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

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Pediatrics Head Injuries Dislocations Research 161

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.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 5, 2024

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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EKG/ECG Stroke Administration Wellness 96

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.

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Hospitals Wellness 69

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.

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CPR Resuscitation Shock Pediatrics 52

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.

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