The Trauma Pro
JUNE 25, 2024
Readmission of any patient to the hospital is considered a quality indicator. Was the patient discharged too soon for some reason? Were there any missed or undertreated injuries? Information from the Medicare system in the US (remember, this represents an older age group than the usual trauma patient) indicates that 18% of patients are readmitted and 13% of these are potentially preventable.
Science Based Medicine
JUNE 25, 2024
It's important to honestly and explicitly call out bad faith engagement for what it is and recognize how it functions as a common, but powerful rhetorical device. The post Did I Lie About My Conference Invitation? How Bad Faith Engagement Functions As A Distraction and Silencing Technique. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
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Emergency Live
JUNE 25, 2024
The Most Prestigious Medical Schools Globally When choosing a university for medical studies, education quality and university reputation are crucial factors. In this article, we’ll explore some of the world’s top medical faculties, providing an overview of their distinctive features and excellence programs. North America: Harvard University (USA) Harvard Medical School, located in Boston, is […] The post The best medical schools in the world appeared first on Emergency Live.
ALiEM
JUNE 25, 2024
Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (podcast host and Stanford University PD) and Dr. Michelle Lin (ALiEM Founder/UCSF) are joined by Dr. Jessica Bod (Yale University Clerkship Director and 2024 CDEM Clerkship Director of the Year award winner) in this episode to discuss how one might approach their emergency medicine sub-internship. Dr. Bod shares her her wealth of experience and wisdom to provide not only general advice but also answers more detailed questions like: What are some things NOT to do on a rotatio
Emergency Live
JUNE 25, 2024
Driving, Managing, Collaborating: Key Skills for Ambulance Drivers Driving Safely and Swiftly The ambulance driver is one of the crucial members of the rescue team. This professional, also known as an emergency medical technician (EMT) driver, is responsible for safely and swiftly driving the ambulance to the location where emergency assistance is needed, enabling medical […] The post The Essential Qualities for Becoming an Ambulance Drivers appeared first on Emergency Live.
Sensible Medicine
JUNE 25, 2024
Common sense and original thinking in bio-medicine
EMCrit
JUNE 25, 2024
Sometimes I encounter basic pharmacokinetic questions that don't seem to be readily answered in the immediately available literature. I've found FOAMed to be a useful way to make sure I'm doing this right (e.g., see a prior discussion of the appropriate loading dose based on intermittent maintenance dosing and half-life here). Today I want to […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.
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NRC Health
JUNE 25, 2024
Jason Hahn, Chief Revenue Officer; Jennifer Baron, Chief Experience Officer; and Vinitha Ramnathan, Chief Product Officer—will discuss accelerating innovation to meet the growing demand for insights and solutions in the healthcare sector—and specifically what that means for Human Understanding now and in the future. The post Leaders will reveal healthcare experience innovations at HUB24 appeared first on NRC Health.
AED Leader
JUNE 25, 2024
An automated external defibrillator (AED) can be a life-saving asset for any business or organization. Philips is a well-known and trusted brand in the AED market, providing reliable and user-friendly devices. However, like any other piece of equipment, regular maintenance and servicing are essential to ensure the optimal functioning of your Philips AED.
EMergucate
JUNE 25, 2024
PH = 7.238, that is moderate acidaemia. pCO2 = 49.1 mmHg. that is suggestive of respiratory acidosis HCO3 = 20.2 mmol/L, that is suggestive of metabolic acidosis.
Greater Sydney Area HEMS
JUNE 25, 2024
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EMergucate
JUNE 25, 2024
21 year old girl presented with sudden left sided weakness. Her CT head showed intracerebral haemorrhage.
NRC Health
JUNE 25, 2024
This podcast discusses the upcoming changes to the HCAHPS survey in 2025, focusing on why these updates are happening and how they will benefit patients and healthcare providers. The post Understanding the 2025 HCAHPS changes: Improving patient experience measures appeared first on NRC Health.
EMergucate
JUNE 25, 2024
The following ECG is from a 48-year-old man who presented feeling generally unwell and “restless” He has been suffering from … Continue reading →
EM SIM Cases
JUNE 25, 2024
This is the fourth case in a series looking at critical care medicine. Patients under the care of the critical care team may develop delayed complications of their illness or injuries. These cases can help individuals and teams prepare to identify and manage these patients who become newly, and sometimes unexpectedly, unstable. This case comes from Dr.
Sensible Medicine
JUNE 25, 2024
It is probably not surprising that Sensible Medicine gets a lot of submissions about transgender issues. It is a part of medicine that is actively evolving, that is mixed up in the culture wars, and that stimulates a lot of “insensible” proclamations from across the spectrum. We have passed on all the submissions. Until today. I found Elizabeth Barnes’ essay thought provoking.
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