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Pericapsular Nerve Group Block (PENG block)

Mount Sinai EM

Background Hip fractures are a very frequent presentation, even in non trauma centers. Usually affects senior patients with comorbidities, and it’s associated with high morbidity and mortality. Adequate pain control, and early surgical treatment and mobilization are the main goals of hip fracture treatment; to reduce complications including infections, DVT and delirium.

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Febrile Seizures

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Topic Febrile Seizures Author Lakshmi Shenoy Duration Up to 2 hrs Facilitator Level Senior trainee/ANP equivalent + Learner level Most useful for those experience seeing paediatric patients regularly: FY1+, band 5+ nurses Equipment Required None Outline Pre-reading Basics Case: generalized tonic-clonic seizure Generalized tonic-clonic seizure: Discussion Case: simple febrile seizure Simple febrile seizure: Discussion Advanced Case: complex febrile seizure Complex febrile seizure: Discussion Adva

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Welcome to Medical School: Part 3

SheMD

Are you pre-med and starting medical school this fall? Are you a new medical student wondering how to navigate the waters of medical school? Student Doctor Briana Christophers is sharing some advice in this three part letter to incoming medical students. Be sure to not miss the part 1 and part 2 ! Dear incoming medical student, First off: congratulations on starting medical school!

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Semeiotics of the heart: cardiac auscultation foci

Emergency Live

Auscultation of the heart, during the objective test, should be performed on cardiac foci, 5 specific zones that correspond to the valve foci The post Semeiotics of the heart: cardiac auscultation foci appeared first on Emergency Live.

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ZIQITZA RAJASTHAN – UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF HORMONAL CHANGES ON WOMEN’S HEALTH

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Hormonal changes play a crucial role in a woman’s overall health and well-being throughout her life. From the start of puberty, through the reproductive years, and into menopause, fluctuations in hormones can have a significant impact on various aspects of a woman’s health. In this blog, we explore the importance of understanding hormonal changes and their impact on women’s health.

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code stemi

EMergucate

Simulation report 3/8/23 In situ sim ED JHC Hi everyone, Thank you so much for participating and helping … Continue reading →

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Can’t You Just Do a Hydrogen Breath Test?

Pediatric Education

Patient Presentation A 6-year-old African-American female came to clinic with a history of intermittent abdominal pain. She had a history of intermittent constipation that was treated successfully when needed by polyethylene glycol 3350. The abdominal pain occurred several times per week at different times of the day and had been more frequent over the past few weeks.