Fri.Nov 10, 2023

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ECG Video Blog #403 (220) — Ps,Qs,3Rs Approach to this Tachycardia.

Ken Grauer, MD

== — CLICK HERE — for a V ideo presentation of this case! Below are slides used in my video presentation. For full discussion of this case — See ECG Blog #220 — == The long lead II rhythm strip shown in Figure-1 was obtained from an 51-year-old man who presented to the ED ( Emergency Department ) with "palpitations" that began 1 hour earlier. HOW would you interpret this tracing?

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Entirely predictable: More parents don't want routine vaccination for their kids

Sensible Medicine

The CDC has just reported that more parents than ever are getting vaccine exemptions for their children entering Kindergarten. For many of us who have witnessed the CDC’s repeated blunders with kids COVID19 vaccines, this result is entirely predictable. The CDC has lost the trust of the American people, and it will keep getting worse. First, let me say, I warned them.

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Guidelines for Consultants to the Trauma Service

The Trauma Pro

My last two posts were dedicated to the use of consultants for your trauma patients. Here are my thoughts on best practices in using their services. Trauma surgeons often rely on consultants to assist in the care of their patients. Orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons are some of the more frequent consultants, but various other surgical and medical specialists may be needed.

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What Vomiting Tells Us in Urgent Medical Situations

Emergency Live

Deciphering the Language of Vomiting: A Guide for Disease Recognition in Emergencies Vomiting is the body’s response to a wide range of disorders and diseases, and is often a sign of medical emergency. Learning to decipher the language of vomiting can be critical for timely diagnosis and effective medical intervention. So let’s try to understand […] The post What Vomiting Tells Us in Urgent Medical Situations appeared first on Emergency Live.

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U.S. Infant Mortality Increases for First Time in 20 Years

Science Based Medicine

Recently published CDC data has revealed an increase in the number of infant deaths in 2022, the first in two decades. The United States continues to struggle with serious healthcare disparities and to lag behind other countries when it comes to keeping young children alive. The post U.S. Infant Mortality Increases for First Time in 20 Years first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Which Hospitals in Addis Ababa Have a First Aid Service?

Emergency Live

Discover Key Hospitals in Addis Ababa for Emergency Care and First Aid Services Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, is home to a growing population and a diverse healthcare system. First aid services play a crucial role in providing immediate medical care and initial support to individuals in need of urgent assistance. In this […] The post Which Hospitals in Addis Ababa Have a First Aid Service?

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SAEM Clinical Images Series: Man with a Recurrent Rash

ALiEM

A 33-year-old male presented to the emergency department with a diffuse pruritic rash that appeared several days after starting Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) for a dental infection. Initially beginning on the torso and low back, the rash spread to the palms, soles, and genitalia. Progression stopped after discontinuing TMP-SMX. He conveyed a remote history of a similar rash following use of an unknown medication, and noted that several of the current lesions arose at the same location

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" One week ago in kick boxing class."

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

[link] "I was kicked in the inside of my knee while it was straight (extended). Look at the x-ray and tell me if its bad".

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Critical Care Evidence Updates – October 2023

The Bottom Line

What’s new in the Critical Care literature – monthly updates

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Emergency Evidence Updates – October 2023

The Bottom Line

What’s new in the Critical Care literature – monthly updates

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