Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 9, 2024

Neonates presenting to the Emergency Department often cause a lot of uncertainty. Is this scalp swelling normal? Is this bloody stool concerning? Are this odd movements part of normal development? Is that umbilical area ok or concerning? Fortunately, we have addressed many neonatal issues in the PedEMMorsels. Obviously, one of the most concerning considerations in neonates is the potential for infection.

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The Trauma Pro

AUGUST 9, 2024

I’m going to be (re)sharing the laws of trauma over the next few posts. I’ve identified a total of eleven over the past 12 years, and I wanted to share them with you. But first, I’d like to share another trauma surgeon’s observations. Dr. Norman McSwain was an icon in trauma surgery during the early years of my career. I knew Norm for decades and literally grew up reading about his advancements and accomplishments.

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PEMBlog

AUGUST 9, 2024

Recently, I had the opportunity to present a morning report to the residents and medical students at Cincinnati Children’s, focusing on the topic of febrile seizures. The session was highly engaging, with a lot of interest from the audience, as febrile seizures are a common but often frightening experience for families. During the presentation, we covered a range of topics, including the definition and incidence of febrile seizures, their causes, and how to manage and counsel families when their

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

Written by Colin Jenkins and Nhu-Nguyen Le with edits by Willy Frick and by Smith A 46-year-old male presented to the emergency department with 2 days of heavy substernal chest pain and nausea. He reported a history of “Wolf-Parkinson-White” and “heart attack” but said neither had been treated. These diagnoses were not found in his medical records nor even a baseline ECG.

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Core Medical Group

AUGUST 9, 2024

Choosing your next travel assignment is like picking a new adventure. It’s not just about the job - it’s about the location, the experience, and the memories you’ll create along the way! Sure, most of us dream of landing that first contract on a sunny beach in Hawaii or in the snow-capped Rockies, but sometimes the real gems are found in places you might not expect.

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ACEP Now

AUGUST 9, 2024

Lionfish ( Pterois species) are members of the family Scorpaenidae, which includes lionfish ( Pterois ), scorpionfish ( Scorpaena ), and stonefish ( Synanceia ). They also are commonly called butterfly cod, firefish, peacock lionfish, and turkeyfish in some places. They deliver one of the most painful stings a human can receive from a marine creature.

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Emergency Live

AUGUST 9, 2024

The earthquakes were felt in Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, numerous buildings have been damaged Japan trembles: a powerful earthquake shakes The island of Kyushu in southern Japan has been shaken by a violent earthquake of magnitude 7.1, an earthquake that has put to the test the resilience of a nation accustomed to living with similar […] The post Japan trembles: powerful earthquake shakes Kyushu appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Emergency Live

AUGUST 9, 2024

Long waiting times and overcrowding are putting a strain on the regional hospital in Ancona, Torrette The regional hospital in Ancona, Torrette, is facing a serious crisis in its emergency room. Long waiting times, overcrowding and the transfer of patients to other facilities are putting a strain on patients and health care staff, and have […] The post Emergency services in the event of collapse: serious shortage of doctors in Ancona appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Emergency Live

AUGUST 9, 2024

Civil protection has issued a high critical weather alert, especially in the northern regions A wave of bad weather is hitting our country, requiring careful preparation by all, especially the rescuers and emergency workers. The Civil Protection Department has issued a high critical weather alert, reporting a worsening of weather conditions with cloud cover, hail […] The post Weather Alert: Prepare for an Emergency appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Emergency Live

AUGUST 9, 2024

Essential for our body, it performs several functions: from the production of red blood cells to energy metabolism Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is a vitamin essential for our body, involved in many fundamental biological processes. Unlike many other vitamins, our body is not able to produce it itself, making us dependent on external intake through […] The post Vitamin B12: an essential nutrient for well-being appeared first on Emergency Live.

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