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ECG of the week 29/1/2025

EMergucate

An 86yr male presents with syncope and melena. Hb 76. His ECG is below: What is the Rythm? What is you management plan for this patient?

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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Innovations and Care Models

Stem EMS

Artificial intelligence in healthcare is transforming patient care, improving efficiency, and making healthcare systems more accessible L'articolo Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Innovations and Care Models proviene da Stem Ems.

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EM Quick Hits 62 Optimizing RSI Medication Timing, ED Boarding of Older Patients, Prolonged Tourniquet Use, Rural Peer Support Programs, ECG Reciprocal Changes, Nutrition Tips for Shift Workers

Emergency Medicine Cases

On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Anand Swaminathan on optimizing RSI medication timing, Brittany Ellison ED boarding challenges in older patients and solutions to ED crowding and flow, Dave Jeromeon managing prolonged tourniquet application, Nour Khatib and Phil Gillick on a rural peer support case, Jesse McLaren on ECG reciprocal changes in acute coronary occlusion, and Melody Ngon practical nutrition tips for shift workers.

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A 34 yo Man with chest pain and Zero ST Elevation

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Hans Helseth A 34 year old man with no known medical history presented to the ED after an hour of chest pain. He described the pain as a mid sternal "burning sensation" and rated it 8.5 out of 10 at onset, but on presentation to the ED, reported that the pain had improved to 4.5. His first EKG is shown below, with a lead II rhythm strip: EKG 1, 1645 A provisder who is looking for STEMI would not see much in this EKG.

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Global Health in Your Own Backyard – Balancing Family, Field Work and Sustainable Practices in Rural Canada

Emergency Medicine Cases

Discover how Global EM principles can be applied to rural medicine in North America. Dr. Arjun Sithamparapillai challenges misconceptions about Global Health sustainability, and highlights the critical role of teamwork, adaptability, and equity in underserved communities. Perfect for EM professionals balancing family, career, and a passion for global impact.

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Drool School - Hypersalivation & Ketamine

FOAMfrat

In the world of emergency and prehospital medicine, Ketamine is the ultimate multi-tool of medicationspain relief? Check. Sedation? Check. Bronchodilation? Check. Seizure coverage? Check. Journey into a dissociative state? Check. It's no wonder emergency medicine is drooling over this drug. Unfortunately, so are some of our patients. While ketamines versatility makes it an MVP, it does harbor some interesting side effects like hypersalivation.

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Episode 163 Circadian Rhythm: Live from Perth, Australia

This Podcast Will Kill You

We are coming at you with our very first live episode from Perth, Australia! Here at the 2024 Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Annual Scientific Conference and Exhibition , occupational hazards and exposures get top billing. And one of the most ubiquitous hazards, experienced by nearly every industry is fatigue, specifically fatigue caused by circadian rhythm disruption.

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