Sat.May 27, 2023

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PulmCrit: “ARDS” is not a real thing

EMCrit

My dear pulmonologists, I have some bad news. Santa Claus isn't real. Neither is “ARDS.” “ARDS” has traditionally been conflated with a specific histopathological form of lung injury: diffuse alveolar damage (DAD). Lectures, chapters, and articles typically juxtapose these two entities, promoting the concept that they're one and the same.

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Second degree AVB Mobitz Type II

ECG Guru

This ECG is from an 80-year-old lady who has collapsed or had sycopal episodes several times. The ECG comes from a Holter monitor. She has arterial hypertension and coronary artery disease. The ECG shows a second-degree, Mobitz Type II AV block. In both types of AVB, the PP intervals are usually the same.

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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

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We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. It’s time to learn smarter. Originally published at JournalFeed , a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates. Follow Dr. Clay Smith at @spoonfedEM , and sign up for email updates here. #1: And the Best Shoulder Reduction Award Goes to… Spoon Feed This meta-analysis found Boss-Holzach-Matter/Davos and FARES had the most favorable value for success rates, while both FARES and modified external rotation

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How to CPR | #1 Shoulder Reduction

JournalFeed

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of May 22-26, 2023. These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member. How to CPR Spoon Feed Using a 1-handed technique in infants <1yr and 2-handed technique in children >1yr resulted in deeper compressions, closer to AHA guideline recommendations, but compliance with rate and depth were mediocre regardless of technique. #1 Shoulder Reduction Spoo

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