Mount Sinai EM

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Let’s talk about mandible dislocations & how we can reduce them. First, we need to take a look at the mandible anatomy – can refer back to this as we discuss mandible dislocation: So how does the mandible dislocate (also called temporomandibular joint dislocation)? Causes: Lateral dislocation Anterior dislocation Often due to trauma – direct blow Can break condylar neck w/ dislocation Lateral dislocations often w/ fracture Check for loose or missing teeth!

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EM Ottawa

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Do you remember when every newborn under 30 days with a fever needed an LP/admission/blood cultures? Well. times are a little different but its nuanced. The goal of this update is to provide a practical update in pediatric emergency medicine to the average Canadian adult or community emergency clinician. We will review the following three […] The post Little People, Big Updates: Updates in Pediatric Emergency Medicine appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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Emergency Live

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Olmedo presents several innovations for the safety of rescuers at REAS 2023 The company from Reggio Emilia, with its seventy-two years of experience in the production of ambulances and special vehicles, marked by continuous growth, both group and technological, presents itself at REAS 2023, with a surprise waiting to be discovered, an innovative project, created, […] The post Olmedo, a new chapter in a story of growth and innovation at REAS 2023 appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Angela Lu is training to be a physician. She’s interested in public policy. As a third year medical student, she teamed up with established leaders to ask a unique question regarding public disclosure of financial relationships. When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issues National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) for services or products, they mean business.

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Emergency Live

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Mariani Fratelli, the SMART AMBULANCE, at REAS 2023 with a new technical gem The Pistoia-based company, a historic brand in the Italian market, always known for excellence in technical thinking and craftsmanship, presents the latest engineering masterpiece by Mauro Massai (CEO) and his team at the Montichiari exhibition: the SMART AMBULANCE The always gracious Eng. […] The post Mariani Fratelli presents the SMART AMBULANCE, the ambulance of the future appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 5, 2023

morbidity and mortality - quality improvement - research grand rounds - r1 clinical knowledge: pres/rcvs - r4 case follow-up: compartment syndrome Morbidity and Mortality WITH dr. finney Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy with COVID-19 Increasing incidence of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy with the COVID-19 pandemic Morbidity and mortality is similar to that of ACS Diagnosis requires findings on U/S and EKG +/- troponin w/o significant obstructive CAD and the absence of other mimicking diagnoses Treatment is su

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University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

OCTOBER 5, 2023

It's finally spooky season with Halloween around the corner and candy to be ingested, so let's talk about pediatric ingestions. Here are some comm.

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SheMD

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Disclaimer: This post was written before the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the interview information may not be relevant during the 2020-2021 & 2021-2022 academic years. As we start the 2019-2020 interview season, I have had time to reflect on my experiences as both an interviewee and interviewer. This year will be my 7th season of residency interviews- and I would like to share what I have learned!

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AED Leader

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Ambulance worker Shaun McBride suddenly collapsed after strapping 72-year-old patient Tommy Stewart into a vehicle for transfer from Glen O’Dee Hospital in Banchory to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Scotland. Mr. Stewart couldn’t reach the horn but yelled for help until a hospital caterer came out and nurse Freya Smith-Nicol was alerted. The 28-year-old nurse performed CPR for 25 minutes, with help from a team, until an ambulance arrived.

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Medical Law

OCTOBER 5, 2023

You may have heard that jaywalking is now legal in California, but this is incorrect. Jaywalking is still against the law, but as of January 1, 2023, police are no longer permitted to stop pedestrians and issue citations for jaywalking unless the person who is crossing the street is creating a hazard. What Is Jaywalking? Jaywalking is not a legally defined criminal offense in California.

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Greater Sydney Area HEMS

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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PHARM

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Increasing the sum total of human happiness — Read on amp.abc.net.

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RebelEM

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) can lead to pulmonary and systemic inflammation, resulting in impaired gas exchange, sepsis, organ failure, and an increased risk of death. Corticosteroids have excellent anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects that could mitigate some of the inflammation caused by pneumonia. There have been several randomized trials that have shown glucocorticoids have positive effects in patients with CAP.

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