Sat.Sep 14, 2024

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We Want Them Infected Doctors Sanewashed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Will He Reward Them With Appointments at the CDC, FDA, and NIH?

Science Based Medicine

Maybe this isn't a drill. The post We Want Them Infected Doctors Sanewashed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Will He Reward Them With Appointments at the CDC, FDA, and NIH? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

EMDocs

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: Sedation, Aspiration, and the Risk of GLP-1 Agonists Spoon Feed Patients on GLP-1 agonists might be at risk of delayed gastric emptying, which has significant implications for procedural sedation and endotracheal in

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Water Bead Hazards | Spotting STEMIs with AI

JournalFeed

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Sept 9-13, 2024. These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member. Monday Spoon Feed : There are an increasing number of water bead related injuries in children, with the majority occurring in children less than five.

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Infective Flexor Tensosynovitis (Flexor Sheath Infection)

Mind The Bleep

Introduction Flexor sheath infection is an infection of the synovial sheath surrounding flexor tendon in the hand. This is a surgical emergency that can result in significant morbidity. Flexor sheath is a closed compartment that releases synovial fluid that contributes nutrients to the tendons and allows smooth and efficient tendon glide. Raised pressure from infection can impair blood flow, leading to tendon necrosis and loss of the finger.

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SGEM#452: I’m Still Standing – After the Allergy Challenge

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: September 12, 2024 Reference: Anderson et al. Full dose challenge of moderate, severe and unknown beta-lactam allergies in the emergency department. AEM August 2024. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Kirsty Challen is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. Case: It’s another day, another dollar in the emergency department (ED). The next patient is a 63-year-old woman with a cough and fever.