EB Medicine

MAY 1, 2024

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD interview Reuben J. Strayer, MD, author of the May 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Current Concepts in Ketamine Therapy in the Emergency Department Diving Into Ketamine Use in Emergency Medicine Understanding Ketamine: From Origins to Emergency Use Exploring the Ketamine Brain Continuum Ketamine Dosing and Administration Techniques Combining Ketamine with Neuroleptic Medications Practical Approaches to Ketamine for Pain Management In

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Science Based Medicine

MAY 1, 2024

Kava is an herbal supplement used mainly for its calming psychoactive effects. It is a traditional drink in Oceania that has been used for centuries. It has also been linked to liver toxicity and cases of liver failure and even death. However, the liver toxicity of kava is extremely controversial – this controversy, however, reflects the various narratives that we see surrounding […] The post Kava and Liver Damage first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Sensible Medicine

MAY 1, 2024

If RCTs are the most useful study design, and articles about case control studies are my favorite to read, the use and interpretation of diagnostic tests and the articles that define test characteristics are my favorite to think about, talk about, and teach. I think this is because diagnosis is so core to what a general internist brings to health care.

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NRC Health

MAY 1, 2024

As the healthcare industry engages more with AI and technological solutions, measuring whether it advances Human Understanding, the gold standard for patient experience care, is imperative. The post Exploring AI and tech to enhance the patient experience appeared first on NRC Health.

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AED Leader

MAY 1, 2024

Public spaces are bustling hubs of activity, filled with people going about their daily lives. Whether it’s a park, a shopping center, or a sports stadium, these spaces are where communities gather and interact. With such a high volume of people in one place, it’s crucial to prioritize safety and be prepared for emergencies. One essential piece of equipment that every public space should have is an outdoor AED cabinet.

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Maria Yang, MD

MAY 1, 2024

A tent in the woods is a symbol of defiance. Whether among towering trees, on a rocky beach, or next to an icy lake, it is a marker of someone intruding upon the natural world. Even if the tent and its occupants leave no trace, the tent itself is a trace, a brightly colored sign of someone who is passing through and does not naturally belong there. A tent on a cracked sidewalk, underneath a concrete bridge, or tucked into the corner of a parking lot is a symbol of resignation.

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Clinical Correlations

MAY 1, 2024

By Alison Cline Peer Reviewed Let’s Start with a Case… A 79-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation and stroke presents to the emergency department with new focal neurologic deficits in the setting of a recent upper.

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Mind The Bleep

MAY 1, 2024

Whether you’re interested in orthopaedics or not, knowledge of basic fracture management can be useful in any ED. Start at the beginning… As with any other patient, take a focused history. What happened and why? Sometimes this can be more important, especially if the patient cannot recall the event. Things to ask and think about: · What happened before, during, and after the injury. · Mechanism of injury · Any other injuries or symptoms o Especially head injury o Do a s

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