Science Based Medicine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Despite massive efforts to reduce the disease burden of malaria, it remains a significant cause of disease and death in parts of the world, most notably Sub-Saharan Africa. Now we have a new tool in the fight against malaria – two safe and effective vaccines. Cameroon is just beginning a program to give the vaccine for free to children in four doses […] The post Cameroon Begins First Malaria Vaccine Program first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 24, 2024

From the Unification of Italy to the Modern Emergency Management System The Roots of Civil Protection The history of Civil Protection in Italy has its roots in solidarity and civic assistance. Even in post-unification Italy, emergency relief efforts were not considered a priority of the state but rather entrusted to the military and volunteer organizations. […] The post Civil Protection in Italy: a history of solidarity and innovation appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Taming the SRU

JANUARY 24, 2024

Leadership curriculum: recruiting & building a team r4 Case follow-up - r3 small groups Leadership curriculum: recruiting & building a team WITH Drs. fermann and lAfollette The best leaders understand that the critical component to their success as a leader is building a great team around them This involves getting the right people involved in your organization and empowering them to do their job well Recruitment is not a one person job and should involve the entire team recruiting other

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 24, 2024

Understanding, Preventing, and Managing Aneurysm Risk An aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in the walls of an artery, caused by weakness in the arterial wall. It can develop in any artery but is more common in the aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body, and […] The post Aneurysm: a silent threat appeared first on Emergency Live.

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RebelEM

JANUARY 24, 2024

Take Home Points Achilles tendon rupture is a clinical diagnosis. The Thompson Test should be applied in all suspected cases. Remember to brace or splint a rupture, even if suspected, in the resting equinus position for optimal healing and prevention of further injury. Schedule follow up with orthopedics within 1 week for discussion of operative management vs early rehab protocols.

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 24, 2024

A Look at Current Trends in Medical Specialization The field of medicine is constantly evolving, and with it, the need for specialization. In 2024, some medical specializations have stood out for their demand in the healthcare sector. Prominent Specializations According to data from 2023, some medical specializations filled quickly even during the initial allocation period, […] The post The most in-demand medical specialties of 2024 appeared first on Emergency Live.

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NRC Health

JANUARY 24, 2024

The NRC Health 2024 Pediatric Collaborative is truly a can’t-miss experience, with exceptional presentations that will stir innovative ideas. Check out a preview of the opening workshop! The post Pediatric Collab Preview: Navigating the complexities of pediatric care access appeared first on NRC Health.

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PulmCCM

JANUARY 24, 2024

Targeted temperature management post-cardiac arrest is optional, says AHA New guidelines from the American Heart Association have effectively ended the two decade era of cooling comatose patients post-cardiac arrest. The new advisement : prevent fevers by keeping core temperature ≤37.5° C; cooling below that is optional. Read on for details.

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 24, 2024

From Medieval Origins to Contemporary Social Impact The Misericordie, with over eight hundred years of history, represent an emblematic example of service to others and community solidarity. These confraternities, originating in Italy, have deep roots dating back to the Middle Ages, with the earliest historical documentation attesting to the foundation of the Misericordia of Florence […] The post The Misericordie: a history of service and solidarity appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 24, 2024

Going beyond the algorithm, what can we do when a child is still fitting despite appropriate treatment? Four-year-old Fern is a previously healthy girl who presents with a febrile illness and seizures. Seizure activity did not respond to either first or second-line treatments, so she needed rapid sequence induction and transfer to PICU for ongoing anaesthesia and management.

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