The Trauma Pro

JULY 9, 2024

Cervical spine injury presents a host of problems, but one of the least appreciated ones is dysphagia. Many clinicians don’t even think of it, but it is a relatively common problem, especially in the elderly. Swallowing difficulties may arise for several reasons: Prevertebral soft tissue swelling may occur with high cervical spine injuries, leading to changes in the architecture of the posterior pharynx Rigid cervical collars , such as the Miami J and Aspen, and halo vests all force the neck int

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Head Injuries Fractures Hospitals Wellness 245

St. Emlyn

JULY 9, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed A podcast with Steve Smith ECG educator extraordinaire where we discuss occlusive myocardial infarction and the future of AI and ECG interpretation. The post Podcast – Occlusive Myocardial Infarction, ECGs and Artificial Intelligence with Steve Smith appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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EKG/ECG 136

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 9, 2024

Written by Pendell Meyers A man in his 50s was found by his family in cardiac arrest of unknown duration. His family started CPR and called EMS, who arrived to find him in ventricular fibrillation. 15 minutes after EMS arrival, after at least 6 defibrillations, the patient achieved sustained ROSC. He arrived to the ED with severe hypotension, heart rate in the 70s, unable to follow commands but moving all extremities requiring restraint and sedation, respiratory rate around 24/min being supporte

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EKG/ECG Resuscitation Shock CPR 101

Emergency Medicine Cases

JULY 9, 2024

The decision of whether or not to order a CT head for an older patient who falls is one I need to make on almost every shift. The Canadian CT Head Rule does not apply to older patients. Does the recently derived Falls Decision Rule give us an answer to the question of which older patients can safely forego a CT head after a fall? Dr. Rohit Mohindra reviews the latest evidence in this EM Cases Journal Club.

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EMS 90

American Medical Compliance

JULY 9, 2024

The Ethical Practices in Assisted Living Training aims to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the definition of ethics in the context of assisted living. Additionally, education and training on the subject of ethics within assisted living facilities is crucial to the proper care of patients. This course offers valuable insight and practical strategies aimed towards achieving the best and most compassionate care regarding the use of ethical practices in assisted living facilities.

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Outcomes Wellness 89

EB Medicine

JULY 9, 2024

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the July 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Dialysis Overview of Dialysis Complications Key Dialysis ComplicationsCardiovascular Disease Congestive Heart Failure Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade Neurological Sequelae Gastrointestinal Complications Hypotension Dialysis Disequilibrium Syndrome Air Embolism and Chloramine Toxicity Disaster Preparedness Vascular Ac

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Risk Management Emergency Department Hospitals 84

American Medical Compliance

JULY 9, 2024

The Pressure Injury Prevention for Assisted Living Facilities Training aims to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on what pressure injuries are. Understanding the importance of pressure injuries and strategies aimed towards preventing them is crucial within assisted living facilities in order to provide the most appropriate care. This course offers valuable insight and actionable plans aimed towards achieving the best and most compassionate care regarding pressure injuries within assisted livin

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Documentation/Coding Outcomes 80

American Medical Compliance

JULY 9, 2024

The Promoting Equity in Healthcare Training aims to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the definition of healthcare equity. By educating healthcare providers on the subject, healthcare facilities can ensure just and effective care. This course offers valuable insight and practical strategies aimed towards achieving the most just and effective care for patients regardless of their circumstances.

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Outcomes 70

AED Leader

JULY 9, 2024

When it comes to the safety of your business and employees, having a reliable AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is crucial. The Zoll AED Plus is known for its exceptional performance and life-saving capabilities. However, like any other electronic device, your Zoll AED Plus batteries will eventually need to be replaced. This blog post will discuss the nine signs indicating it’s time to replace your Zoll AED Plus batteries.

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Shock Wellness 52

American Medical Compliance

JULY 9, 2024

The Empowering Elder Justice Training aims to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the definition of elder justice. By ensuring healthcare providers are educated on the subject, healthcare facilities can guarantee a safe and respectful environment that promotes elder justice. This course offers valuable insight and practical strategies aimed towards achieving the most considerate and compassionate care regarding the empowerment of elder justice.

