The Trauma Pro

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In my last post, I discussed the growing number of choices for plasma replacement. Today I’ll look at some work that was done that tried to determine if any one of them is better than the others when used for the massive transfusion protocol (MTP). As noted last time, fresh frozen plasma (frozen within 8 hours, FFP) and frozen plasma (frozen within 24 hours, FP) have a shelf life of 5 days once thawed.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This is written by Willy Frick, an amazing cardiology fellow in St. Louis. [link] A 62 year old man with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and carotid artery stenosis called 911 at 9:30 in the morning with complaint of chest pain. He described it as "10/10" intensity, radiating across his chest from right to left. EMS obtained the following vital signs: pulse 50, respiratory rate 16, blood pressure 96/49.

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Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a medical emergency caused by uncontrolled Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). It is quite common for children with undiagnosed T1DM to present as DKA, and for these patients to present acutely unwell. Therefore, it’s important to be able to recognise the presentation and start appropriate management. Epidemiology The frequency of DKA at clinical onset of diabetes varies by location, but is approximately 15-75%.

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Emergency Live

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Understanding the Link between Diet, Physical Activity, and Diabetes Risk The Global Impact of Diet and Physical Activity on Diabetes Diabetes, one of the most common and rapidly growing chronic diseases worldwide, is strongly influenced by lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity. Research conducted by Tufts University revealed that in 2018, approximately 14.1 […] The post Diabetes and Lifestyles: A Global Correlation appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In this part 1 or our 2-part podcast series on wrist injuries Dr. Arun Sayal and Dr. Matt DiStefano answer such questions as:when should we suspect a DRUJ injury, why is it important to pick up DRUJ injuries in the ED, and how does it change our management? Why is the lateral x-ray view so important in picking up commonly missed wrist injuries? When it comes to distal radius fractures, how are Colles vs Barton's vs Smith's fractures managed differently in the ED?

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Emergency Live

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Overcoming Obstacles and Defying Stereotypes, Women Firefighters Forge Their Path The First Female Firefighters in Bangladesh In Bangladesh, a group of courageous women has made history by becoming firefighters, a profession traditionally dominated by men. Their inclusion in this field marks a significant step towards gender equality and the diversification of rescue forces.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Today on the emDOCs cast, we have a special guest, Alexis Koda, core faculty at the Nazareth Emergency Medicine Residency program in Philadelphia, PA. Alexis takes us through marine envenomations and trauma. Episode 91: Marine Envenomation and Trauma Major Marine Trauma Shark Bites Tend to be neurovascular injury and tissue loss Death from hemorrhage Don’t chew—result in tearing injuries Treatment of Major Marine Trauma Remove from water Control bleeding Supportive management Radiographs for fo

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NIOSH Science Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The pandemic has brought attention to the safety, health, and well-being of workers in healthcare. Recent efforts to address these issues include, the Office of the Surgeon General’s Addressing Health Worker Burnout,(1) an “Advisory on Building a Thriving Health Workforce,” from the National Academy of Medicine’s National Plan for Healthcare Workforce Wellbeing (2) and the NIOSH Health Worker Mental Health Initiative (3).

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Emergency Live

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Urgent Aid Needed to Address the Mass Repatriation Crisis and Ensure a Dignified Life for Afghans The Humanitarian Emergency in Afghanistan The current situation in Afghanistan is marked by a devastating humanitarian crisis. Approximately three months ago, Pakistan announced the mandatory repatriation of undocumented foreign nationals or face deportation.

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Science Based Medicine

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Calling a losing study a win. Making acupuncture great again. The post Make Acupuncture Great Again first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Emergency Live

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Response of Rescuers in the Face of Devastating Storm The Devastation of the Storm Over the weekend, an unprecedented electrical storm struck the Atlantic coast of Argentina and Uruguay, leaving behind a trail of destruction and tragedy. With a death toll of at least 16, the storm demonstrated its devastating power. In Argentina, the […] The post The Drama of Severe Weather in Argentina and Uruguay appeared first on Emergency Live.

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NRC Health

DECEMBER 19, 2023

When elevating Human Understanding in healthcare, the key to success is simple: focus on people and build trusted relationships. During November’s Becker’s Hospital Review podcast, Jon Tanner, Program Director of Human Understanding at NRC Health, hosted two distinguished healthcare leaders to discuss the importance of Human Understanding in providing personalized experiences for patients.

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Emergency Live

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Nutritional Strategies and Tips for a Healthy Christmas The Importance of a Conscious Meal Plan During the holiday season, it is essential for people with diabetes to pay special attention to their diet. Typical holiday foods are often rich in carbohydrates, both sugary and starchy, saturated fats, and salt, all of which can affect blood […] The post Managing Diabetes During the Holiday Season appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The holiday se­ason is here, and it brings joyous reunions, fe­stive cheer, and e­xciting travels. As we get re­ady to embark on journeys to create­ cherished memorie­s and reconnect with loved one­s, it’s important to prioritize our health. In this blog, we will e­xplore important tips to stay healthy during holiday travel. We­ will also highlight the valuable contributions of Ziqitza Healthcare ­ and its founder, Sweta Mangal , in promoting wellne­ss and safety.

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Emergency Live

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Safety and History Intertwine: Herculaneum Becomes Cardioprotected with Innovation and Responsibility The fascination of antiquity blending with modernity emerges in an innovative project in the heart of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park, officially declared Cardioprotected. The famous and historic site, witness to an era buried under the ashes of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 […] The post The Archaeological Park of Herculaneum: A Safe and Cardioprotected Place appeared first on E

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Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The national selection process for ophthalmology is coordinated by NHS England (South West). (1) Ophthalmology is a competitive specialty, with 971 applications for 98 posts in 2023 (competition ratio 9.9). (2) As of 2023, applications are made through the ‘Oriel’ recruitment system. The selection process involves three stages: the Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA), the evidence folder/portfolio, and an online interview.

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EMergucate

DECEMBER 19, 2023

84 year old man with history of asthma and COPD presented with acute shortness of breath. His venous blood gases showed the following: PH = 7.

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Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Paul Dorian is an academic electrophysiologist at the University of Toronto. He sent this to me as an email regarding a conversation I had with Vinay this past weekend. We discussed the culture of medical science. The thing is, whenever Paul writes or speaks, I learn something. I post his comment and Vinay’s response as a gift to our paid subscribers.

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EMergucate

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The foot x-ray is from an adult with lateral forefoot swelling and inflammation. What can be seen?

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Greater Sydney Area HEMS

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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