The Trauma Pro

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I periodically publish a chart that shows how much radiation exposure our patients get from various trauma imaging studies. For reference, here it is: Test Dose (mSv) Equivalent background radiation Chest x-ray 0.1 10 days Pelvis x-ray 0.1 10 days CT head 2 8 months CT cervical spine 3 1 year Plain c-spine 0.2 3 weeks CT chest 7 2 years CT abdomen/pelvis 10 3 years CT T&L spine 7 2 years Plain T&L spine 3 1 year Millimeter wave scanner (that hands in the air TSA thing at the airport) 0.0

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Critical Care North Hampton

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

We obsess with diuresis in our critically ill patients with positive fluid balances. But are we doing a dis-service? The focus should perhaps be on natriuresis…but how? The evidence is out there suggesting a positive fluid balance is detrimental to overall outcomes in ICU.

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Outcomes 128

Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

We are living in a time of growing distrust in science and scientific institutions. According to a 2022 Pew surve y, “Trust in scientists and medical scientists, once seemingly buoyed by their central role in addressing the coronavirus outbreak, is now below pre-pandemic levels. Overall, 29% of U.S. adults say they have a great deal of confidence in medical scientists to act in the best interests of the public, down from 40% who said this in November 2020.” Subscribe now At the same

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Research Hospitals Documentation/Coding Outcomes 124

Medagadget

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed an electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor that is incorporated into a virtual reality headset. The technology can measure brain activity while someone is undergoing an immersive virtual reality experience. The device may assist in enhancing medical virtual reality interventions, such as those used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder or phobias, by revealing brain activity during different tasks or experiences that help clinicians to

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Research 119

Emergency Medicine Cases

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I had the enormous honour of interviewing Dr. Ben McKenzie, EM physician and a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne studying the topic of resuscitation algorithms in anaphylaxis and asthma. The tragic death of his son Ben McKenzie at the age 15 from hypoxic respiratory arrest as a result of anaphylaxis and asthma in 2021 has led Dr. McKenzie on a mission to prevent deaths from anaphylaxis and asthma by educating emergency providers around the world using his AMAX4 algorithm as a framewor

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Anaphylaxis Resuscitation EMS 108

Medagadget

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco have developed an implantable bioreactor that may pave the way for artificial kidneys. Dialysis and kidney transplants both have significant disadvantages for patients with kidney failure, and so scientists are trying to develop a lab created kidney that would not require harsh immunosuppression or a donor kidney.

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Emergency Live

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The lab will test technologies to reduce emissions, improve autonomy and integrate eco-friendly materials Airbus Helicopters, a global leader in aviation innovation, proudly announced the unveiling of its latest breakthrough, the PioneerLab, during the German National Aviation Conference in Hamburg. PioneerLab, a technology demonstrator built upon the H145 platform, reinforces Airbus’ commitment to pioneering advancements […] The post PioneerLab: New Airbus Helicopters Laboratory app

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NRC Health

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

NRC Health is pleased to announce that Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has expanded their long-time partnership to include NRC Health’s Market Insights, the nation’s most comprehensive and longest-running syndicated study of consumer perceptions in healthcare. The post Lurie Children’s expands partnership with NRC Health to gain valuable consumer insights appeared first on NRC Health.

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Hospitals Pediatrics 59

Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

We are living in a time of growing distrust in science and scientific institutions. According to a 2022 Pew surve y, “Trust in scientists and medical scientists, once seemingly buoyed by their central role in addressing the coronavirus outbreak, is now below pre-pandemic levels. Overall, 29% of U.S. adults say they have a great deal of confidence in medical scientists to act in the best interests of the public, down from 40% who said this in November 2020.” Subscribe now At the same

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Research Hospitals Documentation/Coding Outcomes 52

Emergency Medicine Cases

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The EM Cases Quiz Vault is now on Anki flashcards to help you solidify knowledge of Emergency Medicine Cases podcasts. Herein lies a guide to optimize EM Cases Anki decks, download links and more. The post EM Cases Quiz Vault on Anki appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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EMS 52

Mind The Bleep

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Introduction Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea. It may result from infective or non-infective causes Infectious keratitis can be classified as microbial keratitis (bacterial, fungi or protozoal) or viral keratitis (herpes viruses). Bacterial keratitis represents the most common form of microbial keratitis Keratitis requires urgent ophthalmological review as delay in treatment may result in loss of sight. 1 The following article aims to provide an overview of microbial keratitis.

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Emergency Department Hospitals 52

EMergucate

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The pelvic x-ray is from a 12 year old with hip pain following a fall onto left side while doing a cartwheel. What can be noticed?

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University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Physician Workforce Diversity in EM Health inequities along racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic lines are a brutal reality of the curre.

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EMS 56

EMergucate

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

42 year old alcoholic man, with type 2 DM. Presented with alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

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Mind The Bleep

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive multi-organ disease caused by defects in a single gene, CFTR. The protein made by the CFTR gene helps control the movement of water, sodium, and chloride in and out of cells. Mutations in this gene can cause the production of thicker mucous, which affects many bodily systems. Epidemiology Prevalence: CF is most found in Caucasian individuals, especially Northern European.

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Radiology Radiology Research Hospitals 96

Canadian EM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

For the September 2023 issue of CJEM, we collaborated with their team to present “Just the facts: traumatic cardiac arrest”​1​ in a visually simplified format. Traumatic cardiac arrest shares many similarities, yet a few subtle differences from your typical medical resuscitation. Prognostically favourable factors such as shockable rhythm, and organized cardiac activity on ultrasound still exist.

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