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REBEL Core Cast 131.0 – Traumatic Arthrotomy

RebelEM

Take Home points : Always suspect an open joint if there is a laceration, regardless of size, the lies over joint CT scan of the affected joint is widely considered to be the standard approach to evaluation but the saline load test may be useful in certain circumstances. Obtain emergency orthopedics consultation for all open joints and administer antibiotics and update tetanus in all patients REBEL Core Cast 131.0 – Traumatic Arthrotomy Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast.

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Physician Misinformation

Science Based Medicine

When physicians spread medical misinformation, the potential harm to health is far greater than their direct patient care. And yet, in a recent study, medical boards rarely discipline physicians for spreading misinformation. The JAMA article looked at 3128 medical board disciplinary proceedings involving physicians. Spreading misinformation to the community was the least common reason, at 0.1%.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 110: Primary Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

EMDocs

Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long, MD ( @long_brit) , we cover the literature on evaluation and management of primary SBP. Episode 110: Primary Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Background: End-stage liver disease with cirrhosis and ascites is a major cause of death worldwide. Primary spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is one of the most common infections in those with cirrhosis and ascites.

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Under pressure: Addressing workplace violence in healthcare

NRC Health

This episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast explores the challenges and solutions with Shelby Chapman, Director of Patient-Family Experience at Children's Hospital Colorado and Toya Gorley, Improvement Advisor at NRC Health. They discuss a human-centered framework and successful strategies to create a safer and more respectful environment for everyone.

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Systematic reviews 101

Sensible Medicine

4 mistakes people make in systematic reviews

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Clinical Governance Day – Wednesday 20th November

Greater Sydney Area HEMS

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Grand Rounds Recap 11.13.24

Taming the SRU

sports medicine grand rounds - Rabies Phophylaxis - R2 qi/kt: Acetaminophen overdose - Landmark studies of emergency medicine - R4 Discharge/Transfer/Treat - Pediatric Lecture sports medicine grand rounds WITH dr. gawron Team physicians deal with a variety of medical complaints, including sports-related injuries as well as non-traumatic concerns Case 1: Clavicular Osteomyelitis 18-year-old female athele presented with a soccer injury but developed fevers, erythema, and warmth of the medial clavi