Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A former resident texted me this case: "Hey Dr. Smith. Hope you’re doing well! How excited would you have been about this case?" Here is the case: Report from EMS was witnessed syncope, his son did CPR, but the patient had pulses when EMS arrived. When the patient arrived in the ED, he was still hypotensive in 70s, slowly improving with EMS fluids. No Chest Pain, but somnolent.

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Life in the Fast Lane

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

James Miers and John Mackenzie Procedure: Pericardiocentesis Emergency Procedure: Pericardiocentesis. one of the most difficult and risky emergency procedures, but one you already have the ultrasound and line skills to perform well.

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Ultrasounds Wellness 101

Science Based Medicine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

It seems there is an endless stream of artificial intelligence (AI) news coming out, and this includes the field of medicine. There also continues to be a debate about the true impact of AI – how much is hype, and how much is a genuine advance that can transform our technology? As with many technological advances, it’s both. New tech, perhaps especially […] The post Update on AI in the Clinic first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This post accompanies Andy Tagg’s talk for Grand Rounds for RU OK Day I have a confession to make to you all. And I know this is a safe space, so here it goes… I am burnt out. I have been a doctor for half of my life, and my journey to burnout has been a 25-year slow burn that began the day I graduated. I had always wanted to be a doctor, and only now do I recognise my parents’ sacrifices to get me to where I am today.

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Emergency Live

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Cigarette smoke contains toxic chemicals that can interfere with the development of vital organs of the fetus Lighting a cigarette during pregnancy is a gesture that can have devastating consequences on the health of the unborn child. Numerous scientific studies, including the study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, have unequivocally demonstrated […] The post Smoking during pregnancy: a doom for the future of the child appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Last week, Vinay and Adam made arguments regarding which presidential candidate was more anti-science. If you haven’t read it, go first to the link above. (I moderated the debate and limited each to ≤ 500 words.) This week, they offer equally short rebuttals to each other’s arguments. We will offer these to paid subscribers. Thank you to those who support us.

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Emergency Live

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

New variant rapidly increasing worldwide, raising concern among experts While the summer seemed to have removed the danger, COVID-19 comes knocking on our doors with a new threat: the variant Xec. This new variant, first introduced in Berlin at the end of June, is spreading rapidly around the world, raising concern among experts. What is […] The post COVID alert: surge of cases in Italy and new variant Xec appeared first on Emergency Live.

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