Ken Grauer, MD

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

== CLICK HERE — for a V ideo presentation of this case! ( 19:40 min. ) Below are slides used in my video presentation. For full discussion of this case — See ECG Blog #191 — == The 2-lead rhythm strip shown in Figure-1 was obtained from an elderly woman who presented to the ED following a syncopal episode. On the basis of this rhythm strip — she was diagnosed as being in complete AV Block.

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EKG/ECG 413

Science Based Medicine

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Dr. Prasad didn't predict this sad outcome, he worked tirelessly to cause it. So did many other doctors. The post I Agree with Dr. Vinay Prasad: It’s Entirely Predictable That More Parents Don’t Want Routine Vaccination for Their Kids first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Outcomes 127

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Date: November 22, 2023 Reference: Stopyra et al. Delayed First Medical Contact to Reperfusion Time Increases Mortality in Rural EMS Patients with STEMI. AEM November 2023. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Lauren Westafer an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School – Baystate. She is the cofounder of FOAMcast and a […] The post SGEM#421: I Think I’d Have a Heart Attack – Maybe Not in a Rural Area?

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EMS Research EKG/ECG Hospitals 130

Emergency Live

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

A Constant Commitment to Cultural Change and the Protection of Women The Alarming Phenomenon of Violence Against Women The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, established by the United Nations, sheds light on a disturbing reality: 107 women killed since the beginning of the year, victims of domestic violence. This tragic and […] The post Italian Red Cross on the Front Line in the Fight Against Violence Against Women appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Domestic Violence 73

Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

I’ve stayed away from throwing shade at lay coverage of nutrition science since our articles, Nutrition Churnalism Part 1 and Part 2 , that we published way back in August of 2023. It’s not that I don’t love a good observational study showing that eating chilies four times a week is more effective than any medication at preventing cardiovascular disease or that eating organic food cuts cancer risk by 25%.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. It’s time to learn smarter. Originally published at JournalFeed , a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates. Follow Dr. Clay Smith at @spoonfedEM , and sign up for email updates here. #1: 900% Greater Odds of Going Home – Nasal Fentanyl for Pediatric Sickle Cell Crisis Spoon Feed In this large, multi-center retrospective study of academic pediatric emergency departments across the US and Canada, rese

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Sepsis Emergency Department Pediatrics Academics 55

Science Based Medicine

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

The cerealization continues. Cheerio! The post Skeptics in the Pub. Cholera. Chapter 4a. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Life in the Fast Lane

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Pramod Chandru Network Five: Emergency Medicine Conversations Network Five Emergency Medicine Conversations Episode 25 - an interview with Dr Kavita Varshney on medical education, leadership, and more!

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Leadership 52

33 Charts

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

There’s lots of talk about physician burnout. There’s even more talk about how we get rid of it. Everyone has a solution. But the problem with the conversation is that burnout is a sign , not a disease. Burnout is the downstream result of a number of complex upstream problems. But it’s rarely the problem. Focusing on fixing burnout is like trying to eliminate fever during a COVID outbreak.

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Hospitals 52

JournalFeed

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Nov 20-24, 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. Thursday Spoon Feed: In a randomized control trial of 367 discharged infants with bronchiolitis, enhanced home nasal suctioning with a mechanical device did not lead to reduced unscheduled health care revisits as compared to standard bulb suctioning.

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Outcomes 52

Life in the Fast Lane

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Pramod Chandru Network Five: Emergency Medicine Case Series Network Five Emergency Medicine Case Series Episode 27 - an interesting yet challenging case from a night shift.

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University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

A chart review of 1300 patients over age 65 admitted to the trauma service, arrived as a trauma activation, or had an injury severity score ov.

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PHARM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Long-time Tasmanian GP Dennis Pashen is being remembered as a fierce advocate for rural health and “just a fantastic fella” after his death in a swimming accident on Bruny Island on Thursday. — Read on www.abc.net.

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Wellness 40