The Trauma Pro
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Intraosseous (IO) lines are a godsend when we are faced with a patient who desperately needs access but has no veins. The tibia is generally easy to locate and the landmarks for insertion are straightforward. They are so easy to insert and use, we sometimes “set it and forget it”, in the words of infomercial guru Ron Popeil. But complications are possible.
St. Emlyn
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed A review of Acute on Chronic Liver Disease (ACLD / decompensated liver disease) in the ED. How we can improve patient outcomes. #FOAMed @stemlyns The post Decompensated. Liver disease in the ED. St Emlyn’s appeared first on St.Emlyn's.
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Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
In the ideal, clinical guidelines incorporate evidence and expert opinion and enable clinicians to make evidence-based decisions without having to read the primary literature. These guidelines serve as an authority, defining high-quality care and how medical care should be delivered. Clinical guidelines have potential benefits: improved health outcomes, consistency of care, and reduced uncertainty (for the clinician).
Emergency Medicine Cases
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Anand Swaminathan on an update on the appropriate selection of induction agents. Hans Rosenberg on when to use gabapentinoids for pain control in the ED. Katie Lin on pearls for neuroprotective intubation. Nour Khatib and Hamza Jalal on an approach to paresthesias in the ED. Eric Wortmann on preventing burnout in emergency medicine. Please support EM Cases with a donation [link] The post EM Quick Hits 55 – Induction Agents, Gabapentinoids, Neuroprotective Intubation, Approach to Paresthesi
The Evolution & Medicine Review
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Abstracts for the 9th annual meeting of the International Society for Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health are welcome for talks, posters, discussions and symposia. But the deadline is looming! Friday, March 1 is the deadline for abstract submissions for ISEMPH2024!
Emergency Live
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A Overview of Uncommon Oncological Cases and the Challenges in their Identification and Treatment Tumors represent one of the leading causes of mortality globally, but not all are equally well-known or studied. Among these, some stand out for their rarity, challenging physicians and researchers in diagnosis and treatment. This article explores some of the rarest […] The post Exploring the world's rarest cancers appeared first on Emergency Live.
MDisrupt
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Here are ten transformative ways healthtech and life sciences companies can leverage this expertise to build, commercialize, and scale their health products.
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Medical Law
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
It seems like everybody wants to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. There’s nothing wrong with going out and having some fun, but St. Patrick’s Day and the closest weekend to it is a time of increased injuries and fatalities. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving ( MADD ), 57 people were killed in alcohol-related automobile crashes during a recent St.
EMergucate
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The following ankle x-ray is from a 13 year old with severe ankle pain & swelling post twisting injury to … Continue reading →
NRC Health
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Dave “e-Patient Dave” deBronkart, a cancer survivor, blogger, and healthcare activist shares his story of how a cancer diagnosis helped him become a more empowered, engaged patient, which improved his health and led to a new calling for him. The post Wait times, empathy, and enhancing patient experience appeared first on NRC Health.
Kings County Downstate EM
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Author: Esteban Davila Peer Editor: Alec Feuerbach The Case You’re having a relatively quiet morning when you hear EMS bringing in a patient. The patient is an 18-year-old male who collapsed on the route of a half marathon. You reflect that this day is particularly warm and humid. EMS reports […] The post Its Getting Hot in Here: Exertional Heat Stroke Part 1 appeared first on County EM.
Mind The Bleep
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Prescribing fluids in paediatrics is simple but there is a system to it that you will need to learn if you have not worked in paediatrics before. This article breaks it down for you with examples of IV fluid prescribing. Please see this separate article for fluids and feeds in neonates. The important thing to remember is that children are not just small adults.
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