Pediatric EM Morsels
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Post-COVID everyone seems to be posting the perfect picture of their travels to the far reaches of the world. While this is an exciting change, it allows transmission of illness to countries where they are not endemic. Recently, a pediatric patient presented to the ED who just returned from abroad with a gastroenteritis presentation. In addition to my passion for PEM, I also share a passion for global health.
The Trauma Pro
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Back in the day, the only way to fix a broken thoracic aorta was via left thoracotomy. This was a big procedure, with the possibility of several major complications, with postop paraplegia being one of them. At the time, there was a debate about whether the procedure should be done immediately versus waiting until the patient was well-resuscitated.
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Science Based Medicine
OCTOBER 6, 2023
One thing I've learned during the past few years, is how quickly scenes of mass death fade from the collective memory. Denial is powerful. Everyone just wants to forget. There's no national day of mourning or any memorial to the countless victims of previous vaccine-mandates. It seems that humanity's sad fate is that every generation is doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past.
Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Modern healthcare has evolved dramatically with the integration of technology. While digitization has indeed elevated patient care and broadened its accessibility, it has also brought along challenges, primarily concerning privacy and security. A significant part of this conversation involves the use of communication tools like video conferencing and their compliance with HIPAA.
Sensible Medicine
OCTOBER 6, 2023
SS was a 78-year-old man whose chief concern was simply, “I am dying.” During three visits to his home, I was unable to find anything concerning, or to reassure him that his health was good, or to convince him to come to the office for a more traditional evaluation. Four weeks after our last visit, his wife called me to let me know that he had died in his sleep.
Core Medical Group
OCTOBER 6, 2023
This week, we're thrilled to introduce Danielle, a seasoned travel nurse recruiter with over five and a half years of experience in Core's travel nurse division. When she's not hard at work, you can find her at the barn, horseback riding with her cherished companion, Chauncey! She also loves cherishing valuable moments with her family and two adorable pups, Sadie and Stanley.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
What is the infarct artery? I usually don't ask this question, as it is rarely relevant to the decision to activate the cath lab. This is one case where it made a difference: Right Ventricular MI seen on ECG helps Angiographer to find Culprit Lesion Nevertheless, it is sometimes a fun academic exercise to try to predict the infarct artery: An elderly patient had onset of chest pain one hour prior.
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Mind The Bleep
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Public health is a unique specialty programme – It is the only one you can enter without a medical degree. The good quality of life, diversity of teamwork, and high-impact work mean that the application process is competitive. However, there is a lot you can do to improve your portfolio and the training is comparatively short, so there is no harm in taking your time.
Clinical Correlations
OCTOBER 6, 2023
By Zachary Henig Peer Reviewed Atherosclerosis is the primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of mortality worldwide. To understand the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis, we turn to advances made in molecular biology. Understanding the.
Mind The Bleep
OCTOBER 6, 2023
If you’re a medical student and you know you want to do public health , or simply are interested in public health and want more experience, choosing the options can be confusing. There are currently no guides available that would help with foundation programme applications for public health enthusiasts (until now!). The general processes of applying, and factors you should consider, are outlined in depth in our webinar and article ‘ Ranking Foundation Jobs ‘ It’s helpful
Ken Grauer, MD
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from a middle-aged woman who presented with "palpitations". Of note — she has a history of untreated hyperthyroidism. QUESTIONS: How would YOU interpret the rhythm in Figure-1 ? Can you explain the atrial activity in this rhythm strip? Figure-1: The initial long lead II rhythm strip in today's case. MY Approach to the Rhythm in Figure-1: As per ECG Blog #185 — I favor the P s, Q s, 3 R Approach for interpretation of the cardiac rhythm — beginning with whichever o
Maria Yang, MD
OCTOBER 6, 2023
It took me a couple of months, but I finally got through Down and Out, On the Road: The Homeless in American History (first mentioned in this post ). Here are the main points I took from the book: “Down and Out” refers to people who live in impoverished urban areas. More specifically, people who live on “skid row” are “down and out” (The term “skid row” likely originated in Seattle.
ALiEM
OCTOBER 6, 2023
A 52-year-old male presents to the Emergency Department with a chief complaint of right lower abdominal pain with urinary frequency and urgency over the past week. The pain radiates from his right groin with 10/10 severity at times. He reports multiple diagnoses of urinary tract infections over the last year requiring oral antibiotics. He claims intermittent constipation, denies any trauma, and is a truck driver by trade.
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