ALiEM
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
A 24-year-old G1P0010 female with a PMHx of ovarian cyst (unknown laterality) and emergency contraceptive use 3 months prior presented with sudden onset abdominal pain (upper > lower) that awoke her from sleep four hours prior to presentation with associated nausea and mild lower back pain. The pain is 10/10, sharp, stabbing, and diffuse. Additionally, she reported trace white vaginal discharge at baseline.
EMergucate
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Answers: PH = 7.479, that is mild acidaemia. HCO3 = 30 mmol/L (that is high). So, we have metabolic alkalosis. Next we check the respiratory compensation for metabolic alkalosis.
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American Ambulance Association
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Input Requested: EMS Education Agenda 2050 NHTSA plans community-lead revision of 1996 Education Agenda, tackling education to clinicians The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment regarding the upcoming revision […] The post EMS.gov | Input Requested: EMS Education Agenda 2050 appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Four-year-old Ed is being resuscitated for presumed Invasive Group A Streptococcal Sepsis from tonsilitis. He presented tachycardic and hypotensive with a capillary refill time of 5 seconds. After 40ml/kg of IV 0.9% NaCl, his HR came down a little, but the effect was short-lived. He has an HR of 190/min, and his BP is 85/35 mmHg. The CRT is unchanged.
American Ambulance Association
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Emergency Medicine in Rural America | OAS Episode 198 NOVEMBER 19TH, 2023 | 36:56 | E198 SHARE EMBED RECAST SUBSCRIBE DOWNLOAD MP3 EPISODE SUMMARY Two experts in emergency medical services joined the podcast […] The post NCSL Podcast | Emergency Medicine in Rural America appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
First 10 EM
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Evidentiary amnesia is a term I use to describe the phenomenon I frequently encounter in which evidence seems to be forgotten over time. When I hear people lecture about the management of intracranial hemorrhage, and even when I invite incredibly smart people to write about neurologic emergencies, blood pressure management is always recommended. But why?
American Ambulance Association
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The next public meeting of the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will be held virtually on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. ET. Advanced registration is required. To register […] The post National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) Public Meeting on November 30, 2023 appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Written by Jesse McLaren A 45 year old presented with two weeks of recurring non-exertional chest pain, now constant for an hour. Below is old and then new ECG (old on top; new below). What do you think? Both ECGs have normal sinus rhythm, normal conduction and normal voltages. There’s a change in axis that may interfere with direct lead-to-lead comparison, but there appear to be larger T waves in I/aVL and new TWI in III/aVF.
EMDocs
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Authors: Katey DG Osborne, MD (EM Attending Physician; Tacoma, WA), Rachel Bridwell, MD (EM Attending Physician; Tacoma, WA) // Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK, EM Attending Physician, UTSW / Parkland Memorial Hospital) and Brit Long, MD (@long_brit, EM Attending Physician, San Antonio, TX) Welcome to emDOCs revamp! This series provides evidence-based updates to previous posts so you can stay current with what you need to know.
This Podcast Will Kill You
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
With a history extending back millennia, with a biology that leads to permanent disability for tens of millions of people globally, and with a bacterial endosymbiont that may prove to be its Achilles heel, the filarial parasites that cause lymphatic filariasis are quite the complex creatures. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of this neglected tropical disease – also known as elephantiasis.
ACEP Now
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The third annual Stanford Emergency Medicine Innovation Symposium (STEMI X) was held on June 22nd, 2023.This year’s Symposium featured a keynote presentation on digital transformation in emergency medicine from Dr. Jared Conley, multiple expert panels and round table discussions, and innovation workshops. Topics covered included doctor-driven disruption, innovation through entrepreneurship, and the revolutionary power of AI in the ED.
The FllightBridge ED
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of cardiac care, Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) stand out as a beacon of hope and innovation.
University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Background: -Initial lactate clearance over 2 hours has been used to measure pt response to resuscitation in sepsis. However, data.
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