The Trauma Pro

JUNE 4, 2024

The treatment of a “sucking chest wound” in the field has typically been with application of some type of occlusive dressing. Many times, a generic adhesive dressing is applied, typically the same kind used to cover IV sites. This is quick, easy, cheap, and readily available in the ambulance. But there is a danger that this could result in development of tension pneumothorax, because the dressing not only keeps air from getting in but also keeps any buildup of pneumothorax from getti

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Emergency Live

JUNE 4, 2024

11.1 Billion Dollars to Tackle Global Health Challenges During the World Health Assembly in Geneva, delegates approved a four-year plan worth 11.1 billion dollars to improve global health. The plan, called the Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW14), will cover the period 2025-28 and focuses on six strategic objectives. Program Focus: Climate Change and Health […] The post WHO Approves a Four-Year Plan for Global Health appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Sensible Medicine

JUNE 4, 2024

I know, I know, what can possibly be left to say on this topic? I feel like this piece by Dr. Scales is a good place to leave it as it totally recontextualizes the discussion in an interesting way. It is a little longer than many of our pieces but I think it is worth it. You now have my promise that I will never post about COVID and Masking again on Sensible Medicine.

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Emergency Live

JUNE 4, 2024

The Latest Technologies Revolutionize Emergency Services The ambulance sector is undergoing a technological boom, with new technologies enhancing the efficiency, safety, responsiveness, and security of emergency services. These developments can make ambulances stronger, more efficient, and significantly safer for both patients and healthcare workers themselves.

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NRC Health

JUNE 4, 2024

You won’t want to miss an exceptional keynote to kick off our event, featuring Geeta Nayyar, M.D., M.B.A., a globally recognized chief medical officer, technologist, and bestselling author who helps leaders leverage a human approach to innovation, including rapid advances in AI, to achieve better health and business outcomes. The post Global healthcare leader Dr.

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Life in the Fast Lane

JUNE 4, 2024

Leon Lam, Jennifer Davidson, Parvathy Suresh Kochath and Georgina Beech CT Case 064 A 70-year-old presents with flank pain 4 days after a renal biopsy for investigation of a renal mass. He has a previous history of bioprosthetic aortic valve and is on warfarin and aspirin.

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Canadian EM

JUNE 4, 2024

You are on-call – covering medicine and ICU admissions – while overseeing 20 admitted patients. Your wards are at capacity. You receive 3 new admissions from the ED, but you still have to move 2 sick patients to the ICU. You also have to prepare 3 discharges for the next morning. You wonder how you can best deal with the situation and help your patients.

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St. Emlyn

JUNE 4, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed This study in the Journal of Trauma Acute Care Surgery shows that emergency department (ED) intubation for patients needing urgent haemorrhage control surgery is linked to higher mortality and complications. Prioritising rapid resuscitation and OR transfer over ED intubation may improve outcomes. Further prospective research is needed The post JC: Risky intubations in the Emergency Department appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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American Medical Compliance

JUNE 4, 2024

The Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Training for Healthcare Providers will educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the differences between normal aging, dementia, and mild cognitive impairments. As the population ages, the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia continues to rise, posing significant challenges for healthcare providers.

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Intensive Blog

JUNE 4, 2024

Author: Dr Josh Mclarty Peer Reviewer: Dr Ken Hoffman It is important to understand Temporary Pacing Threshold Checks when caring for post-operative patients in cardiac ICU. This 9 minute video tutorial discusses: Why we do pacing checks Setup and checking for safety Sensitivity threshold checks Output threshold checks Finishing the check You might also want to review the previous video on Temporary epicardial pacing and sensitivity.

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PHARM

JUNE 4, 2024

When intrepid medical couple Ulrich and Sabine Orda arrived in Mount Isa with four young kids in the mid-2000s, they did not expect their short-term adventure would turn into a love affair with the Queensland outback spanning almost two decades. — Read on www.abc.net.

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American Medical Compliance

JUNE 4, 2024

The Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) Training for Dental Providers will educate dental providers on using PDMPs. In recent years, the opioid crisis has highlighted the need for stringent prescription monitoring to prevent misuse and addiction. Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs have emerged as a crucial tool in this effort, providing healthcare providers with a comprehensive database of patients’ prescription histories.

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Emergency Live

JUNE 4, 2024

EMA Recommends Authorization for Ixchiq, the First European Vaccine Against Chikungunya The European Medicines Agency has recommended granting authorization to Ixchiq, the first vaccine reported in the European Union aimed at protecting adults aged 18 and older from the chikungunya virus. Valneva has developed this single-dose vaccine; it’s a milestone in the fight against chikungunya, […] The post EMA Approves First Vaccine Against Chikungunya appeared first on Emergency Live.

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