healthcare when a celebrity or other well-connected “important” person receives a level of care that the average person does not. This situation was first documented in a paper published in the 1960s, which noted that VIP patients have worse outcomes. Who is a VIP? It may be a celebrity. A family member. Or even a colleague.

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Topical Therapies for Pediatric Burns

Pediatric EM Morsels

The management of pediatric thermal burns always seems to be a hot topic , whether we are caring for a little future chef who splashed a scalding microwaved noodle cup on himself, or a toddling youngster who pulled a pot of boiling water on herself. Or maybe you have the adventurous adolescent who was a little too aggressive with the lighter fluid before igniting the campfire.

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Healthcare Providers’ Role in Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse 

American Medical Compliance

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimated that improper payments in the Medicare and Medicaid programs exceeded $100 billion from 2016 to 2023. Fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) in healthcare present significant challenges, causing substantial financial losses, eroding public trust, and compromising the quality of patient care. Moreover, as frontline defenders of the healthcare system, healthcare providers play a crucial role in preventing these issues.

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Poisonous Animals in North America: Precautions and Answers

Emergency Live

Preventing and Responding to Snake and Spider Bites North America is home to many venomous animals, some of which can be deadly if not treated promptly. Among these, rattlesnakes and spiders are two of the most dangerous species. The rattlesnake, also known as Crotalus atrox, is one of the continent’s most aggressive species and can […] The post Poisonous Animals in North America: Precautions and Answers appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Will Your Tattoo Give You Cancer: Probably Not…but Maybe?

Science Based Medicine

Do tattoos cause lymphoma? A new study that says "maybe?" is making the rounds but I wouldn't worry too much. The post Will Your Tattoo Give You Cancer: Probably Not…but Maybe? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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How Cruise Ships Handle Medical Emergencies

Emergency Live

Medical Facilities and Specialized Personnel On Board Cruise ships are like floating cities equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities to handle any health emergency. Each ship has a medical center with hospital beds, diagnostic equipment such as ECG and X-ray machines, and a well-stocked pharmacy. On board, there is always a team of healthcare professionals, including […] The post How Cruise Ships Handle Medical Emergencies appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Regular Wide Complex Tachycardia. What to do?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

A patient in the ICU with significant underlying cardiac disease [HFrEF 30%, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, LBBB s/p CRT-D (biventricular pacer), AVNRT s/p ablation a few yrs ago, hx sinus tachycardia while on max tolerated BB therapy] went into a regular wide-complex tachycardia after intubation for severe COPD exacerbation. Here is the ECG: Regular Wide Complex Tachycardia at a rate of 166 bpm.

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Effective Communication with the Hearing-Impaired Training

American Medical Compliance

The following Effective Communication with the Hearing-Impaired Training is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the basis of hearing-impairment and how to effectively communicate with patients who are affected by hearing loss. Furthermore, it is crucial for healthcare providers to understand how to communication and care for the impaired.

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Network Five: Emergency Medicine Conversations

Life in the Fast Lane

Pramod Chandru Network Five: Emergency Medicine Conversations Network Five Emergency Medicine Conversations Episode 30 with Dr Setthy Ung - an inspiring discussion about developing paediatric emergency care, systems change and balance!

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Retinal Detachment

Mind The Bleep

Basic anatomy In this article, we will be discussing retinal detachments and will therefore focus only on the back of the eye. The eye is full of a jelly called the vitreous which plays a role during the foetal development of the eye and then remains there providing turgor to the eye. The posterior edge of the vitreous is called the posterior hyaloid.

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Defibrillators: the latest news in the emergency field

Emergency Live

Implantable Defibrillators: Revolutionizing Emergency Medicine Defibrillators are essential tools for saving human life in cases of cardiac arrest. These devices, in use for decades, have undergone significant technological advancements in recent years that have improved their effectiveness and safety. In particular, implantable defibrillators represent a true revolution in the field of emergency medicine.

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