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Elbow Dislocations

REBEL EM

Elbow Dislocation Definition: Disarticulation of the proximal radius & ulna bones from the humerus Epidemiology: Incidence Second most common joint dislocation (after shoulder) in adults Most commonly dislocated joint in children Accounts for 10-25% of all injuries to the elbow ( Cohen 1998 ) Posterolateral is the most common type of dislocation (..)

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Cerebral Edema and Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Rebaked

Pediatric EM Morsels

Rates of type 1 diabetes have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Kendra Jackson and Rebecca Raffler While we’ve gotten to snack on a Morsel on this subject before , new guidelines and research surrounding DKA and cerebral edema have come to light since the first go ‘round! Neuroimaging is NOT required. GCS score is not sensitive enough.

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Health Care Worker Unionization Uncommon, But Sometimes Necessary

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1 His tragic loss underscores the urgent need for mental health support for residents and fellows. One of the first documented strikes among house staff officers took place in 1974 at Howard University here in Washington, D.C., Accessed December 9, 2024. Accessed 9 December 2024. Oakman T, Smith-Ramakrishnan V.

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Acute OMI or "Benign" Early Repolarization?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Willy Frick A man in his 50s with a history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and prior inferior OMI status post DES to his proximal RCA 3 years prior presented to the emergency department at around 3 AM complaining of chest pain onset around 9 PM the evening prior. ECG 1 What do you think? Grines, C.

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EM@3AM: Brugada Syndrome

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Answer : Brugada Syndrome Epidemiology and Etiology Rare genetic disorder that affects approximately 1 in 5,000 individuals worldwide 1. More common in males than females, with a male-to-female ratio of approximately 8:1 1. Type 1 “Brugada sign” The only type that is considered diagnostic.

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Seizure in a 30 something

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

ECG #1 Interpretation: ECG #1 shows sinus rhythm at a heart rate of 77 bpm. Following more detailed questioning — it turned out the patient had started taking 9 different herbal remedies to ease lethargy and unspecific neurological symptoms. For clarity in Figure-1 — I've reproduced the initial ECG in today's case.

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Occlusion myocardial infarction is a clinical diagnosis

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Triage documented a complaint of left shoulder pain. Moreover , the patient has ongoing symptoms and has an unexplained elevated troponin, so she is having an MI and the only question is whether it is type 1 or type 2 due to hypertension. In this version 1, the Queen of Hearts does not compare serial ECGs. At midnight.

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