ALiEM
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
A 61-year-old female with a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes, and normal pressure hydrocephalus s/p VP shunt (last revision nine months ago) presented to the Emergency Department (ED) for evaluation after noticing a “string” coming out of her anus today. Associated symptoms included nausea and a mild headache for one day, and one episode of vomiting prior to arrival.
American Ambulance Association
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
On September 6, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that CMS and its contractor, Wisconsin Physician Service Insurance Corporation (WPS), have begun the process of notifying […] The post CMS Notifies Individuals Potentially Impacted by WPS Data Breach appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
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First 10 EM
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Welcome back to another research roundup. This edition doesn’t have any immediate practice changers, but I think there are some very important topics. Enjoy. The BroomeDocs podcast: [link] The BroomeDocs podcast on YouTube: (I am on vacation, so this will probably be inserted later.) In a surprise to no one who reads First10EM, clinical judgment […] The post The September 2024 Research Roundup appeared first on First10EM.
American Ambulance Association
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Cybersecurity & Fleet Interest Groups appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Written by Willy Frick A 40 year old woman was at home cooking when she developed chest pain. She took an oxycodone and called EMS. Her presenting ECG is shown below: ECG 1 What do you think? I sent this to Drs. Meyers and Smith and the response was: "I’m quite confident that this is OMI." Here is the Queen's verdict with explainability: She sees OMI with low confidence.
REBEL EM
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
A newborn boy presents to the emergency department shortly after a home delivery. The mother had routine prenatal care and reports that he was due in 2 days. The patient appears term and vigorous but is in respiratory distress and gasping for air. His heart rate is 80 bpm. What percent of oxygen should you initially use while providing positive pressure ventilation to this patient?
Paramedics World
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Colon cancer is a topic that often brings about feelings of fear and uncertainty. However, understanding the disease can empower us to take charge of our health. With early detection… The post Understanding Colon Cancer: Symptoms, Stages, and Treatment appeared first on Paramedics World.
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Paramedics World
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Melanoma. It’s a term that often sends shivers down our spines, but what do we really know about this serious skin cancer? With rising awareness and the sun shining brighter… The post Understanding Melanoma – Types, Causes, Prevention & More appeared first on Paramedics World.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
It’s 1 a.m. in our busy emergency department, and I’m assessing a 6-year-old breathing quickly. To me, it just doesn’t add up. He’s had our full viral wheeze treatment over an hour ago, and on auscultation, he’s not wheezy anymore; his oxygen saturations are perfect. So why is he breathing so fast? His father tells him to “breathe normally!” but that just worsens things.
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