EM Ottawa

APRIL 11, 2024

Patients living with functional neurologic disorders (FND) have been deeply stigmatized by the medical system. In a patient survey by FND Hope (an international organization for the research and advocacy around FND) 82% of patient respondents felt they had been treated poorly due to stigma relating to their FND diagnosis, primarily by emergency physicians [1] […] The post Functional Neurologic Disorders appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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EM Literature of Note

APRIL 11, 2024

This is a bit of a fascinating article with a great deal to unpack – and rightly published in a prominent journal. The brief summary – this is a “pragmatic”, open-label, cluster-randomized trial in which a set of interventions designed to increase guideline-concordant care were rolled out via electronic health record tools. These interventions were further supported by “facilitators”, persons assigned to each practice in the intervention cohort to support uptake of the EH

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Taming the SRU

APRIL 11, 2024

Ultrasound GR: cardiac ultrasound - dei: embracing individuality - pediatric emergency procedures - pediatric potpouri - pediatric foreign body aspiration Ultrasound Grand Rounds: The Tell-Tale Cardiac Ultrasound WITH Dr. broadstock Right ventricle evaluation RV size Moderate RV dilation is when RV:LV ratio is greater than 1:1 Studies show this is 98% specific and 50% sensitive for PE TAPSE (Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion) Greater than 1.8 cm is normal Hazard ratio in patients with a

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Science Based Medicine

APRIL 11, 2024

Selective androgen receptor (SARMs) are sports supplements marketed to teens via social media influencers. The post SARMs Harms first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Emergency Live

APRIL 11, 2024

The findings from Fondazione Gimbe highlight a concerning increase in healthcare expenses for Italian households in 2022, raising serious socio-health questions. A Growing Financial Burden on Family Units The analysis conducted by Fondazione Gimbe underscores a worrisome trend. Throughout 2022, Italian families had to bear a considerable burden for healthcare expenses.

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NRC Health

APRIL 11, 2024

Toya Gorley's own experience connects very closely to NRC Health’s philosophy of Human Understanding, because, as she says, “it is about that individual and what matters to them.” The post Igniting Human Understanding: Toya Gorley appeared first on NRC Health.

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Emergency Live

APRIL 11, 2024

Exploring the Features and Functions of the Paramed International Toyota Hiace Ambulance Vehicle Overview The Paramed International Toyota Hiace ambulance is an example of how innovation blends with practicality in the ambulance industry. This vehicle is designed to offer the utmost in terms of efficiency and modernity in the emergency medical rescue service.

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