ALiEM

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

An 86-year-old man with a past medical history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic kidney disease, COPD, choledocholithiasis requiring ERCP and sphincterotomy 2 years ago presented with five days of feeling unwell. History was limited due to cognitive impairment. His daughter had reported to staff he had been feeling unwell for five days, intermittently having nausea and generalized abdominal pain, subjective fevers, chest pain, and shortness of breath.

Coronary 161

Coronary OR 161

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Written by Pendell Meyers A teenager was playing basketball when he suddenly developed palpitations and lightheadedness. He presented soon afterward at the Emergency Department with ongoing symptoms. Mentation and blood pressure were normal. He had no chest pain or shortness of breath. Heart rates on the monitor fluctuated from 180-250 bpm. Here is his triage ECG: What do you think?

Emergency Department 127

Emergency Department OR 127

FOAMcast

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Listen Here In this episode, we review a new consensus guideline from the American College of Emergency Physicians (initially developed with the American Academy of Ophthalmology) on the use of topical anesthetics in corneal abrasions.

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FirstNet Authority

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

FirstNet and the Future of Public Safety Broadband joseph.rey@fir… Fri, 02/16/2024 - 09:40 FirstNet now operates in every state and territory, and the FirstNet Authority is continuing to evolve, enhance, and expand the network — meeting public safety’s needs every day and for every emergency. Learn more at FirstNet.gov/history.

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Public Safety 52

Stem EMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In the midst of an acute and pressing emergency, the German health emergency system faces a critical juncture. With staff and ambulance shortages pressing on the entire system, the country […] L'articolo The German Health Emergency: Staff Shortage and Increased Calls Jeopardize Patient Safety proviene da Stem Ems.

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Ambulance EMS 52