Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 7, 2024

If the ECG is abnormal, the patient should be managed as if exposed to a high voltage (>1000v). Electrical injuries can range from something minor that needs no medical input to tetany of respiratory muscles through to cardiac arrest secondary to dysrhythmia (VF, VT or asystole). Was the voltage high or low (as below)?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 16, 2024

. == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 7/7 /2024 ): == Among the most rewarding type of case for me during my days working in the ED — would be seeing a patient who presented with acute CP ( C hest P ain ) — who I would be able to “cure” simply by recognizing and treating their arrhythmia.

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ESO

APRIL 19, 2024

Data is being put front-and-center in the fire services industry with the implementation of the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) by the U.S. Due to this, it’s important for the industry to develop strategies for better supporting psychiatric patients while avoiding unnecessary ED visits and secondary EMS transports.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

External pacing was attempted but not tolerated and, because the patient was only mildly hypoperfused, she was transported to the ED without further intervention. Here is the first ED ECG: What are you seeing? She went for emergent pacemaker revision. 200 ms, like a PR interval) and pace the ventricle (if needed).

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 3, 2023

Every month we ask some of our friends from PERUKI (Paediatric Emergency Research in the UK and Ireland) to point out something that has caught their eye. During a 6-month period, paediatric patients (< 18 years old) who underwent tracheal intubation in their ED were included in the study. Which way should we go? O’Connell et al.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Among the presentations seen in the ED, few command the same respect as status epilepticus. Status epilepticus can be nuanced to manage. The post Ep 133 Emergency Management of Status Epilepticus appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

The nuances of fracture patterns and delineating mechanically unstable pelvic fractures from stable ones is less important to the ED. Her initial vital signs are blood pressure 76/54 mmHg, heart rate 128 bpm, temperature 37.0˚ C, respiratory rate 20 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation 95% on room air. of pelvic fractures to be open.

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ESO

APRIL 19, 2024

Due to this, it’s important for the industry to develop strategies for better supporting psychiatric patients while avoiding unnecessary ED visits and secondary EMS transports. Mary’s Medical Center and Pam Beach Children’s Hospital and Garrett Hall , Sr.

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AAEM RSA

DECEMBER 3, 2020

20,21 Imaging may be helpful in diagnosis or surgical planning but cannot rule out NSTI and may delay definitive surgical management. Diagnosis is clinical and challenged by overlap with more superficial skin infections (i.e. cellulitis) and the need for thorough examination of the genital region.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 27, 2025

Management ED management should focus on appropriate resuscitation of the patient and early referral to the surgical team. Ensure appropriate bay allocation in ED. It is important to be aware of associated anatomy as often ovarian torsion is associated with other adnexal pathology. The presentation can be a vast spectrum.

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