Ken Grauer, MD
JUNE 27, 2024
The ECG in Figure-1 — was obtained from an older man with known coronary disease. He was on a number of medications — including antiplatelet agents, a statin drug and Digoxin. The patient presented to the ED ( E mergency D epartment ) for an episode of syncope. He developed cardiac arrest shortly after the ECG in Figure-1 was recorded. QUESTIONS: How would YOU interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 27, 2024
By Sofiya Diurba MD, reviewed by Meyers, Grauer A woman in her 50s with PMH known RBBB and prior syncopal events presents to the ED for five syncopal events over the last 24 hours. Each event is associated with a prodrome of mild substernal CP, SOB, and “brain fog.” EMS reports intermittent sinus tachycardia and bradycardia secondary to some type of heart block during transport.
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Science Based Medicine
JUNE 27, 2024
How the media's need for tales of intrigue and villains fosters the political weaponization of uncertainty The post The Lab Leak Theory and the Complicit Media first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
ETM Course
JUNE 27, 2024
We are excited to announce that after a hibernation period, the ETM Course podcast is back! In our first episode of the new podcast we talk to Dr Christine Bowles, Emergency Physician and Trauma Physician at St George Hospital, one of Sydney’s Major Trauma Centres. Also available on Apple Spotify YouTube iHeart Podchaser PlayerFM In this episode we talk in detail about the evolution of the “Trauma Physician” role and Emergency Physicians working on inpatient trauma services, th
EM Ottawa
JUNE 27, 2024
For decades, “spinal immobilization”, or spinal motion restriction (SMR) using backboards and cervical collars has been a “cornerstone of EMS protocols, aimed at minimizing secondary spinal cord injuries during trauma patient management. Originating in the 1960s, this practice was propelled by anecdotal evidence and early case reports suggesting that un-immobilized cervical spine injuries could worsen […] The post Spinal Immobilization: a Twisted Tale appeared first on EM
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 27, 2024
A patient had a cardiac arrest with ventricular fibrillation and was successfully defibrillated. Here was his initial ED ECG: Formal interpretation by interventional cardiologist: There is "Non-diagnostic" ST Elevation in V2-V4 and aVL. Therefore, according to ACC/AHA guidelines based on the COACT and TOMAHAWK trials, this patient should not go emergently to angiography.
St. Emlyn
JUNE 27, 2024
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed The latest St Emlyn's monthly podcast with all the best from the blog in May 2024. The post Podcast – May 2024 Monthly Round Up – RCEM conference highlights, being EPIC and more appeared first on St.Emlyn's.
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AED Leader
JUNE 27, 2024
Having the right equipment can make all the difference in emergencies where every second counts. One life-saving device is the Heart Start AED (Automated External Defibrillator). With its advanced technology and user-friendly design, the Heart Start AED has become essential for businesses and individuals in providing immediate care to those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
PHARM
JUNE 27, 2024
Patrick McAllister / Registered Nurse & Paramedic / Ballarat, Australia Pat McAllister travels to the beautiful Blue Mountains, New South Wales, to … Australasian Wilderness and Expedition Medicine Society Conference 2023: Discover New Heights
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