Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Taking care of a critically ill child can be nerve-racking to say the least, and downright petrifying for those who don’t do it frequently, even if they are well-trained and brilliant clinicians. Dr. James Broselow, a family medicine-turned-emergency medicine physician from Hickory, North Carolina , recognized that his team spent a lot of time trying to calculate doses of medications rather than spending their mental energy on the actual medical decisions for the resuscitation.

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Ken Grauer, MD

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from an elderly woman — who presented to the ED ( E mergency D epartment ) for dyspnea on exertion over recent weeks. What are YOUR "Quick Thoughts" about this case? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. ( To improve visualization — I've digitized the original ECG using PMcardio ). MY " Q uick T houghts" on Today's CASE: The ECG in Figure-1 is highly concerning — so it is indeed fortunate that this elderly woman came to the ED when she did!

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Science Based Medicine

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Are men who grow a beard next month at risk of neck injuries caused by chiropractic subluxations? Of course they are. And what about those leftover pandemic beards? Shave. Shave now! This is definitely a real problem. I mean, I can't just make something up.on the internet. The post Science-Based Satire: Chiropractors Brace for November Neck Pain Tsunami first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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ALiEM

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A 26-year-old male with no significant past medical history presented to the ED after slipping on wet pavement and hitting his head on the ground three hours prior. He endorsed a constant, achy 7/10 headache accompanied by nausea and photophobia. He denied vomiting, dizziness, diplopia, loss of consciousness, or seizures. Nothing made it better or worse.

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Emergency Live

OCTOBER 27, 2023

ISO 9001 Certification to the Italian Red Cross: Recognition of Excellence in Volunteer Training and Commitment to Safety and Organizational Development Training is a fundamental pillar for any organization that aims to operate effectively and responsibly, especially when it comes to volunteerism and field assistance. In this context, the Italian Red Cross (ICRC) has reached […] The post CRI: Excellence in Training with ISO 9001 Certificate from CSQA appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Operations 105

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Biancardi, M. A. A., Jarman, R. D. & Cardona, T. Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) for shoulder dislocations and reductions in the emergency department: a diagnostic randomised control trial (RCT). Emerg. Med. J. 39, 655–661 (2022). Clinical Question: What is the impact of point of care ultrasound in adults with acute traumatic shoulder pain when used as an adjunct to physical examination?

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Emergency Live

OCTOBER 27, 2023

What to do after a flood: what to do, what to avoid, and Civil Defense advice The waters can mercilessly affect those around particular places with high hydrogeological risk, but it is not for nothing that we have to worry about what may happen. When the tragedy has passed, however, other questions must also be […] The post The aftermath of floods - what happens after the tragedy appeared first on Emergency Live.

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University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The objective of a recent study was to analyze the injury and illness characteristics in Iron Man distance triathletes. This information is.

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Emergency Live

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Civil Protection Val D’Enza Radiocommunications announces the arrival of two new operational vehicles on Montecchio (Italy) The Val d’Enza Radiocommunications Civil Defense Association, established in 2003 as a continuation of the Montecchio Titanic Club Association, is celebrating its 20th birthday with an event of special significance: the official presentation of two new vehicles!

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Operations 52

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Patient care transfer can be defined as moving a patient from one flat surface to another. The two most typical patient transfers are from a bed to a wheelchair and a stretcher. Successful patient transfers, despite their seeming simplicity, depend on knowing the unique needs of each patient and simultaneously following recommendations based on evidence.

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Patient Safety Hospitals 52

PHARM

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The fake medical syndrome excited delirium is finally being laid to rest. Now comes the hard part. — Read on www.statnews.

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American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Although working with a dental laser might be quite simple to operate, there are a few things you need to know to make sure they work safely and effectively. The most important thing for everyone near a laser during operation is to wear protective eyewear. This includes the physician, the patient, the chairside attendants, and any bystanders, including relatives or friends.

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Operations 52

EMDocs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Author: Ellen Shank, MD, PGY-3 // Reviewed by: Reviewed by: Summer Chavez, DO, MPH, MPM (Attending Physician, University of Houston); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit); Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) Policy Playbook returns to emDOCs with a concise summary of the latest developments in emergency medicine-related health policy over the summer months. In today’s post, we’ll highlight the most important aspects of each topic.

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American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Over 80% of all intensive care patients treated with an indwelling urinary tract catheter throughout their hospital stay had catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CA-UTIs). Within the first 30 days of hospitalization, the incidence of CA-UTIs exceeds 100%. The rate of occurrence is 3%–10% per day of catheterization. What you will learn Different types of catheters and their uses Materials, designs, and sizes of various catheters Proper hand hygiene techniques Signs and symptoms of infec

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Burns Hospitals 52

Maria Yang, MD

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Though over three years have passed since the start of the pandemic, we on Earth have yet to escape the specters of death and destruction. With murderous tragedies large and small happening around the globe, one might wonder, “All these people who are killing other people: There must be something wrong with them. Do they have a mental disorder?” The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, now in its fifth, text-revised edition, provides this definition for “mental disorder” (emphases mine): A mental

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