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SGEM #425: Are You Ready for This? Pediatric Readiness of Emergency Departments

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Reference: Remick KE, et al. National Assessment of Pediatric Readiness of US Emergency Departments during the Covid-19 Pandemic. 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. Reference: Remick KE, et al.

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The Broselow-Luten System

Pediatric EM Morsels

Broselow-Luten Color-Coded Length-Based Weight-Estimation System: History of [Emergency Medical Services for Children] Designed by Dr. James Broselow. Dr. Broselow was family medicine but switched to emergency medicine. Emergency Medical Services for Children] “Red to Head.” One end of the tape is red with an arrow.

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ToxCard: Second Generation Antipsychotic Overdose

EMDocs

8 GI hypomotility to the point of ileus has also been observed and is thought to be related to the anticholinergic properties of this medication. Gummin DD, Mowry JB, Beuhler M, et al. Riboldi I, Cavaleri D, Capogrosso CA, et al. Movement Disorder Emergencies. Published 2022. 8 Hypersalivation can occur.

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Implementing Ultrasound w/ Allen Wolfe

FOAMfrat

The integration of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is transforming emergency medical services (EMS) by enhancing diagnostic capabilities and improving accuracy in answering important clinical questions. Air Medical Journal, 43(4), 367. SAGE open medicine, 8, 2050312120932706. link] Beckl, R., Carrera, K. Rossitto, F.,

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SGEM#356: Drugs are Gonna Knock You Out – Etomidate vs. Ketamine for Emergency Endotracheal Intubation

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: January 16th, 2022 Reference: Matchett, G. Etomidate versus ketamine for emergency endotracheal intubation: a randomized clinical trial. Ketamine for Emergency Endotracheal Intubation first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Date: January 16th, 2022 Reference: Matchett, G.

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How Long Should EM Residency Be? New Studies Shed Light

ACEP Now

Residency length has varied since the inception of the specialty of emergency medicine. 2,3 In the 2021-2022 academic year, categorical (non-combined) EM residency lengths included 221 (80 percent) PGY 1-3 and 55 (20 percent) PGY 1-4 programs. References Nelson LS, Calderon Y, Ankel FK, et al. Ann Emerg Med. J Emerg Med.

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How Long Should an Emergency Medicine Residency Be?

ACEP Now

2,3 In the 2021-2022 academic year, categorical (non-combined) EM residency lengths included 221 (80 percent) PGY 1-3 and 55 (20 percent) PGY 1-4 programs. For example, an emergency medical services scholarly track may not provide trainees with equal qualifications to a fellowship. Ann Emerg Med. Ann Emerg Med.

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