Emergency Live

MAY 9, 2024

B-prepared, a Horizon Europe project (www.b-prepared-project.eu), is committed to building a culture of citizen-centred disaster preparedness through engaging digital platforms with the support of the B-prepared co-creation group. In the wake of a significant number of recent catastrophic events, B-prepared has emerged as a beacon of hope in the quest to reduce the devastating impact […] The post Building Disaster Preparedness solutions for citizens appeared first on Emergency Live.

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First 10 EM

MAY 9, 2024

I gave 2 talks at the North York General Emergency Medicine Update this year. These are the resources for these talks. Usually, these resources are only for conference attendees, but this year I recorded versions of both talks, so you can watch them even if you didn’t make it to Canada’s premier emergency medicine conference […] The post NYGH Emergency Medicine Update 2024 appeared first on First10EM.

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Emergency Live

MAY 9, 2024

From oncological treatments to inflammatory diseases, the ongoing evolution of monoclonal antibodies: Impact and Current Trends Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have become a powerful tool for combating various diseases such as cancer and inflammatory conditions. By 2024, drugs like Keytruda, Opdivo, and Darzalex will lead the market, especially in treating tumors like melanoma and non-small cell […] The post Monoclonal antibodies: what they are and how they are used appeared first on Emergenc

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St. Emlyn

MAY 9, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Our regular round up of the best of the blog with @docib and @emmanchester. Decompensated liver disease, mechanical CPR, frailty, global health and more. #FOAMed @stemlyns The post Feb/March Podcast 2024. St Emlyn’s appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Emergency Live

MAY 9, 2024

Revolutionary Discoveries and Therapeutic Advances for More Effective Diagnosis and Treatment of Astrocytoma Advancements in Brain Tumor Research and Treatment Experts in brain tumors have made new and exciting discoveries. They have created a test that can detect brain tumors like astrocytomas without surgery. This test searches for tumor cells in the blood.

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EMDocs

MAY 9, 2024

Here’s another case from Medical Malpractice Insights – Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians. The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here. Stories of med mal lawsuits can save lives.

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Emergency Live

MAY 9, 2024

From Genomic Sequences to Personalized Medicine: How Bioinformatics is Transforming Biomedical Research What is Bioinformatics? Bioinformatics is a field that merges science and technology. It brings together biology, computer science, mathematics, and statistics to study living organisms. This field uses computer programs like Python to analyze genomes.

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Emergency Live

MAY 9, 2024

On Tuesday, May 7th, Rescue Drones Network OdV carried out a particularly delicate operation involving the city of Viterbo. Following the discovery of a World War II explosive device weighing nearly 2000 kg, local authorities immediately took action. In this context, our Association was called upon to conduct surveillance and ensure territorial security using our […] The post New intervention for Rescue Drones Network OdV appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Sensible Medicine

MAY 9, 2024

We think a lot about considering the importance of funding when we read trials and editorials. There is no question that this is appropriate. Conflict of interest abounds in study design, their, and the creation of clinical guidelines. But, can consideration of funding source blind us to important research and opinions? Sally Satel always gets me thinking.

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EM Ottawa

MAY 9, 2024

Please refer to Dr. Mark McKinney’s Grand Round Summary from March 2020 (Parts 1 and 2) for a comprehensive literature review on the topic of resuscitating hypothermic patients. In this blog post, I’ll go into a more in-depth review of the staging of hypothermia and how to manage this problem in the field. Furthermore, I’ll […] The post Hypothermia & Non-Freezing Cold Injury appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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AED Leader

MAY 9, 2024

If you’re in the market for an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), you’ve come across the Lifepak 100. This portable defibrillator is known for its exceptional features and reliability. This blog post will explore the seven key features that make the Lifepak 100 stand out from other AEDs in the market. Compact and Lightweight Design One of the standout features of the Lifepak 100 is its compact and lightweight design.

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ACEP Now

MAY 9, 2024

Physician leadership is a priority for ACEP President Aisha Terry, MD, MPH, FACEP. She’s approaching the issue from all sides. As she builds a programmatic approach within ACEP to identify and cultivate leaders, she is strengthening the “pipeline” and creating opportunities for newer physicians to thrive. The Leadership Spotlight highlights examples of emergency physicians using their foundation in emergency medicine to lead, teach, and inspire the next generation.

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Life in the Fast Lane

MAY 9, 2024

Neil Long Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 359 Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 359 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind, enter the medical trivia of FFFF.

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ACEP Now

MAY 9, 2024

Jon Krohmer, MD, FACEP, who says he has “the EMS blood type,” practically had a front row seat to the growth of EMS care starting as a volunteer EMT more than 50 years ago. “The evolution of EMS really mirrors the evolution of emergency physicians.” Dr. Krohmer said. “When EMS really blossomed, physician involvement waned a little bit because there was a very large demand as EMS programs were developing.

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NRC Health

MAY 9, 2024

Learn how a specific nurse team tactic supports care teams and the patient experience alike with Jennifer Valdovinos BSN, RN from PIH Health. A special guest blog for #NursesWeek The post Transforming patient care: The power of the bedside shift report appeared first on NRC Health.

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ACEP Now

MAY 9, 2024

The clinical policy on the management of adult patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with acute ischemic stroke, was approved by the ACEP Board of Directors in April 2023. Developed by the ACEP Clinical Policies Committee, the guidance was published in the August 2023 issue of the Annals of Emergency Medicine. You can find it on ACEP’s website, www.acep.org/clincialpolicies , as well as in the ECRI Guidelines Trust.

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SCGH ED

MAY 9, 2024

When: Who: What: Timetable: The post Consultant CME / SSM Timetable appeared first on Charlie's ED.

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ACEP Now

MAY 9, 2024

A search for Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) on any social media platform will yield thousands of before-and-after images, faja sales, operating room videos, recovery tips, and patients praising their plastic surgeon. With a little more digging however, you will also find women like Nelly Baptiste telling The New York Times , “When the pain came yesterday, I was like: I want my old body back” after undergoing a BBL in Miami.

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PEMBlog

MAY 9, 2024

Febrile Seizures are among the most common neurological problema in young children, occurring in 1 out of 50 children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years of age. This episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast is a Question and Answer style exploration of some of the most common learning points in this incredibly important topic.

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ACEP Now

MAY 9, 2024

It has been well over a year since the controversial publication of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) report on diagnostic errors in the emergency department (ED). 1 The striking conclusions of this report included estimates that 0.1 to 0.4 percent of ED visits resulted in preventable death as result of diagnostic error. While these percentages appear small, when multiplied by the 130 million ED visits annually, these authors arrive at an estimate of 250,000 preventable death

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