Science Based Medicine
MAY 8, 2024
Remember back in 1997, the Pokemon seizure episode? Hundreds of children reported symptoms, including seizures, after watching a specific episode of the Pokemon cartoon that includes a sequence of flashing alternating red and blue lights. The press reported the episode at face value, attributing the reaction to a known phenomenon of photosensitive epilepsy.
Emergency Live
MAY 8, 2024
The importance of a life-saving tool An Automatic External Defibrillator is a life-saving device that can deliver an electric shock in the event of a cardiac arrest. With a shock from a defibrillator, the normal heart rhythm can be restored. Using a defibrillator in combination with quality CPR can significantly increase the victim’s survival chances, […] The post Keeping your defibrillator in top condition appeared first on Emergency Live.
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Don't Forget the Bubbles
MAY 8, 2024
Can’t get enough of Bubble Wrap? The Bubble Wrap Plus is a monthly paediatric Journal Club reading list from Professor Jaan Toelen (University Hospitals Leuven) and Dr Anke Raaijmakers (Sydney Children’s Hospital). This comprehensive list is developed from 34 journals, including major and subspecialty paediatric journals. We suggest this list can help you discover relevant or interesting articles for your local journal club or allow you to keep a finger on the pulse of paediatric research.
AENJ: Current Issue
MAY 8, 2024
Nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT) is a common arrhythmia associated with heart failure, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, electrolyte imbalances, and congenital heart disorders (Foth et al., 2023). NSVT is often asymptomatic depending on its burden percentage. However, typical NSVT presentation in the emergency department (ED) includes palpitations, near-syncope, dizziness, skipped beats, chest pain, and/or dyspnea (Katritsis et al., 2012).
NRC Health
MAY 8, 2024
Discover how clinical access impacts patient experience from the team at Children’s Mercy Kansas City. The post Exploring the partnership between clinical access and patient experience appeared first on NRC Health.
AENJ: Current Issue
MAY 8, 2024
Lumbar puncture (LP) is a procedural skill that is required for practice in the emergency care setting, most often for diagnostic purposes. Rarely, it can also be used therapeutically, to alleviate the pain of patients presenting to the emergency department with acute headache from idiopathic intracranial hypertension. In either case, LP constitutes an invasive procedure in which the subarachnoid space is entered in order to obtain a sample of cerebrospinal fluid from one of the most vulnerable
AED Leader
MAY 8, 2024
In emergency situations, every second counts. A reliable and efficient portable defibrillator can make all the difference in saving a life. Among the wide range of defibrillators available on the market, the Defibtech DBP 2003 stands out as the ultimate choice for emergency response teams. With its advanced features, user-friendly design, and exceptional performance, the DBP 2003 is a game-changer in emergency medical care.
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SCGH ED
MAY 8, 2024
Here are links to the APTC transfer dashboard and the SJA Live Dashboard: The post Inbound Patients to SCGH appeared first on Charlie's ED.
AENJ: Current Issue
MAY 8, 2024
Mammal bites account for over 5 million visits to Emergency Departments (EDs) annually. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) need to stay abreast of current guidelines, changes to antibiotic regimens that are now most effective, and understand in what circumstances collaboration with other specialists is indicated. It is not enough to care for the wound, itself, but rather understand in what presentations additional care may be needed despite the fact that there is no clear evidence at the time of evaluati
AENJ: Current Issue
MAY 8, 2024
Ensuring correct placement of the endotracheal tube (ETT) during intubation is an important step to avoid complications. Appropriate placement of the ETT can be challenging and, if done incorrectly, can lead to complications such as hypoxemia, atelectasis, hyperinflation, barotrauma, cardiovascular instability, end organ damage, and even death. Although several procedures exist to help assess ETT confirmation, all have limitations, are not always reliable, and vary in their degree of accuracy.
AENJ: Current Issue
MAY 8, 2024
Acute coronary syndrome is an umbrella term encompassing three types of coronary artery disease that affect millions worldwide annually. Despite the availability of diagnostic tests (blood analysis, imaging, electrocardiogram, and screening tools), the diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI) is still sometimes missed. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the reported prevalence of heart disease is higher among males than females, with adults over the age of 75 having the
AENJ: Current Issue
MAY 8, 2024
This column on translating research into practice is crafted to offer advanced practice registered nurses an analysis of current research topics that hold practical relevance for emergency care settings. The article titled “Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict Adverse Outcomes in Emergency Department Patients With Hyperglycemic Crises in Real Time,” authored by C.
AENJ: Current Issue
MAY 8, 2024
Human trafficking is a global public health problem affecting millions of people worldwide. In the United States, many trafficking victims seek medical care for physical, sexual, and mental health concerns. Unfortunately, many of these individuals go unrecognized by health care providers as being victims of human trafficking and return to their trafficker without interventions for their safety and protection.
AENJ: Current Issue
MAY 8, 2024
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AENJ: Current Issue
MAY 8, 2024
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AENJ: Current Issue
MAY 8, 2024
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AENJ: Current Issue
MAY 8, 2024
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