Emergency Medicine Cases

MARCH 19, 2024

In this part 1 of our 2-part podcast series on Asthma Management we explore a systematic approach to managing patients presenting to the ED with asthma exacerbations. Our discussion will emphasize the critical role of a thorough history and physical examination in effectively stratifying patient risk and guiding treatment/disposition decisions. Additionally, we'll examine the importance of providing comprehensive discharge medications and instructions to mitigate both mortality and morbidity ass

ED 276

ED EMS 276

EMergucate

MARCH 19, 2024

The following ECG is from a 65 year old lady who has presented with two hours of central chest pain. She has a history of hypertension and is a current smoker. What are the key features on her ECG?

130

130

Emergency Medicine Cases

MARCH 19, 2024

In this Waiting to Be Seen blog Dr. Howard Ovens outlines 4 key learnings from his extensive career in EM leadership: Be a good clinician, get substantial real-world experience, take a long-term view of benefits and risks and get along with your counterparts in the leadership dyad. The post WTBS 29 Four Key Learnings from a Career in Emergency Medicine Leadership appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

EMS 207

EMS 207

FOAMfrat

MARCH 19, 2024

The Hamilton T1 is quickly becoming one of the most prominent ventilators in the transport environment. While initially, all the bells and whistles can be intimidating, some high points make the learning curve slightly less steep. My goal for this blog is to highlight some "hacks" that are actually just strategies you should know and common misconceptions.

OR 135

OR 135

EMergucate

MARCH 19, 2024

The abdominal x-ray is from a neonate with vomiting. What can be seen? Answer will be posted later.

EMS 130

EMS 130

EMDocs

MARCH 19, 2024

Today on the emDOCs cast with Jess Pelletier and Brit Long, we discuss the challenging diagnosis of spontaneous cervical artery dissection (sCAD). Episode 97: Spontaneous Cervical Artery Dissection Definition/pathophysiology: sCAD refers to a tear or separation of arterial wall layers involving either the carotid or vertebral arteries. Creates a false lumen where blood may enter the vessel wall between the intima and the media or between the media and the adventitia.

OR 93

OR EMS 93

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

This case was sent by Amandeep (Deep) Singh at Highland Hospital, part of Alameda Health System. The patient presented to an outside hospital An 80yo female per triage “patient presents with chest pain, also hurts to breathe” PMH: CAD, s/p stent placement, CHF, atrial fibrillation, pacemaker (placed 1 month earlier), LBBB. HPI: Abrupt onset of substernal chest pain associated with nausea/vomiting 30 min PTA.

CAD 89

CAD STEMI ACS ALS 89

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 19, 2024

There has been a notable shift in paediatric admissions in Ireland. This has coincided with a widespread shortage of specialist placements for children facing behavioural, psychiatric, and child protection challenges, leading to an over-reliance on the placement of these children in hospitals. Whilst paediatric social admissions (PSA) are not a novel concept, they have gained increased attention and significance in recent years.

Mental Health Services 52

Mental Health Services ED OR Emergency Department 52

CanadiEM

MARCH 19, 2024

Mrs. Vivianne Dubois is an 84-year-old female presenting to your Emergency Department with her daughter. She tells you that she is here because she has been feeling weak and has had a fall. You speak to her daughter and find out that in the past year since her husband’s death, Vivienne has been struggling to take care of herself, requiring assistance with bathing and cooking.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department 52