Greater Sydney Area HEMS

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Join for the second part of Dr Brian Burns’ episode, as we continue to discuss mimics of shock in our trauma population. See some show notes below for more resources. Thanks for listening!

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Bedside Escharotomies for Burns Classic Paragraph Selected References Mahar PD et al. Clinical differences between major burns patients deemed survivable and non-survivable on admisssion. Pediatric Thermal Burns and Treatment: A Review of Progress and Future Prospects. Lethal triad in severe burns. 2015; 46:870-873.

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University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

JULY 6, 2023

Burns are common pediatric injuries and usually represent preventable unintentional trauma. Approximately 10% of children hospitalized with burns. Click to view the rest

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University of Maryland CC Project

MARCH 7, 2022

Edward Hebert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences presents on Environmental Injuries including burns, electrical, altitude and heat stroke. Dr. Kevin Chung, Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine, and professor of Surgery, at the F.

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Greater Sydney Area HEMS

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Focus On: Burns Our burns videos are now collected together in a handy vimeo showcase! Follow this link to see all our burns-related airway videos: [link] These two videos come from the same patient, who had life-threatening burns. The patient went on to have a surgical airway.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

MAY 21, 2019

It turns out that for all burn patients—from minor to severe—there is a lot of room for improvement in ED management, counselling and disposition. The post Ep 124 Burn and Inhalation Injuries: ED Wound Care, Resuscitation and Airway Management appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The post EM Quick Hits 9 Burn Blister Debridement, ECG Cases, Compartment Syndrome, Pediatric Asthma, Spinal Trauma, Motivational Interviewing P2 appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

Per EMS, the patient was found at the bottom of a high voltage line with diffuse burns and amputation of his left forearm. FIGURE 1: Electrical burns of the patient’s bilateral feet. FIGURE 2: Traumatic amputation and electrical burn of the patient’s left arm. He was intubated by EMS due to the extent of his injuries.

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EB Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

We’ll be taking you through the February 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice: Emergency Department Management of Patients with Thermal Burns. We’ll be taking you through the February 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice: Emergency Department Management of Patients with Thermal Burns.

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Northwestern EM Blog

MAY 2, 2022

Written by: Adam Payne, MD (NUEM ‘24) Edited by: Emily Wessling, MD (NUEM ‘22) Expert Commentary by : Justin Seltzer, MD (NUEM ‘21) Expert Commentary Congratulations to Drs. Payne and Wessling on an excellent post. Management of toxic gas exposure from a house fire is essential knowledge for all emergency physicians.

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Emergency Live

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This type of pain can range from a mild muscle annoyance to a sharp or burning pain, and it can even […] The post Back Pain Management: Understanding, Treatment, and Prevention appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Science Based Medicine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Burning Man. It is more than a rained out festival in the desert. The post Spontaneous Human Combustion. A Sort of Narrative Review. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

JUNE 12, 2023

Takeaways: Physicians who have symptoms of burnout as measured by standard burnout scales are more likely to be involved in patient safety in. Click to view the rest

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Emergency Live

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Arson fires: the role of arsonists, economic interests and rescuers We have now seen several fires that have created various disasters: some of these remain world-famous precisely because of the number of hectares burned, the number of victims or their famous circumstances.

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Emergency Live

JUNE 15, 2023

Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a disorder characterised by severe burning in the sternum due to regurgitation of stomach acid from the stomach The post Gastro-oesophageal reflux: symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Medagadget

JULY 25, 2023

Scientists at the City University of Hong Kong have developed a coating for wearable technologies that can help to dissipate heat, reducing the chances of skin burns and increasing the life of such devices. The heat may be uncomfortable, may overheat the device itself, and could even cause skin burns.

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 5, 2024

In Canada, a staggering 91 wildfires burned simultaneously, with 27 of them deemed uncontrollable due to extremely dry weather conditions. In Portugal, a […] The post Global emergencies summary 2023: a year of challenges and responses appeared first on Emergency Live.

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RebelEM

JUNE 7, 2023

In that population, it is essential to recognize that the absence of oropharyngeal lesions/burns cannot exclude the presence of gastrointestinal injury internally. References Hoffman RS, Burns MM, Gosselin S. General resuscitation with broad spectrum antibiotics and volume resuscitation if the patient appears to be septic.

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33 Charts

MARCH 15, 2023

With burning rage, it surges forth, a churning tide, A searing pain, a bitter plight, we cannot hide. A burning pyre, a molten flood, our throats besiege, In silent prayer, we seek reprieve, a moment’s peace. So let us raise a glass of water, calm and cool, To wash away the flames of fire, the burning fuel.

