Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Quiz The PM Cardio Queen of Hearts AI model for ECG interpretation from Powerful Medical is still in its early days. Do you think you can outperform the toddler version of the AI model? Version 2.0 will soon be available with four times the training data. The QoH groups ECGs into OMI and NOT OMI. Each category is subdivided into three levels of confidence.

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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 24, 2024

On Friday, the New York Times ran this story. The article begins by explaining that mammograms don’t find all breast tumors — of course they don’t! Even MRI and ultrasound do not. In fact, no imaging modality does. The only way to find all the tumors would be to remove the breast and have a pathologist examine every tiny bit of it.

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Science Based Medicine

APRIL 24, 2024

When patients are diagnosed with cancer, or a terminal illness of any kind, they report that there are a couple of near universal reactions by the people around them. First, everyone has advice for them. Everyone thinks they know what caused their illness and what will cure it. The floodgates of free advice and misinformation open. Everyone also wants them to stay […] The post Don’t Blame the Patient first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Core Medical Group

APRIL 24, 2024

At CMG, one of our core values is making a difference, something we live out every day both professionally and personally. Each quarter, our leadership team selects a charity for our quarterly donations, directing our efforts towards supporting that cause. We also encourage our employees to utilize their Volunteer Time Off (VTO), allowing them up to 8 hours per calendar year to volunteer with a 501(c)(3) organization of their choice.

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NRC Health

APRIL 24, 2024

Learn how to create safe environments for employees, nurses, & patients from Shawna Grissom & Shelby Chapman from Children's Hospital Colorado. The post Create safe environments for employees and patients appeared first on NRC Health.

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PEMBlog

APRIL 24, 2024

Pediatric strokes are rare and challenging to diagnose. There is a validated Pediatric Stroke Scale from the NIH that can be used in conjunction with a stroke protocol that involves Neurology, Radiology, and a local/regional Stroke Team. Review the tool at MD Calc, the direct link is – [link] – MD Calc Pediatric NIH Stroke Scale Important notes The overall true predictive value of the Pediatric NIH stroke scale continues to be studied.

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AED Leader

APRIL 24, 2024

In emergency medical care, every second counts in saving lives. When someone experiences a sudden cardiac arrest, immediate intervention is crucial to increase the chances of survival. This is where Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) play a vital role. Cardiac Science AEDs have gained a reputation among the leading brands for their exceptional quality and innovative features.

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PulmCCM

APRIL 24, 2024

When a ventilator-dependent patient survives their acute illness but will be dependent on hospital care for weeks or months, they often need a tracheostomy and a percutaneous gastrostomy tube before discharge to a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH). Achieving the placement of these two small plastic tubes into the body, generally requiring two different surgical/procedural specialists, commonly prolongs ICU stays by many days.

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American Medical Compliance

APRIL 24, 2024

The following Anti-Kickback Statute and Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark Law) Training educates healthcare providers on the provisions of the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. Furthermore, there is an intricate legal landscape governing financial relationships in healthcare compliance. However, understanding these laws are essential for maintaining ethical practices and avoiding severe penalties.

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NRC Health

APRIL 24, 2024

Join Erika Spicer Mason on the NRC/Becker’s Podcast as she delves into the keys to sustainable success through employee and patient experience with Joan Cox, Chief Experience Officer at Yuma Regional Medical Center, and Susan Armbruster, Business Development Executive at NRC Health. Discover insights, strategies, and outcomes driving healthcare excellence in this engaging discussion.

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