Fri.Jul 05, 2024

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Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury Risk Stratification: Rebaked Morsel

Pediatric EM Morsels

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

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10 Things That Will Get You Sued – Part 3

The Trauma Pro

#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.

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Regular Wide Complex Tachycarida with poor LV function and hypotension. Duration unknown. How to manage?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

An older patient with no previous medical history arrived at triage complaining of SOB. Her heart rate was very fast, so we obtained an ECG immediately: ECG: What do you think? There is a regular wide complex tachycardia. The QRS morphology is RBBB with LAFB (tiny r-waves in inferior leads followed by deep S-waves; tiny q-wave in aVL followed by large R-wave; Left axis deviation).

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Acute Pain Management in the Opiate Dependent Person

Sensible Medicine

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.

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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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Top 10 Reasons to Choose the Philips HeartStart OnSite AED M5066A

AED Leader

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.

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TriCEM is looking for an Assistant Director

The Evolution & Medicine Review

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.