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. 4 Survival rate for all burn injuries is around 97%, which is a notable increase from 75% in the 1960’s.

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.

ED 76

ED E-9-1-1 EMS ICU 76

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.

E-9-1-1 52

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

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 13, 2023

Febrile seizure is one of the common presentations in the paediatric ED, causing significant parental anxiety (especially following the first episode). There is a 1:3 or 30% risk of recurrence of the febrile convulsions and occur within 2 years of the first episode. It occurs in children between 6 months to 6 years of age.

E-9-1-1 97

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