Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Ans: they get praised and promoted In this essay, I am going to explain to you why the recent study CONTACT-2— presented now at a cancer conference— is a problematic trial. Part 1: Why is CONTACT-2 problematic? CONTACT-2 is in line with other unethical trials. Next, I am going to discuss why these trials persist.

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Emergency Live

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A journey through emergency management in Europe and the crucial role of emergency call centers Emergency call centers represent the cornerstone of crisis response, serving as the first point of contact for citizens in distress. In this […] The post The evolution of operations centers in emergencies appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Operations 84

Emergency Medicine Journal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Seborrhoeic dermatitis Contact dermatitis Erysipelas Cellulitis Answer: C The presence of fever and inflammatory markers is uncommon for seborrhoeic dermatitis or contact dermatitis, and an infection was suspected. A photograph of the patient’s face and ears at the time of presentation is shown in figure 1.

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Emergency Live

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

They are the first line of contact between the public and emergency services, acting as […] The post Calm voice in the storm: the invisible heroes of emergencies appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Operations 75

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The man does not use glasses or contact lenses. 3 Risk Factors 1 History of trauma Contact lens wearer Male gender Lack of eye protection Construction or manufacturing job Clinical Presentation Patients often report eye pain, red eye, foreign body sensation, eye watering/tearing, decreased visual acuity, and photophobia.

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EMS Emergency Department Hospitals 76

Emergency Live

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Emergency services are often the first contact point for oncological patients presenting with acute complications, making effective and timely management crucial.

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Mind The Bleep

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Risk Factors Contact lens use Trauma Ocular surface diseases (e.g. Risk Factors Contact lens use Trauma Ocular surface diseases (e.g. Patients who wear contact lenses are at greatest risk of developing microbial keratitis. 1 The following article aims to provide an overview of microbial keratitis.

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Emergency Department Hospitals 52

Emergency Medicine News

DECEMBER 31, 2023

An abstract is unavailable.

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Emergency Live

AUGUST 2, 2023

Typically, they live on pubic hair and are spread through intimate or sexual contact The post Crab lice: causes and treatment of pubic lice appeared first on Emergency Live. Crab lice, or pubic lice, are very small insects that infest the genital area.

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Emergency Live

JUNE 12, 2023

The term macular pucker indicates a pathology that affects the eye, and which in particular leads to various discomforts of the vitreo-retinal interface, i.e. the area in which the vitreous body, which fills the eyeball, comes into contact with the retina and in particular with the macular area The post Macular Pucker: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, (..)

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Emergency Live

JULY 2, 2023

In fact, if the blurred vision is persistent, it may also be a sign of other health problems: let's see what they are and when it is a good idea to contact your doctor and have a more thorough examination The post Blurred vision? The reasons, however, could also be others!

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ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The leaders of ACEP’s Young Physician Section have been successful growing their networks, and these are their best tips for how to use your time at ACEP23 to meet new people and connect with peers across the country: “Contact your residency program or affiliated group to see if they’re organizing networking dinners.

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The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If you believe that harm will occur, here are your options, from least to most damaging to your professional status at the hospital: Contact another consultant in the same or overlapping specialty (if there is one). Contact the trauma medical director, service chief, or hospital administrator and see if they can intervene.

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Risk Management Documentation/Coding Hospitals Fractures 113

Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

However, there is evidence that contact with a primary care service occurs in less than 50% of cases and triage time frames are frequently not met. We simulated 100 runs of one year of 111 calls and calculated the mean difference and 95% confidence intervals in primary care contacts, 999 calls and avoidable ED attendances.

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Research 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

They end up underneath fingernails and are then swallowed or transmitted by hand-to-hand contact to other children and adults who are in close contact with them. Proper hand hygiene should mean that adults are at lower risk of transmitting threadworms to other adults or vulnerable contacts.

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Wellness 116

Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The performance of an operator-based interview using close contact history and signs/symptoms of COVID-19 was assessed in the training set for its ability to determine which patients had an rtPCR in the 7 days before or after the call. Contact history, fever and cough showed the highest association with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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Operations EMS Hospitals Outcomes 52

ECG Guru

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For commercial use, contact the artist at Dawn.ECGGuru@gmail.com. Click to open: This original artwork was created by Dawn Altman. It is free for your use in a non-commercial setting. All rights reserved. (c)

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American Medical Compliance

APRIL 15, 2024

Sexual abuse can range from non-contact acts such as exposure to pornography or voyeuristic behaviors, to contact abuses like molestation, rape, or sexual exploitation. There are several forms of sexual abuse.

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Burns Wellness Outcomes 95

Ken Grauer, MD

DECEMBER 1, 2023

For full discussion of this case — See ECG Blog #351 — == The ECG in Figure-1 — was obtained from a previously healthy older man who contacted EMS ( E mergency M edical S ervices ) because of "chest tightness" that began ~1 hour earlier. ( 19:40 min. Below are slides used in my video presentation.

