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SGEM Xtra Zombie Idea: ED Crowding is Due to Non-Urgent Patients

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: April 1, 2025 This is another SGEM Xtra. I was asked to give a public lecture for the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health. The topic was the zombie idea that emergency department crowding is due to non-urgent patients.You can click on this LINK and get a PDF copy of my slides. The YouTube video of the presentation with the Q&A session featuring rural physician Dr.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 117: Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

EMDocs

Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long ( @long_brit) , we cover cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST). Episode 117: Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis What is CST? Thrombophlebitic disease of the cavernous sinuses with clot formation. Most commonly begins with a sinus or facial infection, which may spread to the cavernous sinus, but it may be associated with other conditions (aseptic).

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Ep 203 Intermediate Risk Pulmonary Embolism Risk Stratification, Management and Algorithm

Emergency Medicine Cases

How do you predict which intermediate-risk patients will suddenly deteriorate? What role do risk scores, biomarkers, imaging, and hemodynamics play in decision-making? Should these patients receive anticoagulation alone, or is thrombolysis warranted? When should you consider catheter-directed or surgical interventions? This podcast focuses us to think critically about risk stratification, early interventions and escalation in care in PE.

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Management of intermediate and high risk pulmonary embolism (aka submassive/massive PE)

First 10 EM

Pulmonary embolism is probably discussed far more than is truly necessary. It receives more attention than almost any other pathology. We endlessly debate the best algorithms for diagnosis. We add new decision tools almost yearly. However, if there is one aspect of pulmonary embolism that might be under-discussed it is the management of massive and […] The post Management of intermediate and high risk pulmonary embolism (aka submassive/massive PE) appeared first on First10EM.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Protecting the Tiniest Patients: Simple ID Solutions to Prevent Newborn Misidentification and Stay NPSG-Compliant

PDC Healthcare

Welcoming newborns into the world is a tremendous job for Labor and Delivery (L&D) nurses because they have two patients mother and baby needing support and protection. Newborns complicate care and identification because they are typically indistinguishable and speechless. This vulnerability prompted the American Academy of Pediatrics to approach The Joint Commission, seeking […] The post Protecting the Tiniest Patients: Simple ID Solutions to Prevent Newborn Misidentification and St