Emergency Live

JANUARY 11, 2024

A Historical Overview of Early Rescue Techniques and Their Evolution Early Traces of Rescue in Prehistory The history of human rescue dates back long before the advent of modern civilization, rooted in the depths of prehistory. Archaeological excavations in various parts of the world have revealed that ancient humans already possessed the knowledge and skills […] The post The origins of rescue: prehistoric traces and historical developments appeared first on Emergency Live.

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The Trauma Pro

JANUARY 11, 2024

The pendulum has swung from the use of whole blood in the early 20th century, to component therapy in the 1960s, and now a gradual move toward incorporating whole blood again. More and more papers are being published, and many trauma centers are looking for ways to integrate whole blood into their massive transfusion protocols. Much of the literature has been dedicated to safety and effectiveness, but little has examined thrombotic complications from its use.

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Science Based Medicine

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Wellness Company, promoted by Dr. Peter McCullough, is the product of a trend in which antivax doctors have predictably become just quacks. At least in this case, there is an amusing quack fight at the heart of it all. The post The Wellness Company: How antivaccine grift becomes plain old quackery first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 6, 2024

Reference: Remick KE, et al. National Assessment of Pediatric Readiness of US Emergency Departments during the Covid-19 Pandemic. JAMA Netw Open. July 2023 Date: Dec 11, 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Rachel Hatcliffe is a pediatric emergency medicine attending at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Her research focuses on prehospital care of children with anaphylaxis. […] The post SGEM #425: Are You Ready for This?

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Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 11, 2024

A few weeks ago, I went to a poetry reading at my favorite bookstore. I enjoyed the poetry. I was even more interested in the discussion between the author and the audience that followed each poem. The author had written most of the poems during COVID. She and the audience reflected on the dark days of 2020. They talked about this period as a remarkable and unique time in their lives.

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The Trauma Pro

JANUARY 12, 2024

In theory, tiered trauma centers should allow patients with lesser injuries to be treated at lower levels and more severe trauma at higher-level centers. This parallels the resource availability at those centers. In reality, many patients with injuries that seem complex (solid organ, children, and TBI) are transferred due to a “lack of comfort” in taking care of them or the perception that they may deteriorate quickly.

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Science Based Medicine

JANUARY 12, 2024

The many sheltered doctors who confidently said herd immunity was at hand and that fear of COVID was pathological are the last people to sanctimoniously sermonize on the importance of trust in medicine. The post Dr. Lucy McBride: “As physicians, dispensing false hope is dangerous & unethical.” first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Life in the Fast Lane

JANUARY 10, 2024

John Mackenzie and Amanda Beech Procedure: Speculum examination Emergency Procedure: Speculum examination, how (and when) to find the cervix in the emergency department.

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The Trauma Pro

JANUARY 9, 2024

Injured older adults typically sustain those injuries from blunt mechanisms. Radiographic evaluation, particularly CT scans, does not have good supporting literature to dictate which exams should be used in particular patients. There is a long-standing debate on the merits of pan-scan vs. selective scans when using CT. EAST sponsored a multicenter study to look for specific history and physical exam findings that could help direct CT evaluation.

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Science Based Medicine

JANUARY 10, 2024

Dual Sympathetic Block is being promoted as a treatment for PTSD prior to any convincing clinical evidence. The post Dual Sympathetic Reset for PTSD first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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PulmCCM

JANUARY 8, 2024

Smaller blood-collection tubes to reduce red blood cell transfusion (STRATUS trial) Cumulatively, daily labs on hospitalized patients deplete substantial volumes of blood, almost all of which is wasted. The 4 to 6 mL of blood drawn per standard tube is a legacy of older equipment: modern testing machines only need <0.5 mL per sample, and the rest is discarded.

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Life in the Fast Lane

JANUARY 11, 2024

Mark Corden and Neil Long Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 355 Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 355 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind, enter the medical trivia of FFFF.

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The Trauma Pro

JANUARY 10, 2024

Airway assessment and protection are of paramount importance during trauma care. Airway management is even more challenging in the prehospital environment, where lighting and patient positioning may be suboptimal, and injuries or policies may prohibit orotracheal intubation. A variety of devices have been developed to make airway control simpler and faster.

