Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The lay media is abuzz with stories about Elle Macpherson, who admits in a new memoir to declining chemotherapy seven years ago. Although precise details are not provided, it sounds like Ms. Macpherson had localized or regional breast cancer and underwent surgery. We learned something about the risks of commenting on the health of celebrities over a decade ago when an OpEd we published in Washington Post about former president George W.

Outcomes 126

Outcomes Wellness 126

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Written by Magnus Nossen - Edits by Grauer and Smith The patient in today’s case is a woman in her 70s with a previous medical history of HTN and hyperlipidemia. She presented to an outside hospital after several days of malaise and feeling unwell. At the time of admission, her vital signs were normal. Heart rate was in the 80s. She had a very elevated troponin T at 12,335 ng/L at the time of presentation. ( This is a value typical for a large subacute MI, n ormal value 48 hours after myocardial

Shock 109

Shock EKG/ECG Hospitals Wellness 109

ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Jennifer J. Casaleto, MD, FACEP (North Carolina) Current Professional Positions: Emergency Medicine Physician, CirrusMD and Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medical Associates (MEMA); Adjunct Clinical Faculty Physician, Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center Internships and Residency: Emergency Medicine Residency, Carolinas Medical Center (2003) Medical Degree: MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2000) Response Similar to most member organizations, ACEP experienced membership decline associate

Leadership 98

Leadership PPE EMS Wellness 98

NRC Health

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Brooke Howard, Vice President of Operations at Tidelands Health shares how the system's patient connections team embarked on a transformative journey to enhance the patient experience. The post Transforming patient experience through an innovative engagement center appeared first on NRC Health.

Operations 64

Operations 64

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

With millions of journal articles published yearly, it is impossible to keep up. This time, Doctors from ‘The Bridge ‘ tell us what is new in the world of paediatric literature… The Bridge: Is a Post Graduate Doctor in Training (PGDiT) -led paediatric research forum in Yorkshire and Humber, UK, with the aim of bridging the gap in research access amongst PGDiT.

Ultrasounds 52

Ultrasounds Research Emergency Department Outcomes 52

Emergency Live

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The flames spread rapidly over rough terrain, defying any attempt to contain Mount Cimadors, once a lush green lung of Friuli, is now marked by deep scars. A fire, which was set off by lightning on 19 August, has devastated over 100 hectares of forest, leaving behind a lunar landscape and a community in distress. […] The post Fire on Mount Cimadors: 100 hectares burned appeared first on Emergency Live.

Burns 52

Burns 52

SCGH ED

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: SCGHED Newsletter 09/24 appeared first on Charlie's ED.

52

52

ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled—by those moments when we get to say “I don’t know.” For some of these questions, you may already know the answers. For others, you may never have thought to ask the question. For all, questions, comments, concerns, and critiques are encouraged. Welcome to the Kids Korner.

Ultrasounds 40

Ultrasounds Wellness Pediatrics Poisoning 40

Emergency Live

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Despite warnings from meteorological and hydrological agencies, thousands of victims were hit The devastating floods that have hit Nigeria in recent months have highlighted serious shortcomings in the country’s emergency management system. Despite the warnings of meteorological and hydrological agencies, thousands of people have been left homeless and dozens have lost their lives.

52

52

ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Each year, the ACEP President sits down with ACEP Now ’s Medical Editor in Chief to discuss issues of interest to members. This second interview, conducted toward the conclusion of Dr. Aisha Terry’s tenure as President, reviews her goal of strengthening the leadership pipeline for the College and follows up on challenges that arose during the past 12 months.

Leadership 52

Leadership Emergency Department Patient Safety Wellness 52