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EKG/ECG EMS Wellness 359

Emergency Medicine Journal

MARCH 21, 2024

Chest pain suspicious for an acute myocardial infarction (MI) is a common reason for emergency ambulance contact. Most patients have a non-diagnostic ECG and transport to hospital for troponin testing is the rule.

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EKG/ECG Emergency Department Hospitals 52

RebelEM

JUNE 7, 2023

Take Home Points Caustics are substances that injure tissue upon physical contact. REBEL Core Cast 103.0 – Caustic Ingestions Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Definition and Physiology Caustics are xenobiotics that cause damage (functional and histologic) upon contact with tissue.

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Poisoning Burns Resuscitation Pediatrics 81

Emergency Medicine Journal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Those considered at risk and screened as suitable for the intervention were contacted for consent and randomised to one-to-one telephone health coaching for 4–6 months, led by registered health professionals, or routine care with no contact after randomisation.

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Emergency Department Hospitals Outcomes 52

NIOSH Science Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Public health workers, including epidemiologists, contact tracers, laboratory scientists, community health workers, and data analysts, served on the front lines of the pandemic delivering information, providing services, and conducting research. One study found that 70% of U.S.

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Research 89

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This new approach to caring for folks with disabilities uses the concept of EQUALity, which stands for Eye contact, Quiet environment, United approach, Assessment from head to toe, and Listening actively (See Figure 1). Upon entering a room, make eye contact with your patient and address them directly as you would any other patient.

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Sexual Assault Teamwork Outcomes Dehydration 98

Medagadget

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

“The fact that cells died after initial contact with the surface — some by being ruptured and others by programmed cell death soon after — suggests that resistance to these surfaces will not be developed,” said Elena Ivanova, a researcher involved in the study.

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Research 90

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It is advised to verify authenticity by contacting the sender or IT support before interacting with any links. Signs of suspicion include poor website quality, such as spelling errors or missing essential details like contact information and return policies. charities) to entice recipients into clicking malicious links in emails.

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Greater Sydney Area HEMS

MARCH 17, 2024

This episode is a must listen for other pre-hospital providers in the greater Sydney basin who may come into contact with the ECMO team, as well as those interested in eCPR and ECMO more broadly. I hope you enjoy it!

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Hospitals Wellness 52

JournalFeed

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Wednesday Spoon Feed: Contact precaution (CP) for patients with MRSA infection or colonization is listed as an "essential practice" for all U.S. These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member. hospitals, but should it be?

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Hospitals 52

AED Leader

DECEMBER 6, 2023

He survived thanks to their swift action and now advocates for stress testing, knowing where your nearest AED is located, learning CPR, and setting up emergency contacts. The group performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Schraeder for around 11 to 13 minutes before an ambulance arrived and shocked him with an AED before taking him away.

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AED Leader

DECEMBER 6, 2023

He survived thanks to their swift action and now advocates for stress testing, knowing where your nearest AED is located, learning CPR, and setting up emergency contacts. The group performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Schraeder for around 11 to 13 minutes before an ambulance arrived and shocked him with an AED before taking him away.

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CPR Shock Resuscitation 52

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 18, 2024

Although anyone working at a hospital can be a victim of violence, nurses and aides who have the most direct contact with patients are especially vulnerable. Reach out for other courses by visiting the AMC Course Library. Who is at Risk for Workplace Violence?

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Psychiatric Hospitals 97

Medagadget

JULY 25, 2023

Electronic devices can generate heat, but this can be problematic for wearables that are in constant contact with the skin. However, these electronic devices can produce heat, and when the device is in constant contact with the skin this can cause problems.

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Burns Research 82

The Trauma Pro

MARCH 5, 2024

If something unexpected is encountered during the case, make sure you have contact information so you can call during the case. If the surgery occurred at an outside hospital and was then transferred, you must call the initial surgeon to have this discussion before going to the OR!

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Leadership Operations Hospitals Wellness 147

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Diseases like eczema, hives, contact dermatitis, and angioedema are some examples. Skin conditions like tinea versicolor, ringworm, jock itch, candidiasis are caused by the same. Allergic Reactions : Some types of skin diseases are caused due to exposure to allergens.

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Allergic Reactions Ambulance Services Wellness 52

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 19, 2024

Although anyone working at a hospital can be a victim of violence, nurses and aides who have the most direct contact with patients are especially vulnerable. Reach out for other courses by visiting the AMC Course Library. Who is at Risk for Workplace Violence?

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Psychiatric Hospitals 104

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 18, 2024

Although anyone working at a hospital can be a victim of violence, nurses and aides who have the most direct contact with patients are especially vulnerable. Reach out for other courses by visiting the AMC Course Library. Who is at Risk for Workplace Violence?

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Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Hospitals 95

PulmCCM

JANUARY 29, 2024

Many hospitals have a policy of proactively contacting an organ procurement agency for all comatose post-cardiac arrest patients; an agency representative then initiates contact with arrest patients’ families independently of the treating team.

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Seizures CPR Documentation/Coding Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 115