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Elder Abuse Documentation/Coding Outcomes Wellness 52

AED Leader

JULY 9, 2024

When it comes to ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in emergencies, having a reliable and efficient AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is essential. At the heart of any AED lies its battery, which powers the device and enables it to function effectively when every second counts. This article will explore the ten essential features of the Defibtech DBP 2003 AED Battery, a cutting-edge power source designed to provide optimal performance and peace of mind. 1.

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Operations Shock Wellness 52

American Medical Compliance

JULY 9, 2024

The Medicare FWA Compliance Training aims to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the definitions of fraud, waste, and abuse in the context of Medicare. Additionally, education regarding Medicare FWA is crucial to providing proper care and the prevention of FWA. This course offers valuable insight and practical strategies aimed towards achieving the highest level of education and care concerning Medicare and the various forms of FWA.

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Hospice Hospitals Outcomes 52

AED Leader

JULY 9, 2024

As a business owner or a responsible individual, ensuring your employees’ or loved ones’ safety and well-being is of utmost importance. Having a reliable defibrillator is crucial in emergencies, and one critical component that requires attention is the defibrillator battery. Replacing the battery at the right time is essential to ensure the proper functioning of your defibrillator when needed.

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Operations Wellness 52

EMDocs

JULY 9, 2024

The emDOCs.net team is very happy to collaborate with PECARN STELAR (Seattle, Dallas/Texas, and Los Angeles) Node and the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC) in presenting high-yield pediatric topics that highlight evidence based medicine with solid research. Today on we have our two renowned experts, Dr.

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Pediatrics Emergency Department Research Burns 71

AED Leader

JULY 9, 2024

As a place of worship, ensuring the safety and well-being of your congregation is of utmost importance. One essential aspect of church safety is having the right equipment in a medical emergency. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can occur at any time, and having an automated external defibrillator (AED) on hand can significantly increase the chances of survival.

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CPR Shock Wellness Operations 52

EMergucate

JULY 9, 2024

The following ECG is from a 74-year-old man with one hour of chest pain. He has no cardiac risk factors and denies any significant medical history.

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EKG/ECG 52

NRC Health

JULY 9, 2024

Get ready to be inspired by Katelyn Carey, BSN, RN, the visionary founder of Beauty After Breast Cancer, as she brings her groundbreaking insights to Human Understanding Beyond | HUB 24 in San Diego. Katelyn champions integrating cognitive and trauma science in healthcare to revolutionize patient experience and communication, leveraging the profound science of compassion.

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EMergucate

JULY 9, 2024

75 year old lady presented to the emergency department after a fall. In ED she was found to be slightly febrile with blood pressure of 95/55.

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Emergency Department 52

Canadian EM

JULY 9, 2024

Odds are in your favourite sci-fi movie or TV show, a character spends time looking at a dashboard to determine their next course of action. However, dashboards are not limited to sci-fi! Many organizations across sectors make daily use of dashboards to run smoothly and work towards their goals. St. Michael’s Hospital of Unity Health Toronto has designed, developed, and ultimately deployed dashboards to solve real-world problems.

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Sensible Medicine

JULY 9, 2024

January 19, 2030 Whitney Payson, a 50 year-old-man, comes to an urgently scheduled visit with a general internist. He has two concerns. The first is a cough that has persisted for the last month after an upper respiratory infection. The second is a 3 cm adrenal lesion that was discovered on the screening MRI that he had the week prior. The doctor, Frank McGraw, fresh out of his two year medical school curriculum – a shortened curriculum championed by one Vinay Prasad – and an 18th mo

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AED Leader

JULY 9, 2024

Saving lives during cardiac emergencies and having the right equipment are crucial. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are widely recognized as life-saving devices, but it’s essential to understand the importance of high-quality AED accessories, specifically defibrillator pads. In this article, we will explore the significance of using top-notch defibrillator pads and how they can enhance the effectiveness of AEDs in emergencies.

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Allergic Reactions Patient Safety Shock Pediatrics 52