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Should we be giving ketamine to opioid users in acute pain?

St. Emlyn

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Should ketamine be used for opioid-dependent patients in acute pain? A recent randomized controlled trial explores the effectiveness of low-dose ketamine (LDK) as an adjunct to morphine in emergency settings. Results show significant short-term pain reduction and reduced opioid requirements, with manageable side effects.

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In the Shallow: An ED Approach to Superficial Vein Thrombosis

EM Ottawa

You are working in the low acuity zone of the ED when you encounter your first patient. Shes a 75-year-old female with a history of hypertension, diabetes and total right hip replacement 1.5 months ago presenting with left leg swelling and pain. You see the patient and calculate a Well’s score of 3. Your D-Dimer […] The post In the Shallow: An ED Approach to Superficial Vein Thrombosis appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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ECG Pointers: Ok, Fine. Sometimes an Ultrasound is Better than an ECG

EMDocs

Authors: Lloyd Tannenbaum, MD (EM Attending Physician, APD, Geisinger Wyoming Valley, PA); Christian Daniello, MD (Staff Physician, Geisinger Wyoming Valley) // Reviewer: Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Hello and welcome back to ECG Pointers, a series designed to make you more confident in your ECG interpretations. This week, we feature a post from Dr. Tannenbaums ECG Teaching Cases , a free ECG resource.

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Spreadsheets, Meetings, Lunches, and Paychecks

Sensible Medicine

Regular readers of Sensible Medicine will understand that this post by Rebecca Silverman needs no introduction. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Every 5-7 years, we each have to renew our licenses and passports, take our cars for inspections, replace major home appliances, or hire a contractor to fix a broken pipe.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Professional Conduct Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

The Professional Conduct Training teaches healthcare providers essential principles for maintaining a respectful, collaborative, and ethical workplace. Providers will learn strategies for teamwork to enhance patient care, recognize professional and unprofessional behavior, and understand the importance of respect and dignity in healthcare settings. Mastering these skills fosters a positive work environment, strengthens patient trust, and ensures high standards of care.

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Sedation, Analgesia, and Sleep Guideline Update: Melatonin

PulmCCM

Normal sleep patterns aren’t just altered in critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients—often, they’re virtually wiped out by the use of heavy sedatives around the clock. Natural circadian rhythms are further disrupted by the ICU’s absence of natural light, and frequent awakenings from sleep due to discomfort, noise, and interventions.

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WISHA, OSHA, and Infection Control Compliance Training for WA Dental Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

The WISH,OSHA, and Infection Control Compliance Training for WA Dental Healthcare Providers course equips dental professionals with essential knowledge on WISHA, OSHA regulations, and infection control. Participants learn to maintain a safe work environment by identifying hazards, properly using personal protective equipment (PPE), and adhering to workplace safety standards.