The Trauma Pro
JULY 5, 2024
#7. Inappropriate prescribing Most trauma professionals worry about over-prescribing pain medication. But under-prescribing can create problems as well. Uncontrolled pain is a huge patient dissatisfier, and can lead to unwelcome complications as well (think pneumonia after rib fractures). Always do the math and make sure you are sending the right drug in the right amount home with your patient.
Science Based Medicine
JULY 5, 2024
Those silly Australian chiropractors are at it again, what with all their high jinks and shenanigans and what not. This time they have reinstated a ban on treating babies that they had just gotten rid of. The post The Saga Continues: Australian Chiropractors Banned from Manipulating Infants…Again? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
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Sensible Medicine
JULY 5, 2024
I am not sure what to call this post. It is an honest and courageous reflection whose life was almost sacrificed, then saved and then damaged by medical care. It is also an account by someone who has taken their life’s experience and used them in caring for others. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. If you appreciate our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
AED Leader
JULY 5, 2024
When choosing the suitable automated external defibrillator (AED) for your business, it’s essential to consider various factors such as reliability, ease of use, and effectiveness. One AED that stands out is the Philips HeartStart OnSite AED M5066A. With its advanced features and exceptional performance, the HeartStart OnSite AED is a top choice for businesses looking to ensure the safety of their employees and customers.
The Evolution & Medicine Review
JULY 5, 2024
The Triangle Center for Evolutionary Medicine (TriCEM, [link] at Duke University seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to serve as Assistant Director of TriCEM. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and demonstrated experience in evolutionary medicine, scientific communication, and interdisciplinary research.
Pediatric EM Morsels
JULY 5, 2024
It seems like just yesterday ( or maybe ~ a month ago ) when we served up a tasty morsel on the PECARN decision rule for intra-abdominal traumatic injuries in children. Our friends at the PECARN injury group have remained busy this spring with generating more externally validated clinical decision rules. In addition to the recently published low risk intra-abdominal injury validation, we have another new tool to use this summer as school breaks, underdeveloped frontal lobes, and high speeds leav
The Evolution & Medicine Review
JULY 5, 2024
Applicants must have a Ph.D. and demonstrated experience in evolutionary medicine, scientific communication, and interdisciplinary research. The postdoc will conduct research in evolutionary medicine, while also working with a program manager to help run TriCEM programming and funding.
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