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First 10 EM

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is a guest post by Dr Casey Parker MBBS DCH FRACGP DDU DipRGA. I am a rural generalist with postgraduate training in primary care, paediatrics, anaesthesia and diagnostic sonology. My practice includes emergency and inpatient care in Broome Hospital in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia. I also work in a large tertiary […] The post On the Ethical Detention of Patients in the Emergency Department appeared first on First10EM.

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 11, 2024

From Birth to Modernization of Emergency Services Introduction The Italian territorial emergency service, known simply as “118,” has revolutionized the management of healthcare emergencies in Italy. Its development and evolution reflect a radical shift in emergency management, from the era of basic ambulances to technological modernization.

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EMCrit

JANUARY 11, 2024

Should DSI become the new standard? EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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The Trauma Pro

JANUARY 8, 2024

Focused abdominal sonography for trauma (FAST) has been a mainstay of rapid diagnosis for many years. The extended FAST exam (eFAST) adds an examination of the thoracic cavities to the basic exam. The sensitivity and specificity of FAST have mostly been determined. However, there is much less literature outlining the accuracy of the eFAST. The group at Vanderbilt performed a prospective, observational study on the ability of the eFAST exam to detect pneumothorax specifically.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today on the emDOCs cast, we have a special guest, Alexis Koda, core faculty at the Nazareth Emergency Medicine Residency program in Philadelphia, PA. Alexis takes us through marine ingested poisons and infections. Episode 92: Marine Ingested Poisons and Infections Scombroid Pathophysiology: Fish from family Scombroidae Tuna , mackerel, skipjack, bonito Dark-meat fish Herring, bluefish , anchovy, sardine, amberjack, black marlin, and mahi mahi Histidine decarboxylase produces histamine and hista

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 10, 2024

Understanding Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Its Purpose, and Procedure Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to create detailed images of the body’s anatomy and physiological processes. MRI scanners utilize strong magnetic fields, magnetic field gradients, and radio waves to generate images of the body’s organs […] The post Magnetic resonance imaging: a comprehensive guide appeared first on Eme

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 10, 2024

Transfusion Decisions in Severe Anaemia Reducing child mortality remains high on the global health agenda. It’s important we think about ways and means to do this with both population-based and targeted approaches. Let’s take the humble blood transfusion – used in emergency departments across the globe and playing a key role in critical care. Severe anaemia is a common and life-threatening cause of hospital admission in children in sub-Saharan Africa. 8% die in hospital, with a further 12% dying

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Science Based Medicine

JANUARY 11, 2024

SBM's guest contributor and ophthalmologist, Dr. DAvid Weinberg, provides an update on the phase 3 trials of pegcetacoplan for macular degeneration. The results are still disappointing. The post Pegcetacoplan (Syfovre™) for macular degeneration: an update first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 8, 2024

Author: Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) // Reviewed by Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) The American Heart Association 2023 Guideline Updates for 2023 were just published. This post will focus on the key parts of the guideline that affect ED evaluation and management. Major Updates Avoid routine use of calcium in patients with cardiac arrest. Calcium is associated with harm but is still necessary in certain situations (hyperkalemia, calcium channel blocker overdose) (Level 3 recommendation: no benefit).

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 9, 2024

North Fire Engineering Unveils Advanced Manufacturing Hub in Mytholmroyd, Boosting UK’s Firefighting Vehicle Production North Fire Engineering, a manufacturer of firefighting vehicles, unveiled its new manufacturing facility in Mytholmroyd, Calder Valley, which opened during the Christmas season. Following the announcement in late 2023 of the acquisition of Venari Group’s firefighting division by industry veteran Oliver […] The post North Fire Reveals New Factory with Headquart

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NRC Health

JANUARY 11, 2024

You may not immediately see the connection between running ultramarathons in the mountains and leading a product innovation team, but to Jon Tanner, Product Leader, the parallels are obvious. Both involve setting ambitious goals, overcoming obstacles, and finding fulfillment in testing limits. The post Igniting Human Understanding: Jon Tanner appeared first on NRC Health.

