The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 17, 2021

Date: April 16th, 2021 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Anthony Crocco is the Deputy Chief – McMaster Department of Pediatrics, Acting Head of Pediatric Cardiology, and creator of Sketchy EBM. You don the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) wondering if this is COVID. Reference: Schuh et al. Reference: Schuh et al.

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EMDocs

MAY 26, 2023

and don PPE (ie gloves, gowns and face-masks, Kevlar sleeves) Calmly explain to the patient that restraints are being applied to ensure the safety of the patient and others. Allocate roles and state plan of action in an initial huddle.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Opioid Overdose For patients in respiratory arrest, rescue breathing or bag-mask ventilation should be maintained until spontaneous breathing returns, and standard BLS, ALS, and/or pediatric ALS measures should continue if return of spontaneous breathing does not occur. COR 1, LOE C-LD. COR No Benefit, LOE C-LD. Pralidoxime is reasonable.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

JUNE 16, 2015

This is a different issue, but you may wish to explore your expected duties and what PPE equipment will be provided you from the disaster supplies.

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EMDocs

JUNE 7, 2023

Decontamination and Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) This prevents ongoing exposure to the patient and ED staff. Dispose of clothing appropriately and wear PPE to prevent personal exposure. Disposition is often admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) setting. 7 Airway management: consider early airway management.

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PEMBlog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast , we explore pertussis, also known as whooping cough – a disease that remains a public health challenge despite widespread vaccination efforts. Available from: [link] Pediatrics in Review Heather L. Pediatr Rev May 2018; 39 (5): 247–257.

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Sensible Medicine

JULY 28, 2023

” He was masked, I wore full PPE (mask, goggles, gown, gloves, and bonnet). In three pieces for Sensible Medicine, I wrote about the how we might manage masking in healthcare settings , debated pediatric vaccination , and reported how I was managing my personal risk.

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