The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 6, 2024

Reference: Remick KE, et al. National Assessment of Pediatric Readiness of US Emergency Departments during the Covid-19 Pandemic. JAMA Netw Open. July 2023 Date: Dec 11, 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Rachel Hatcliffe is a pediatric emergency medicine attending at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Her research focuses on prehospital care of children with anaphylaxis. […] The post SGEM #425: Are You Ready for This?

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 6, 2024

Violence Episode in Rome Raises Alarm on Emergency Personnel Protection The Incident: An Unexpected Attack On the evening of January 4th, in Rome, at the Via Candoni nomad camp, the staff of a 118 ambulance was subjected to a brutal attack. Responding to an emergency call, the responders were assaulted with sticks. Fortunately, they managed […] The post Assault on 118 operators: a safety alert appeared first on Emergency Live.

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JournalFeed

JANUARY 6, 2024

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Jan 1-5, 2023. 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. Monday The best articles of 2023!!

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 6, 2024

A Vital Ally in Respiratory Emergencies Introduction to the Ambu The Ambu, also known as a self-expanding bag, is a crucial tool in respiratory support, especially in emergency situations. The term derives from the acronym Auxiliary Manual Breathing Unit, first introduced in 1956. This device is essential for providing artificial ventilation to patients who are […] The post The ambu: lifesaver in respiratory support appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Science Based Medicine

JANUARY 6, 2024

The story continues apace. The post Skeptics in the Pub. Cholera. Chapter 7a first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Written by Willy Frick I was reading ECGs in the queue, and the following tracing appeared. I frequently check the chart if I want to know more clinical context (which is crucial for accurate interpretation). But in the reading software, all I am told is that it is a 77 year old man, and that the indication is "NSTEMI." What do you think? Although not necessarily intentional, the first processing that I do when I see an ECG is to categorize as OMI or not.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2024

Authors: Christian Gerhart, MD (EM Resident Physician, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO); Jessica Pelletier, DO (EM Education Fellow, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO) // Reviewed by: Sophia Görgens, MD (EM Physician, Northwell, NY); Cassandra Mackey, MD (Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Welcome to EM@3AM, an emDOCs series designed to foster your working knowledge by providing an expedi

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