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SGEM#344: We Will…We Will Cath You – But should We After An OHCA Without ST Elevations?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

He is interested and experienced in healthcare informatics, previously worked with ED-directed EMR design, and is involved in the New York City Health and Hospitals Healthcare Administration Scholars Program (HASP). She arrives in the emergency department (ED) with decreased level of consciousness and shock.

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LBBB: Using the (Smith) Modified Sgarbossa Criteria would have saved this man's life

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Jesse McLaren (@ECGcases), of Emergency Medicine Cases Reviewed by Pendell Meyers and Steve Smith An 85yo with a history of hypertension developed chest pain and collapsed, and had bystander CPR. The patient was brought to the ED as a possible Code STEMI and was seen directly by cardiology. Vitals were HR 58 BP 167/70 R20 sat 96%.

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An EM Resident’s Guide to Basic Airway Management

Core EM

While this guide isnt exhaustive, its designed by residents, for residents, to provide practical tips and foundational knowledge thats crucial in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of the ED. Introduction Airway management is a critical ED skill to master. History When did they last eat (aspiration risk)?

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