Wed.Dec 20, 2023

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Preventing Hernia: Strategies and Innovations

Emergency Live

Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Techniques to Address Hernia Symptoms and Causes of Hernia Hernia is a common condition that occurs when an organ or tissue protrudes through a weakness in the surrounding muscle or tissue. It can present as a visible bulge and cause symptoms such as pressure, dull pain, or discomfort. Some […] The post Preventing Hernia: Strategies and Innovations appeared first on Emergency Live.

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SUSTAINED VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA

ECG Guru

A sustained VT is a ventricular rhythm with a frequency of more than 100 beats per minute that usually lasts at least 30 seconds or must be terminated earlier due to hemodynamic instability. We see here a wide complex tachycardia with a frequency of approx. 105-110 beats per minute that lasts for a good minute. It begins with a premature QRS complex without a premature P wave.

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Efficiency and Innovation in Ukraine's Emergency Response

Emergency Live

A Look at the Evolution of the Emergency System During the Conflict Emergency management in Ukraine has significantly evolved during the ongoing conflict, demonstrating remarkable progress in efficiency, innovation, and international cooperation. This article examines key dynamics and strategies implemented to address emerging challenges. International Response and Coordination The World Health Organization (WHO) has played […] The post Efficiency and Innovation in Ukraine's Emergency

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Sustained VT

ECG Guru

A sustained VT is a ventricular rhythm with a frequency of more than 100 beats per minute that usually lasts at least 30 seconds or must be terminated earlier due to hemodynamic instability. We see here a wide complex tachycardia with a frequency of approx. 105-110 beats per minute that lasts for a good minute. It begins with a premature QRS complex without a premature P wave.

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The Risks of Smoking: A Focus on Lung Cancer

Emergency Live

In-Depth Analysis of Smoking’s Impact on Lung Health Smoking and Lung Cancer: A Dangerous Connection Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for approximately 85% of globally diagnosed cases. Harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke, such as tar, carbon monoxide, and over 70 known carcinogens, damage lung tissue, increasing the risk of developing […] The post The Risks of Smoking: A Focus on Lung Cancer appeared first on Emergency Live.

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ECG Cases 47 – ECG Interpretation in Toxicology

Emergency Medicine Cases

In this ECG Cases Dr. Jesse McLaren delves into ECG interpretation in toxicology and the poisoned patient using his HEARTS approach in 7 case examples. Heart rate/rhythm: consider antidotes for brady/tachy-arrhythmias, and for sinus tachycardia consider fluids for vasodilation and benzodiazepines for agitation. Electrical conduction and axis: consider sodium bicarb for QRS > 100 especially if RBBB or terminal rightward shift, and magnesium for QTc> 500.

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Conakry, Guinea: Fire at Fuel Depot

Emergency Live

An overnight explosion causes death and destruction in the capital of Guinea The Disaster: A Night of Terror In the early hours of December 18, Conakry, the capital of Guinea, was rocked by a powerful explosion followed by a devastating fire at the main fuel depot of the Guinean Petroleum Company, located in the administrative […] The post Conakry, Guinea: Fire at Fuel Depot appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Earthquake in China: Rescue and Hope Amidst the Ruins

Emergency Live

How China is tackling the challenge of rescue efforts following the devastating quake in Gansu The Disaster: An Overview On Monday night, at 11:59 PM local time, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the province of Gansu and the neighboring Qinghai, leaving a trail of devastation. Over 118 people have lost their lives at the moment, […] The post Earthquake in China: Rescue and Hope Amidst the Ruins appeared first on Emergency Live.

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SBM in 2023

Science Based Medicine

Some thoughts as we complete our 15th year of science-based medicine. The post SBM in 2023 first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Women Anesthesiologists and Intensivists: Their Crucial Role

Emergency Live

Addressing Challenges and Celebrating Successes The Importance of Women in the Field of Anesthesia and Critical Care The role of women in the field of anesthesia and critical care is fundamental and ever-evolving. In the United States, in 2017, 33% of critical care fellows and 26% of critical care physicians were women, highlighting a significant […] The post Women Anesthesiologists and Intensivists: Their Crucial Role appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Troublesome G-Tubes

Taming the SRU

Key History and Physical Exam When gathering a history on a patient with a dislodged G-tube, it’s important to obtain certain key pieces of information about the placement and history of the tube. Whether through direct query of the patient or chart review, the clinician should identify the date of tube placement in order to determine whether the tract is mature enough to attempt bedside replacement.

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Assistance and Urgency Centers: Urgent Healthcare Service in Parma

Emergency Live

New Services for Urgent and Non-Severe Healthcare Needs The Assistance and Urgency Centers (CAU) are opening in Parma (Italy) and its province to improve access to urgent and non-severe healthcare services. Discover everything you need to know about these new points of reference for healthcare in the Emilia-Romagna region. The Emilia-Romagna Region has launched an […] The post Assistance and Urgency Centers: Urgent Healthcare Service in Parma appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Medical Malpractice Insights: The 12 S-E-A’s of Christmas

EMDocs

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 Anthropology

Don't Forget the Bubbles

This talk, from Dr Eve Purdy, was given at our 2022 DFTB conference. The Hospital’s Cultural Landscape In the heart of the hospital, where medical emergencies unfold, and teams collaborate under intense pressure, the significance of culture becomes apparent. Dr Eve Purdy, a Canadian emergency physician and anthropologist, unravels the complex dynamics of culture within medical teams.

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Sustained Venricular Tachycardia

ECG Guru

A sustained VT is a ventricular rhythm with a frequency of more than 100 beats per minute that usually lasts at least 30 seconds or must be terminated earlier due to hemodynamic instability. We see here a wide complex tachycardia with a frequency of approx. 105-110 beats per minute that lasts for a good minute. It begins with a premature QRS complex without a premature P wave.

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HEMS Debrief #11 – Dr Ruby Hsu

Greater Sydney Area HEMS

Welcome to episode 11 – likely our last episode of the year! The feedback has been fantastic – thank you to all who have taken the time to let me know your thoughts, and for helping to shape the episodes into what they are. In this end of year episode, we are joined by Sydney HEMS Staff Specialist Dr Ruby Hsu. Ruby and I sat down for a chat with no real agenda, but knowing that she had a fantastically varied and colourful pre-hospital career across several countries, I thought it val

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Personalizing Healthcare: Navigating Patient Experiences and Individual Needs

NRC Health

Tune into this insightful episode as we delve into personalized healthcare with our guests, Evan Sheaff, AVP Customer Strategy at NRC Health, and Cheryl Marker, Owner and Illustrator of Dear Chronic Pain. Learn the major themes in research related to treating individuals as unique in healthcare settings and much more. The post Personalizing Healthcare: Navigating Patient Experiences and Individual Needs appeared first on NRC Health.

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SICK SINUS SYNDROME

ECG Guru

We see the limb leads + V1/V2. The first two beats are sinus node beats, there is a sinus bradycardia with approx. 55 bpm. Then there is a sinus arrest with a pause of 3000 ms, which is interrupted by a junctional escape beat. After this, the sinus bradycardia is re-established. Perhaps Dawn would like to add some text here, as I have kept my comments here very brief.

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An investigation: Who made the gravy in Paul Kelly’s Christmas classic ‘How To Make Gravy’ – Double J

PHARM

A critical assessment of who’s going to make the gravy, now, in order from least to most likely. — Read on www.abc.net.

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