First 10 EM

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Despite being widely talked about in glowing terms, the original WOMAN trial was clearly negative, with no benefit in their primary outcome, and no change in all cause mortality, and therefore no hint of benefit. (There is a lot of confusion about what disease specific mortality means when this paper is discussed, but it only […] The post WOMAN-2: TXA has no role in postpartum hemorrhage appeared first on First10EM.

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Outcomes EMS 87

St. Emlyn

DECEMBER 2, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Uncover the truth about alcohol poisoning. Find out how toxic alcohols can be ingested accidentally or intentionally and the serious consequences they can have with a focus on Emergency medicine management. #FOAMed @stemlyns The post Toxic alcohol poisoning: What do we know about fomepizole, methanol and ethylene glycol?

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Poisoning 88

AED Leader

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When every second counts in a cardiac emergency, the strategic placement of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) can be a lifesaver. These devices are designed to restore a normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest (sca), and their effectiveness hinges significantly on how accessible they are in critical moments. Understanding the importance of AED locations and the factors that contribute to their optimal accessibility can’t be overstated.

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CPR Basic Life Support Resuscitation Hospitals 52

Life in the Fast Lane

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Chris Nickson ICM Clinical Refresher Course Returning to the clinical coalface after a prolonged absence is inherently challenging. The good thing is there are courses that can help you get back in the swing of things.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings! With millions of journal articles published yearly, it is impossible to keep up. An international team joining DFTB Bubble Wrap from Aghia Sophia Childrens Hospital ED , Athens, Greece, tell us what is new in thepaediatric literature Led by Spyridon Karageorgos, a Paediatrician enthusiastic about Paediatric Emergency Medicine, reducing antibiotic use in paediatric patients, and Medical Education.

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Documentation/Coding Pediatrics Emergency Department Fractures 98

Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

JAMA Network Open published our paper —which is open access. You can read the whole thing. What follows is a preliminary report. Senior author Andrew Foy and I are writing more on our findings. We believe the question of how to measure outcomes in heart failure is a huge issue in this era of cardiology. Also, kudos to first author Ahmed Sayed, MBBS, who has strong skills in data analytics and maybe even a stronger work ethic.

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Outcomes Hospitals 118

EMDocs

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long, MD ( @long_brit) , we cover Guillain-Barré syndrome focusing on the history, examination, and ED evaluation. Part 2 will cover management. Episode 111: Guillain-Barré Syndrome Part 1 Background: GBS is an immune-mediated disease affecting peripheral nerves. An inciting event creates antigens that look like normal host cells or proteins, which confuses the immune system and results in antibodies that attack the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves.

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Burns 94

Science Based Medicine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

It won't be long before we're treated to the spectacle of Senators grilling antivax nominees like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (HHS) and Dr. Dave Weldon (CDC). We exist to serve, which is why I'm suggesting some questions for Senators to ask all of Trump's health picks. The post Suggested questions for Donald Trump’s health nominees during confirmation hearings first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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