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Life in the Fast Lane

JULY 5, 2023

Ed Burns Mallet Finger Rupture / avulsion of the distal extensor mechanism of the finger, resulting in an inability to extend the distal phalanx at the DIP joint.

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Ultrasound Gel

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Well listen in to the discussion of this interesting randomized controlled trial designed to answer this burning question. Well listen in to the discussion of this interesting randomized controlled trial designed to answer this burning question.[link] link] [link] New idea alert! Unnecessary, you say?

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ACEP Now

APRIL 2, 2024

degress Fahrenheit), caustics (low pH), and voltage—causing a Ca++ and Na+ action potential influx that confers the sensation of pain and burning to the brain. Oral exposure creates a spicy burning sensation (or pungency) in the mouth that can extend to the throat and stomach (and eventually the rectum—“ fire tuchus ”).

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University of Maryland CC Project

MAY 25, 2023

Chadi Abouassaly, Assistant Program Director of General Surgery at Medstar Washington Hospital Center and Associate Medical Director of the Trauma and Burn ICU presents a lecture on Pancreatitis as part of the DC5 lecture series.

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Life in the Fast Lane

JUNE 1, 2023

Ed Burns Jersey Finger Jersey Finger. Avulsion of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon from the base of the distal phalanx.

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Medagadget

JULY 25, 2023

Wired or more invasive systems may not be suitable for everyone – for instance, burn patients with damaged skin or infants with a tiny body surface area may not be able to avail of such systems. This latest technology can monitor breathing remotely and may enable multiple patients to be monitored from one base station.

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Emergency Live

JUNE 25, 2023

appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Greater Sydney Area HEMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Fentanyl versus placebo with ketamine and rocuronium for patients undergoing rapid sequence intubation in the emergency department: The FAKT study-A randomized clinical trial.

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ALiEM

MARCH 18, 2024

Many report a burning sensation to the finger. It typically afflicts middle-aged women and presents as spontaneous subcutaneous bleeding of the palmar surface of the middle and index fingers of the hand. Patients usually present with pain, swelling, tingling, numbness, and ecchymosis. Diagnosis is based on presentation and exam.

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Emergency Medicine News

MAY 31, 2023

No abstract available

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University of Maryland CC Project

MAY 25, 2023

Johnson, FACS Associate Professor of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine and Medical Director of Walter L Ingram Burn Center presents a lecture entitled "Abdominal Imaging" as part of the DC5 lecture series.

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Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2023

Is it burning, or tingling, or aching, sharp or dull, lancinating? Separately, our language is just not up to describing some symptoms. [i] i] If someone complains of pain, we immediately work to have people better articulate what they are feeling. When people complain of shortness of breath, we mostly respond with “oh.”

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ECG Guru

JULY 30, 2023

The pain was sudden in onset, burning in nature, and accompanied by nausea and palpitations. The Patient: This ECG is from a 63-year-old man who complained of epigastric pain for three hours. The patient is a heavy smoker, diabetic and hypertensive with a long history of non-compliance to his medications.

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ACEP Now

JUNE 7, 2023

The main symptoms of phytophotodermatitis are burning, itchy erythema, and edema, which usually begin 24 hours after exposure. Post-burn, it can also cause long term hyperpigmentation. The curious cases of burn by fig tree leaves. Ficus carica L. leaf anatomy: Trichomes and solid inclusions. Annals of Applied Biology.

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Medical Law

OCTOBER 24, 2022

CO is produced whenever a material burns. Anything that burns will give off CO. Fireplaces and wood-burning stoves. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO has no odor. The only way to know if CO is present is by installing an electronic CO detector. Symptoms of CO Poisoning. Drowsiness.

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The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Int J Burns Trauma 12(4):168-174, 2022. Post-operative bracing after pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar burst fractures: A cost-effectiveness study. J Clin Neurosci 45:33-39, 2017. Evaluation of postoperative bracing on unstable traumatic lumbar fractures after pedicle screw fixation.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 11, 2023

Auricular Perichondritis = infection or inflammation of the cartilaginous section of external ear Risk Factors: [ Kim, 2022; Rivera-Morales, 2020; Stewart, 2006 ] High Ear Piercing (ex, through Helix, Antihelix, or Scapha) Lacerations Blunt Trauma (and hematoma formation) Burns “Bug Bites” and Digital Trauma (ie, scratching) Iatrogenic (..)

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Emergency Medicine Cases

JUNE 4, 2019

Electrical injuries are rare, representing less than 1% of burn center admissions. So there is a paucity of robust evidence for the management of these patients.

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