Fri.Jul 28, 2023

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Cerebral Edema and Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Rebaked

Pediatric EM Morsels

Authors: Drs. Kendra Jackson and Rebecca Raffler While we’ve gotten to snack on a Morsel on this subject before , new guidelines and research surrounding DKA and cerebral edema have come to light since the first go ‘round! Thankfully, Dr. Fox wasn’t too “ salty” when we asked to rehydrate this topic. Rates of type 1 diabetes have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Video: How To Reduce A Hip Dislocation

The Trauma Pro

As a followup to my hip dislocation post on Tuesday, here is a short 5 minute video that goes through the entire process of reducing hip dislocations. There are lots of little tips and tricks. Enjoy! In the next post, a novel variant of the hip reduction technique, the Captain Morgan. Originally shown at Trauma Education: The Next Generation 2013 in St.

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Conspirituality: A Book Recommendation

Science Based Medicine

Conspirituality is a must-read for anyone who seeks to understand the daunting task we face in repairing the damage done by disinformation doctors. The post Conspirituality: A Book Recommendation first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Fighting forest fires: EU invests in new Canadairs

Emergency Live

More European Canadairs against fires in Mediterranean countries The increasing threat of forest fires in Mediterranean countries has prompted the European Commission to take decisive measures to protect the affected regions. The news of the purchase of 12 new Canadair aircraft, financed entirely by the European Union, has raised a ray of hope in the […] The post Fighting forest fires: EU invests in new Canadairs appeared first on Emergency Live.

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The Traveling Recruiter - A Journey with Holly

Core Medical Group

Behind every successful venture lies a passionate individual, and Holly's story showcases just that. With a career spanning 5 years at CoreMedical Group, she has earned her place as a seasoned and revered Senior Recruiter. Her dedication to her job has allowed her rise to the top of her division, becoming one of the go-to people for nurses seeking the ultimate travel experience.

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Friday Reflection #26: General Internal Medicine in the Time of COVID

Sensible Medicine

MJ is a 24-year-old man who presents to his primary care physician on March 16, 2020 with fever, myalgia, and sore throat. He recently came home to Chicago from New York City after his college sent the students home. Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. If you appreciate our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. My career has been bracketed by an epidemic and a pandemic.

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Onychocryptosis: what it is and how to deal with an ingrown toenail

Emergency Live

Onychocryptosis is a disorder known as 'ingrown toenail': this condition, sometimes painful and unsightly, occurs when the corner of the toenail creeps into the skin The post Onychocryptosis: what it is and how to deal with an ingrown toenail appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Platelet Transfusion before CVC Placement in Patients with Thrombocytopenia

The Bottom Line

In haematology or ICU patients with platelet counts between 10,000 and 50,000 per mm3, is receiving no prophylactic platelets non inferior compared to the administration of 1u platelets in order to reduce the risk of catheter-related bleeding?