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US healthcare is headed for disaster

Sensible Medicine

Three recent events tell us that US healthcare is doomed. First, health care premiums have risen to new heights. Second, Medicare has agreed to pay for GRAIL cancer screening as part of coverage with evidence development and third, many doctors protested Cigna’s denial of coverage for a double lung transplant for stage IV lung cancer, leading the insurer to agree to cover it.

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Congestive Heart Failure and Sepsis: A Closer Look at Fluid Management

RebelEM

Background: In medicine, guidelines are valuable tools that help guide care. However, they are not rigid rules that must be strictly followed. Clinicians often find themselves grappling with the challenge of balancing the demands of meeting Center for Medicaid & Medicare (CMS) requirements while also addressing the unique needs of each individual patient.

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Napoleon and the first ambulance in history

Emergency Live

The First Ambulance and the Revolution in Medical Rescue in the 19th Century These days theaters are crowded for the release of “Napoleon,” Ridley Scott‘s new film that traces the rise to power up to the exile on the island of St. Helena of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Joaquin Phoenix. The film is having […] The post Napoleon and the first ambulance in history appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Decoding Code Status: A Goals of Care Framework

EM Ottawa

In general, the public perception of CPR is filled with inaccuracies, and recently the New Yorker wrote about the Hidden Harms of CPR. In the article, Dr. Sunita Puir, a palliative care doctor, talks about how it is an “open secret in medicine that CPR is brutal and rarely effective,” yet how the public seems […] The post Decoding Code Status: A Goals of Care Framework appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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Alfa Romeo Tonale: The New Panther of the Italian Police

Emergency Live

Renewal of the State Police Fleet with the Alfa Romeo Tonale sports car New “Panther” of the Italian Police Force The Italian State Police recently welcomed an iconic new member to its fleet: the Alfa Romeo “Tonale.” This modern and sporty car, nicknamed “Pantera,” represents a significant upgrade for the Italian police force, combining style […] The post Alfa Romeo Tonale: The New Panther of the Italian Police appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Cough, Congestion, & Runny Noses: A caregiver education video

PEMBlog

This excellent video was developed at Cincinnati Children’s and features some of my colleagues. It provides a step by step overview on how to deal with cough and congestion, including a really well done section on nasal suctioning with saline. It would be perfect to share with a family with a child with a URI or bronchiolitis.

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Hemophilia

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

Since Christmas is coming up, let's talk about Hemophilia A (factor VIII deficiency) and Hemophilia B (factor IX deficiency, also known as.

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ETM Online – Tox Course Module 1 is now live!

ETM Course

THE FIRST COURSE ON OUR NEW ONLINE COURSE PORTAL HAS BEEN LAUNCHED! ETM Online is a new online course portal for healthcare professionals. We are excited to announce the launch of this new site with our first course: The Tox Course – Module 1 The Tox Course Module 1 represents incredible value for money. 8 Lessons, 45 Topics, 6 Quizzes and a course certificate Presented by expert Emergency Physicians and Clinical Toxicologists Learn at your own pace with videos, note summaries and download

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Disasters Expo USA 2024: Global Meeting Point for Emergency Management

Emergency Live

Innovation and Knowledge at the Center of the 2024 Edition of the Disasters Expo in Miami Beach Disasters Expo USA, is proud to be supported by Emergency Live for their next upcoming edition on March 6th & 7th 2024! The leading event mitigating the world’s most costly disasters is returning to the Miami Beach Convention […] The post Disasters Expo USA 2024: Global Meeting Point for Emergency Management appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Dear My Younger Sister Doctors

SheMD

An Open Letter to My Younger Sister Doctors Take it from an “elderly gravida” obstetrician, wait but don’t wait too long. You see, I just had my second baby, she is four months old, and as I sit here and soak in all of her chubby sweetness, a part of my heart aches. A piece of my heart yearns to have just one more, to be able to experience all this one more time.

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Chicken Soup for EPs' Souls: Music helps EPs cope in a workplace often filled with the sounds of chaos, pain, and grief

Emergency Medicine News

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Hemophilia A and B

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

Since Christmas is coming up, let's talk about Hemophilia A (factor VIII deficiency) and Hemophilia B (factor IX deficiency, also known as.

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The Old is New Again: The evidence suggests that phenobarbital works well as monotherapy for alcohol withdrawal

Emergency Medicine News

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5 Minute Sono – Intrauterine Pregnancy Assessment

Core Ultrasound

Fetal Heart Rate Basic OB/GYN Scanning Technique Ectopic Pregnancy The post 5 Minute Sono – Intrauterine Pregnancy Assessment first appeared on Core Ultrasound.

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Subsegmental Pulmonary Emboli: When to Withhold Anticoagulation?: A recalibration of the role of structured surveillance is now being studied and may change care

Emergency Medicine News

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Bugs, Drugs, and Press Ganey Scores: Antimicrobial stewardship in the ED is more critical than ever, especially after the pandemic

Emergency Medicine News

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Solving One Crisis with Another: Millions became addicted because some in medicine were out for profit while others stayed silent

Emergency Medicine News

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Serum Levels Can Be Deceiving: Salicylate absorption after OD may be so delayed that the initial level may be undetectable

Emergency Medicine News

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Do All COVID Patients Need Paxlovid?: Some 250 courses of Paxlovid at $500 each equaled $125,000 to prevent one admission

Emergency Medicine News

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What Does Free Fluid Mean on a Pediatric FAST Exam?: It depends on whether the child is stable; sometimes it means surgery or more imaging

Emergency Medicine News

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Symptoms: Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy

Emergency Medicine News

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Will Attrition Fix the Workforce Problem?: One study put the rate at 5% before the pandemic, 40% higher than the workforce projections

Emergency Medicine News

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The Tapestry of Thiamine: Thiamine is a vital strand in the fabric of health, not just for AUD but for nausea and vomiting

Emergency Medicine News

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Fixing Errors Only Starts with Their Cause: Forecasting disastrous events should copy the science around earthquakes and traffic collisions

Emergency Medicine News

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Letter to the Editor: Recruit Residents from Rural Areas

Emergency Medicine News

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Letter to the Editor: Articles Contradict Practice Knowledge

Emergency Medicine News

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UpToDate

Emergency Medicine News

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Technology & Inventions

Emergency Medicine News

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Reduce Delays with Intranasal Fentanyl

Emergency Medicine News

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