Fri.Mar 08, 2024

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EAST Practice Management Guideline: Handoffs And Transitions Of Care

The Trauma Pro

Medicine, in general, and trauma care, specifically, require frequent communication. These communications may be between two providers to maintain continuity of care or between providers and patients to explain it. Unfortunately, the Joint Commission has identified breakdowns in the process as a root cause of preventable events and a significant factor in preventable death.

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Pro-Infection Doctors Didn’t Honestly Question Whether Mitigation Measures Slowed COVID. They Sought To Undermine Them Precisely Because They Slowed COVID.

Science Based Medicine

Pro-infection doctors wanted them infected, and in this upside-down mirror world, the only policies that "helped" or "worked" were those that spread COVID. The post Pro-Infection Doctors Didn’t Honestly Question Whether Mitigation Measures Slowed COVID. They Sought To Undermine Them Precisely Because They Slowed COVID. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Is mCPR associated with better outcomes for in-hospital cardiac arrest? St Emlyn’s

St. Emlyn

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Is mechanical CPR associated with improved or worse outcomes in in-hospital cardiac arrest. #FOAMed @stemlyns The post Is mCPR associated with better outcomes for in-hospital cardiac arrest? St Emlyn’s appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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The Most Wanted Health Professions of 2024

Emergency Live

An Essential Guide to Making Informed Choices In the landscape of healthcare professions, 2024 marks a turning point in terms of demand and career opportunities across Europe, including Western European nations. This guide explores the most sought-after professions, providing valuable information for those seeking a career path in the healthcare sector.

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EMCrit 370 – Extracorporeal Therapies for Toxicology & Poisoning #ExTRIP #NephMadness

EMCrit

NephMadness hits EMCrit with RRT for the Poisoned Patient EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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The Black Death: a tragedy that changed Europe

Emergency Live

Under the Shadow of Death: The Arrival of the Plague In the heart of the 14th century, Europe was struck by its most devastating pandemic in history: the Black Death. Between 1347 and 1352, this disease spread unchecked, leaving behind a landscape of death and despair. The bacterium Yersinia pestis, carried by fleas of rodents, […] The post The Black Death: a tragedy that changed Europe appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Friday Reflection 37: Why I Teach (acceptable and less acceptable reasons)

Sensible Medicine

PF is a 72-year-old man with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. He has been doing well but has noticed worsening exercise tolerance. His other medical problems are hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and diabetes. He currently takes rivaroxaban, atorvastatin, metformin, losartan, and spironolactone. He is seeing his general internist who suggests initiating therapy with empagliflozin.

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Social networks and mental and physical health

Emergency Live

An Invisible Thread: The Dual Nature of Social Networks In an era where digital connection is just a click away, the debate on the relationship between social networks and the physical and mental health of users is more heated than ever. Through a careful examination of recent research, diverse perspectives emerge, highlighting both the potential […] The post Social networks and mental and physical health appeared first on Emergency Live.

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The Diabetic Foot: what it is and how to manage it

Emergency Live

The Importance of Prevention and Timely Care Diabetic foot represents one of the most serious and common complications of diabetes mellitus, involving neurological, vascular, and infectious alterations that can lead to disastrous consequences such as ulcers, infections, and even amputations. This condition requires constant attention to foot health, as well as a multidisciplinary approach to […] The post The Diabetic Foot: what it is and how to manage it appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Bell Textron revolutionizes parapublic operations with New 429

Emergency Live

The integration of four Bell 429 helicopters promises a qualitative leap in safety and rescue missions in the Middle East A Strategic Renewal for Parapublic Operations The recent acquisition of four Bell 429 helicopters destined for parapublic operations in the Middle East marks a significant turning point for intervention forces. This investment by Bell Textron […] The post Bell Textron revolutionizes parapublic operations with New 429 appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Health Security: A Crucial Debate

Emergency Live

At the Senate, Focus on Violence Against Healthcare Workers A Significant Conference On March 5, the Senate of the Italian Republic hosted a conference of great importance dedicated to “Violence against Healthcare Workers“ This event, organized by Dr. Fausto D’Agostino and Senate Vice President Mariolina Castellone, attracted the attention of a wide audience and experts […] The post Health Security: A Crucial Debate appeared first on Emergency Live.