Core EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

7 86% of burn injuries are thermal burns (as opposed to chemical or electric), with 43% resulting from a direct exposure to fire, 34% from scalding liquid, and 9% from a hot object. 9 Apply a topical antimicrobial (eg. First aid and treatment of minor burns.” 2004 Jun 19;328(7454):1487-9. Tintinalli, et al.

ED 246

ED E-9-1-1 First Aid OR 246

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

He reported having a COVID-19 infection 3 weeks ago but felt better 1-2 weeks ago. COPD, cystic fibrosis), HIV/AIDS, cancer, immunosuppressed (i.e. 1 WHO Critical Priority Fungal Pathogens Cryptococcus neoformans Globally distributed, found in soil/wood/trees 1 C. mortality: 42-63% 5 Invasive Candida spp. not Candida spp.

ED 71

ED E-9-1-1 EMS ICU 71

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 10, 2023

There are 5 annular ligaments on each finger and 2 for the thumb, 3 Cruciate ligaments associated with each finger and 1 Oblique ligament that is associated with the thumb. Each ligament is named after the first initial of its group and then assigned a number depending on their position on each digit. How would you manage this injury?

E-9-1-1 52

E-9-1-1 Emergency Department OR ED 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 13, 2023

There is a 1:3 or 30% risk of recurrence of the febrile convulsions and occur within 2 years of the first episode. There is a very low risk of developing epilepsy following febrile convulsions (approximately 2% following simple seizures and 5% following complex seizures as compared to 1% in the general population).

E-9-1-1 97

E-9-1-1 ED OR First Aid 97