Emergency Live

MARCH 23, 2024

What is a Biopsy? A biopsy is a fundamental medical procedure that involves sampling and analyzing a small piece of body tissue under a microscope. This examination can be performed on virtually any part of the body, including the skin, internal organs, and other structures. Its primary purpose is to investigate abnormalities, which can be […] The post The Biopsy: A Crucial Tool in Medical Diagnosis appeared first on Emergency Live.

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EMDocs

MARCH 23, 2024

We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. It’s time to learn smarter. Originally published at JournalFeed , a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates. Follow Dr. Clay Smith at @spoonfedEM , and sign up for email updates here. #1: Ketamine for the Win? Induction Agents Compared Spoon Feed A Bayesian meta-analysis found an 83.2% probability that ketamine lowers mortality compared to etomidate in critically ill patients undergoing intubation.

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Emergency Live

MARCH 23, 2024

What is Colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is an essential medical procedure for exploring the inside of the colon (large intestine) and rectum. Using a colonoscope, a long flexible tube equipped with a camera at the end, the doctor can identify and sometimes remove polyps or abnormal tissues, as well as diagnose conditions such as colorectal cancer. Preparation […] The post Colonoscopy: what it is and how it is performed appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Science Based Medicine

MARCH 23, 2024

I did not bother going back to the office but decided to wander over the sisters to see if they had anything new from their research. I took a trolley to Southeast and hopped off early. It was a beautiful summer day, and it would do me good to walk. It was a pretty neighborhood with many trees and well-kept gardens. I […] The post Skeptics in the Pub.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 23, 2024

Reference: Marx et al. Simple Aspiration versus Drainage for Complete Pneumothorax: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2023 Date: March 22, 2024 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Richard Malthaner holds the prestigious position of Chair/Head of the Division of Thoracic Surgery and serves as the Director of the Thoracic Robotic Program at Western […] The post SGEM#433: Breathe – Simple Aspiration vs.

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JournalFeed

MARCH 23, 2024

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of March 18-22, 2024. These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member. Tuesday Spoon Feed: This Bayesian network meta-analysis of RCTs indirectly compares hydrocortisone + fludrocortisone to hydrocortisone alone or placebo in septic shock and finds superiority with the combination regimen.

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