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ALiEM

JANUARY 8, 2024

A 49-year-old female with a past medical history of recurrent diverticulitis initially presented with one month of shortness of breath and a minor nonproductive cough for which she was started on doxycycline by her primary care provider. She then developed a rash on her chest, upper back, and face. Antibiotics were switched to amoxicillin and azithromycin.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 11, 2024

Author: Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) // Reviewed by Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) The American Heart Association (AHA) and Neurocritical Care Society (NCS) released their 2023 Scientific Statement on the critical care management of post ROSC patients. This post covers the key components, with each section starting with the key takeaway followed by the scientific statements.

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 12, 2024

A new era of air rescue vehicles is taking flight, driven by innovations and technological changes Revolution in the Air Rescue Sector The air rescue sector is experiencing a phase of significant growth and innovation. The demand for air ambulance services is on the rise, driven by the need to swiftly transport critical patients and […] The post The evolution of air rescue vehicles: technology and sustainability appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Taming the SRU

JANUARY 12, 2024

r4 case follow up - r1 clinical knowledge: interstitial lung disease - halo - pediatric simulation - pediatric small groups r4 case follow up WITH dr. yates Psychiatric emergency department visits are on the rise in the United States, with roughly 15-19% of all ED visits associated with mental health diagnoses Roughly twenty percent of patients presenting with psychosis have a secondary cause Work up should be determined by the history and physical and may need to be broad, but all patients shou

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The Bottom Line

JANUARY 10, 2024

In acutely ill adults (ED / ICU) does the administration of cefipime or piperacillin-tazobactam (pip-taz) result in an increased incidence of AKI or death by day 14?

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 12, 2024

The following training course educates healthcare providers on the importance of quality end-of-life care. The phrase “end-of-life care” refers to the assistance and medical attention provided in the latter stages of life. This kind of care is not limited to the final minutes before the heart stops pumping and the breathing stops. Before they pass away, older adults frequently have one or more chronic illnesses and require extensive care for days, weeks, or even months.

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 12, 2024

A Detailed Guide for Aspiring EMS Helicopter Pilots First Steps and Training To become an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) helicopter pilot, it is essential to hold a commercial helicopter pilot’s license, which requires a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) second-class medical certificate, although some employers may require a first-class certificate.

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ACEP Now

JANUARY 12, 2024

Case A 74-year-old man presents with five days of fever and urinary incontinence. He has a history of diabetes mellitus type 2. Vital signs are: blood pressure, 117/68; heart rate, 89; resting heart rate, 16; temperature, 37.7 degrees C (99.9 degrees F). On physical examination, he is confused and incoherent. What is the best management of this condition?

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ALiEM

JANUARY 12, 2024

A 42-year old Bengali man with a history of hyperlipidemia presented to the Emergency Department with facial swelling, diffuse rash, renal insufficiency and proteinuria after receiving his COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna) booster dose. There were no adverse events with the first two doses of the vaccine except for mild transient sore throat and cough after the 2nd dose.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 12, 2024

The responsibility of ensuring patient safety has now moved from hospital staff to individual users with access to laser technology, which was previously only available in operating rooms of hospitals. This transition has occurred frequently without the benefit of suitable or sufficient resources. The continual objective of creating and upholding a laser-safe environment for the patient, the staff, and the user at all times continues, irrespective of the practice location, application, or system

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 11, 2024

From Disease Identification to Assessing Bodily Functions What Is PET and How Does It Work? Positron Emission Tomography, commonly known as PET, is a medical imaging technique that uses a radioactive tracer to show how organs and tissues function in real-time. Unlike other imaging techniques such as CT or magnetic resonance imaging, PET focuses on […] The post PET scan: a revolutionary diagnostic test appeared first on Emergency Live.

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ACEP Now

JANUARY 11, 2024

Inclusion of diverse perspectives is an important part of the ACEP mission—we recognize the need for both the voices of members and those of patients. The current Board leadership continues to move closer to being reflective of the evolving diversity of the ACEP membership. Board leaders have been intentional in finding strategic ways to get closer to being representative of the membership, including ways to promote interest in a leadership track and entering a pipeline to help diversify the fut

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JANUARY 11, 2024

In the intricate landscape of healthcare, compliance with regulations isn’t just a choice but a necessity. HIPAA stands as a beacon of privacy and security standards within the industry. Among its many components, one crucial element often overlooked yet central is sanction screening. What is Sanction Screening? Sanction screening involves the meticulous examination of individuals and entities involved in healthcare to ensure they’re not excluded from federal or state healthcare prog

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