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How to make your own low-cost ultrasound model to practice IV access

Mount Sinai EM

Materials Materials to build a DIY homemade low-cost ultrasound model for intravenous access Shallow plastic container x 2 Pipes, different sizes (Suction tubing, oxygen tubing, plastic cover for needles) Metal screw or nail Some waterproof glue or glue gun Beef gelatin 150g + warm tap water 800ml + Rubbing alcohol 50ml Hand mixer Spoon or strainer Cooking oil Making the mold Make holes to both sides of the container to pass the tubings through and through (I used a hot screw for this) Pass the

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Lecture by Smith: Selected Cases of Occlusion MI (OMI), or not, on the ECG

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

This may be my best lecture yet. I gave it virtually to the Kaiser group. You can access it also on the "Lectures and Podcasts" link on the Banner above. [link] == MY Comment, by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 8/6 /2023 ): == Brilliant talk by Dr. Smith on the state of the art addressing the “need for OMI — and the fallacy of STEMI”. For skeptics ( including cardiologists ) — Any questions about “Who is Dr.

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Fractures App

Life in the Fast Lane

Mike Cadogan Fractures App The Fractures App is yet another fantastic, simple and effective bedside app created by Tom Fadial and Spencer Tomberg

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Grand Rounds Recap 7.26.23

Taming the SRU

Morbidity and Mortality - Left Ventricular Thrombus - Aneurysmal SAH - Opioid Use Disorder Morbidity and Mortality WITH Dr. Kletsel Pustular psoriasis Psoriasis is characterized by discrete plaques of erythema, scales, and fissures of the extremities It is associated with significant morbidity & treatment consists of topical steroids, along with referral to establish with dermatology Use caution with systemic steroids as they can potentially worsen flares While rare, pustular psoriasis is th

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McBurney's point and positive sign in appendicitis

Emergency Live

McBurney's point is a landmark used in medicine and semiotics in the physical examination of the abdomen The post McBurney's point and positive sign in appendicitis appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Increase Your Gain for Ocular POCUS

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

Prior research has shown that EPs can accurately detect ocular pathology using POCUS. A recent retrospective review looked at how ult.

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187. Rabies: don't mess with skunks

Board Bombs

Skunks, bats, foxes, dogs, and even raccoons. Friendly Disney animals? Not anymore. Let’s talk about rabies- when to vaccinate, when not to, and good board-relevant info that will help you save a patient’s wallet (and life too). Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com.

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Is this a Harlequin Skin Change?

Pediatric Education

Patient Presentation The parents of a 9-month-old female sent pictures of their daughter’s face through the institution’s electronic medical record and wanted to know if they should be worried about a rash. The pediatrician noted generalized facial redness on the left half of the face which created a well-demarcated line down the center of the patient’s face.

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Taming ERAS - Applying to Residency UPDATED for 2023-2024

SheMD

In medical school, have you ever felt like EVERYTHING is on fire? Have you ever felt like your life is going up in flames? Do you feel that way when you think about applying for residency and the match? We DID! Our goal is to help you PUT OUT THE FIRES. One of the best ways, is to stay on top of things and put out LITTLE FLAMES before they become BIG FIRES.

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