The Trauma Pro
AUGUST 22, 2023
It’s more on the massive transfusion protocol (MTP). I’ll continue today with MTP activation triggers. What criteria should trigger your massive transfusion protocol? Sometimes, it’s obvious. The EMS report indicates that your incoming patient is in shock. Or there was notable blood loss at the scene. Or they have a mangled extremity and will need blood products in the OR, if not sooner.
ACEP Now
AUGUST 22, 2023
There is no shortage of guidelines, protocols, or quality measures across emergency medicine. Regardless of the domain, somewhere an expert panel has convened to issue a pronouncement informing all of the ideal care of patients under their specialty umbrella, indirectly extending to their care in the emergency department. A common limitation to many of these guidelines, however, is the lack of recognition of available resources or the unique challenges of certain patient groups.
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Emergency Live
AUGUST 22, 2023
Heart murmurs are typical noises caused by turbulent blood flow The post Semeiotics of the heart: knowing and recognising systolic and diastolic heart murmurs appeared first on Emergency Live.
Medagadget
AUGUST 22, 2023
Researchers at MIT have developed a wearable ultrasound system that is intended to allow women at high risk of breast cancer to perform an ultrasound scan on themselves at home, and may also let patients with early-stage malignancy or suspicious lesions to monitor how they are progressing. The technology can help patients to avoid having to attend a clinic, and may also help them to identify tumors that arise between routine breast checks at a clinic.
Emergency Medicine Cases
AUGUST 22, 2023
In this part 2 of our 2-part podcast series on dental emergencies we cover traumatic dental emergencies. Dental trauma is common and often associated with facial trauma. In this episode Dr. Chris Nash and Dr. Richard Ngo answer questions like: at what age is it safe to attempt reimplantation of an avulsed tooth in the ED? What are the 3 most time-sensitive dental trauma emergencies?
Medagadget
AUGUST 22, 2023
Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed a technique that allows them to 3D print a heart ventricle, that can then go on to beat rhythmically. The technology could allow researchers to create heart models to test new cardiac drugs and may even pave the way for fully implantable cardiac components.
EMDocs
AUGUST 22, 2023
Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long, MD ( @long_brit) , we discuss capnography. Episode 84: Capnography Background: Capnography is the noninvasive measurement of carbon dioxide partial pressure. Displayed as colorimetric/qualitative, quantitative and waveform Normal range for EtCO 2 35-45 mm Hg Waveform has several different phases: Phase 0 – inspiration – clearing of CO 2 Phase I – expiration – anatomical dead space, should not contains CO 2 Phase II – expi
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Emergency Medicine Cases
AUGUST 22, 2023
Podcast CAMP 2023 tickets are on sale now through podcastcamp.org. Podcast CAMP the only online comprehensive course dedicated to medical education podcast production – by podcasters – for podcasters. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this interactive, small-group, hands-on immersive experience with Anton Helman will help you not only sharpen your technical podcasting skills, but give you valuable knowledge, tips and tricks to produce your own high quality educational and impactful po
ACEP Now
AUGUST 22, 2023
More is not always better. This is notably true when it comes to the treatment of acute hyperkalemia. Emergent treatment of acute hyperkalemia is bread-and-butter emergency medicine. Many of us have order sets that simplify care: maybe calcium, an insulin shifter or two (intravenous [IV] insulin and/or inhaled beta-agonist), coupled with perhaps a diuretic and/or a potassium binder.
NRC Health
AUGUST 22, 2023
During July’s Becker’s Hospital Review podcast, two prominent healthcare leaders discussed what health systems can do to build long-lasting patient loyalty. The post How to build loyalty into each patient experience appeared first on NRC Health.
EMergucate
AUGUST 22, 2023
32 year old man presented with right knee pain and swelling. He also complained of UTI that didn’t respond to Cephalexin and Augmentin.
PHARM
AUGUST 22, 2023
Hear how Ben McKenzie is creating the AMAX4legacy after the tragic death of his son, Max — Read on dontforgetthebubbles.
Canadian EM
AUGUST 22, 2023
For the August 2023 issue of CJEM, we collaborated with their team to present “Machine learning to identify attributes that predict patients who leave without being seen in a pediatric emergency department”1 in a visual abstract format. A mismatch in patient load and ED resources that allow for timely care have led to increased numbers of patients who want to leave without being assessed by a physician or advanced care provider (LWBS).
Sensible Medicine
AUGUST 22, 2023
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