Advanced Medical Reviews
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
The wide array of technologies utilized in the health care industry offers providers a number of advantages, from enhancing patient care and streamlining clinician workflows to increasing access to data and reducing costs. When such solutions don’t integrate with other technologies and systems, though, they often result in problems, mitigating the benefits they’re designed to offer.
EMergucate
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
The following ECG is from a 52 year old male with a history of bipolar mood disorder and cardiomyopathy. He presents to ED complaining of increasing shortness of breath and leg swelling.
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Medical Law
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Financial compensation can’t take away the pain, stress, and upset of a serious car accident caused by someone else’s negligence. It can make it easier to receive the medical care you need and ease the stress of being forced to take time away from work because of your injuries. Our experienced Southern California personal injury lawyers can help you maximize your compensation for a car injury claim.
Ultrasound Gel
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Can you believe we have never talked about ectopic pregnancy on this podcast?? Fortunately for you, a new research article allows our faithful hosts to dive into this core application of POCUS. These authors ask the practical question of whether or not a POCUS saves time in patients with ectopic pregnancy requiring an operation. The results may not be too surprising, but there are many twists and turns to this discussion - not unlike the course traversed from the uterus to the adnexa!
Trigger Lab
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
La ventilazione meccanica invasiva prolungata determina, sul polmone del neonato pretermine, un arresto di crescita e maturazione alveolare, conseguente all’infiammazione polmonare indotta dal supporto prolungato, a cui si correla un aumento del rischio di sviluppo di displasia broncopolmonare (1).
EMergucate
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
The following chest x-rays are from a 65 year old with left sided chest pain and cough.
Northwestern EM Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Written by: Saabir Kaskar, MD (NUEM ‘23) Edited by: Amanda Randolph, MD (NUEM ‘20) Expert Commentary by : Matt McCauley, MD (NUEM’ 21) Review of the ATHOS 3 Trial: Angiotensin II for the Treatment of Vasodilatory Shock Angiotensin, first isolated in the late 1930s, in recent years has become the new innovative vasopressor used in intensive care units, a change driven largely by the results of the ATHOS-3 trial.
Emergency Care Today brings together the best content for emergency care practitioners from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Emergency Medicine Cases
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
In this Journal Jam podcast we dig deep into the science of FDA-approved outpatient medications for COVID with 3 critical appraisal masters: Dr. Andrew Morris, Dr. Rohit Mohindra and Dr. Justin Morgenstern. What is the evidence for the neutralizing monoclonal antibody medications like Sotrovimab? The nucleoside analogs like Remdesivir and Paxlovid? The inhaled corticosteroids like Budesonide and Ciclesonide?
Dr. Mike Sevilla
FEBRUARY 13, 2022
Super bowl 56 has come and gone. Bummed that the Cincinnati Bengals (#WhoDey) didn’t win, but it was actually a good game this year. I had all of my big game treats and food ready to go. And, don’t ask me why, but I actually watched most of that NBC five hour pre-game show. And, don’t ask me why, I actually enjoyed most of it. But, here are some random opinions (my hot takes) from today: 1) About the game itself: Really enjoyed it.
Board Bombs
FEBRUARY 13, 2022
Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com When you go to the Grand Canyon, our advice is to not bring a 10 foot-long selfie stick…you don’t want to fall victim to nature’s most frightful weather effect. Let’s break down this ACEP PEER question for your boards!
ER Nurses
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
How many of you care for patients in the ER who shouldn't really be there? At worst we're talking about psychiatric patients who sit in the ER and pose a physical threat to nurses. At best it is a drain on resources and impacts overall healthcare for those who really need it.
Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Your practice has received a subpoena for client records. What do you need to do? Don’t panic. This is not unusual. There are several things you need to know up front. Read the entire subpoena carefully to determine who is asking for the information and, exactly what information you need to send. Never send more information than is required. Always send the information securely (e.g., mail, encrypted email, fax).
EMergucate
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
40 year old female with a background of alcohol abuse presents to ED with a headache, abdominal pain and vomiting. The patient is not on oxygen.
Dr. Wes
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
It has been a long time since I have written anything concerning the American Board of Medical Specialties' (ABMS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) board re-certification program. But when I read pieces in the media, like the one recently published in Medscape that spin the soothing narrative that MOC can become "kinder and gentler," I feel the need to speak out.
EMergucate
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
40 year old female with a background of alcohol abuse presents to ED with a headache, abdominal pain and vomiting. The patient is not on oxygen.
EMergucate
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
The following ECG is from a 52 year old male with a history of bipolar mood disorder and cardiomyopathy. He presents to ED complaining of increasing shortness of breath and leg swelling.
EMergucate
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Question 1: PH = 7.16, that is severe acidaemia. HCO3 is low (> 24), So we have metabolic acidosis. Next we need to calculate compensation and anion gap.
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