EMS 12-Lead
AUGUST 20, 2024
A 50 y/o Male presented to the ED with new-onset chest discomfort. He reported no pertinent history (eg, HTN, HLD, DM, Smoking, etc). The initial Trop I returned <0.012 ng/mL. Here is the time-zero ECG. The critical features that immediately caught my attention were both the hyperacute T-wave in aVL, and the reciprocal down-up T-wave in III.
EMergucate
AUGUST 20, 2024
The following ECG is from a 50-year-old man with no past medical history. He has a history of acute onset of palpitations 20 minutes ago with associated chest tightness.
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Paramedics World
AUGUST 20, 2024
Feeling like the world is spinning around you when it’s perfectly still? You might be experiencing vertigo. Don’t let this dizzying sensation throw you off balance! In this blog post,… The post Understanding Vertigo: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment appeared first on Paramedics World.
Life in the Fastlane
AUGUST 20, 2024
James Pearlman Introduction to an ICU rotation Introduction to an ICU rotation.
CanadiEM
AUGUST 20, 2024
An 85-year-old woman who lives independently at home was hospitalized three days ago for pneumonia. She has multiple comorbidities, including dementia, hypertension and diabetic neuropathy. While in hospital, the patient’s care team noticed her losing balance, and it was determined that the patient was at high risk of falling. One evening, the patient attempted to go to the bathroom independently.
NHCPS Save a Life
AUGUST 20, 2024
If you are looking to prepare to work as a rescuer in any situation, you may be considering your BCLS certification. What is it? Why do you need it? To help you learn what your basic life support certification options are and which one is best for you, consider the following details. BCLS vs BCLS […] The post BCLS vs BLS Certification: Key Differences and Choosing the Right One appeared first on SaveaLife.com.
Paramedics World
AUGUST 20, 2024
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about glaucoma – a common yet serious eye condition that affects millions of people worldwide. From understanding the different… The post Understanding Glaucoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment appeared first on Paramedics World.
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NHCPS Save a Life
AUGUST 20, 2024
If you are looking to prepare to work as a rescuer in any situation, you may be considering your BCLS certification. What is it? Why do you need it? To help you learn what your basic life support certification options are and which one is best for you, consider the following details. BCLS vs BCLS […] The post BCLS vs BLS Certification: Key Differences and Choosing the Right One appeared first on SaveaLife.com.
This Podcast Will Kill You
AUGUST 20, 2024
In last week’s episode/love song to poison control centers, we journeyed through the history of these centers, from idea to institution. This week, we pick up where we left off by taking stock of the incredible impact that poison control centers have had on public health and individual lives. We also get a thrilling behind-the-scenes look at the operational side of things – who is on the other end of the line when you call poison control?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
This ECG was emailed to me by Sam Ghali. (@EM_RESUS) "What do you think, Steve? 69 year old woman with chest pain.” What do you think? I responded: " Suggestion of inferior OMI, but not quite diagnostic." There is an incomplete RBBB. There is minimal STE in lead III with an inverted T-wave, suggesting acute MI with some degree of reperfusion. Same in aVF.
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