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The green revolution in operating rooms: reducing water use

Emergency Live

Changing the way surgeons prepare for surgery can reduce water consumption in hospitals A recent study by the Campus Bio-Medico in Rome has revealed an astonishing truth: changing the way surgeons prepare for surgery can drastically reduce water consumption in hospitals. The study For two years, researchers have closely monitored water consumption during thousands of […] The post The green revolution in operating rooms: reducing water use appeared first on Emergency Live.

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ECG of the Week 30 Oct 24

EMergucate

Today’s ECG is a 45yr male who presents to ED with a 12hr history of epigastric pain and diaphoresis. He is an ex smoker, no other cardiac risk factors.

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Prehospital activation: De-activated on ED arrival by Cardiologist because "It's not a STEMI"

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

This was submitted by a paramedic, Hailey Kennedy A late 50s male called 911 following 2 hours of chest pain that started while working at his desk. He reported the crushing chest pain radiated down his left arm. Pt took an antacid with no relief and decided to call at the request of his wife. Here is his EMS ECG: What do you think? This was sent to me with no clinical information, and my initial impression viewing it on my phone was "It’s a tricky one.

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What Are Some Tips for Students Studying Abroad?

Pediatric Education

Patient Presentation A pediatrician had recently seen several college students who were going on various study abroad trips. She then was sitting in an airport for an international flight next to two college men who obviously were traveling abroad for the first time for a 1 month trip. Both were excited about the trip but one was noticeably more prepared.