Fri.Jul 19, 2024

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Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: ReBaked Morsel

Pediatric EM Morsels

Previously, we covered Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage and how we hope that “all bleeding eventually stops: ideally, by means that we have imposed rather than by exhaustion of the patient’s RBC resources.” Since the original morsel ( way back in 2012 ), the literature has shown that there are a few extra ingredients that we can add to our morsel recipe when we care for children with post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage.

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How Often Should My Trauma Operations Committee Meet?

The Trauma Pro

In my last post, I discussed how often your multidisciplinary trauma performance improvement committee (PI) should meet. As you know, one other mandatory committee is required of all trauma centers, the Trauma Operations Committee (Ops). In this post, I will: describe how often your operations committee should meet help you determine whether your two committees should meet on the same day or separately How Often?

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PREOXI Trial – Noninvasive Ventilation for Preoxygenation

The Bottom Line

In critically ill patients undergoing tracheal intubation does pre-oxygenation with non-invasive ventilation compared with pre-oxygenation with an oxygen mask reduce the incidence of hypoxemia during intubation?

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Drowning Deaths Continue Post-Pandemic Rise

Science Based Medicine

More people, mostly kids, are drowning these days, in no small part because of the pandemic. The post Drowning Deaths Continue Post-Pandemic Rise first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Friday Reflection 42: Patient Approaches to a Doctor’s Visit

Sensible Medicine

PT is a 62-year-old man referred for an initial clinic visit by the medical center president. He is an executive at a Fortune 500 Company, a large donor to the University, and a member of the hospital board of directors. He is healthy, comes to the visit impeccably dressed, and knows exactly which tests are warranted – some which the doctor also recommends.

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How Bad Road Maintenance Can Cause Bicycle Accidents

Medical Law

Santa Barbara is a haven for bicyclists, attracting both locals and tourists with its scenic routes and bike-friendly initiatives. The city’s mild climate and picturesque coastline make cycling an appealing mode of transportation and recreation year-round. On weekends, it is common to see families, fitness enthusiasts, and tourists exploring the city and its surroundings on two wheels.

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REAS 2024 unveils new aircraft, helicopters and seaplanes for forest firefighting

Emergency Live

From Oct. 4-6, the REAS 2024 international trade fair presents the latest technologies and new aircraft dedicated to fighting wildfire The twenty-third edition of the REAS 2024 International Emergency Exhibition will be held from October 4 to 6 at the Montichiari (Brescia) Exhibition Center. The fair presents itself as an opportunity to discover the latest […] The post REAS 2024 unveils new aircraft, helicopters and seaplanes for forest firefighting appeared first on Emergency Live.

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1 million over 90s expected in Italy in the next 3 years: care alert

Emergency Live

Italy prepares to welcome one million over-90s in the next three years. Increasing demand for home care Italy is preparing to welcome a new army of citizens: within the next three years, the number of people over 90 will exceed one million. While this milestone represents a success in terms of increased longevity, it also […] The post 1 million over 90s expected in Italy in the next 3 years: care alert appeared first on Emergency Live.

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A man in his 80s with chest pain and ventricular paced rhythm

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Pendell Meyers, with edits by Smith A man in his 80s presented with acute chest pain and normal vital signs. Here is his triage ECG at time = 0: What do you think? (No prior ECG was available for comparison) The ECG shows ventricular paced rhythm with findings very suspicious for posterior OMI, including inappropriately isoelectric ST segments in V2-V3 (we know by the principle of appropriate discordance that there should be appropriately discordant STE in these leads).

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ANSM warning on Allurion gastric balloon: serious risks and complications detected

Emergency Live

The ANSM issues a warning on the use of the Allurion gastric balloon, pointing out the risks of serious gastrointestinal complications The device under indictment is the gastric balloon produced by the American start-up Allurion, which is popular in France. The gastric balloon is a device that is used to help obese or overweight people […] The post ANSM warning on Allurion gastric balloon: serious risks and complications detected appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Citizen-centered Disaster Preparedness - How B-prepared Empowers You!

Emergency Live

The new B-prepared, supported by the European Commission, promotes mutual assistance and cooperation through team-based gameplay Disasters, whether natural or human-made, pose significant challenges to communities worldwide. Educating and empowering citizens is crucial for mitigating impacts and ensuring safety and resilience. Supported by the European Commission, freshly started B-prepared is aiming to make a difference!

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