Critical Care Scenarios

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

We learn about pancreaticoduodenectomy (the Whipple) with Michael Cavnar (@DrMikeCavnar), surgical oncologist at University of Kentucky, with a fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology from Sloan Kettering. He specializes in GI surgical oncology (liver, pancreas, stomach, etc), with ongoing research in GI stromal tumors and hepatic artery infusion pump chemotherapy.

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Chicago EMT Training

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

We occasionally get an inquiry asking to become a paramedic. It's encouraging to hear that there is still interest in becoming first responders! A quick breakdown on the differences between an EMT-B(asic) and an EMT-P(aramedic) Basic Life Support (BLS) vs Advanced Life Support (ALS) So there it is. The two main levels of care you would probably see in the prehospital setting.

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Advanced Life Support BLS EMT EMT 130

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

7-year-old Tilly is brought to your emergency department at 11 p.m. by her father. She has had abdominal pain for two days, and it has now moved to the right side. She is obviously uncomfortable. Abdominal pain in children is common, accounting for over 1 in 20 attendances to paediatric emergency departments [1]. Differentiating between self-limiting and surgical conditions can be particularly challenging in younger patients who often present with non-specific symptoms and signs.

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Emergency Department ALS OR Ambulance 105

Broome Docs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Controversial title… courtesy of Dr Justin Morgenstern. In this podcast Justin tells me about the evidentiary basis for our modern obsession with clinical decision rules and tools. We discuss the reasons that these tools may seem like a great idea, the reality of practice and how we may be able to do better in the future. So if you have ever used a decision tool in the ED – Wells, Ottawa, PECARN, San Francisco, HEART… or any other acronym you need to stop and have a listen to u

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ED OR 102

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Think before placing a nasogastric tube! Multiple articles which discussed complications of NGT placement were included in this integrati.

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EMS 20/20

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Spencer and Chris bring in the big guns from the Standard of Care podcast, Samantha Johnson and Nick Adams! This episode is probably one of the most disturbing cases of neglect we've reviewed in a while, so you've been warned! Spencer and Chris bring in the big guns from the Standard of Care podcast, Samantha Johnson and Nick Adams! This episode is probably one of the most disturbing cases of neglect we've reviewed in a while, so you've been warned!

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University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For the folks who have been in practice for a while, you may be aware of the roller-coaster evidence base looking at steroids for pneumonia. On.

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