Sat.Jun 29, 2024

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SGEM Xtra: When I’m 64 – Old Fashioned Doctors

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: June 29, 2024 Reference: Herbert L. Fred M.D. (1998) Old-Fashioned Doctors, Hospital Practice. This is an SGEM Xtra episode. I was honoured to be invited by Dr. Fernada Bellolio to the Mayo Clinic and present to the Department of Emergency Medicine. They were kind enough to allow me to speak about any topic. I decided to talk about an article Dr.

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Treating Smoke Inhalation: What Not to Do

SSCOR

In 2021, fires killed 4,316 Americans , and over the past 10 years, fire deaths have increased by almost 18%. Most die not from burns but from oxygen deprivation caused by smoke inhalation. Immediate survivors of the blaze are not out of the woods. The consequences of smoke inhalation can show up hours or even days later. Healthy people can die even when they seem able to breathe.

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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

EMDocs

We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. It’s time to learn smarter. Originally published at JournalFeed , a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates. Follow Dr. Clay Smith at @spoonfedEM , and sign up for email updates here. #1: Re-DOSE VF… DSED for Shock-Refractory VF? Spoon Feed This secondary analysis of the DOSE VF trial found that DSED (dual sequence external defibrillation) was the superior strategy for obtaining ROSC and functional n

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Ozempic’s Role in Diabetes Treatment and Its Impact on Digestive Function

Paramedics World

Ozempic has garnered attention in recent years as a potent treatment option for type 2 diabetes and, more recently, for weight management. Ozempic functions as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, imitating… The post Ozempic’s Role in Diabetes Treatment and Its Impact on Digestive Function appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Breathing Backwards: Paradoxical Breathing Guide for Nurses

NHCPS Save a Life

Most of the time, breathing is automatic. You give it little thought. But when you do, have you ever noticed your chest and abdomen contracting and expanding in the opposite way it seems they should? This unusual breathing pattern can happen to anyone from time to time. But for some, it becomes the “automatic breathing” […] The post Breathing Backwards: Paradoxical Breathing Guide for Nurses appeared first on SaveaLife.com.

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Episode 111: Amy Eisenhauer on Leadership, Fatigue, and Use Disorders

The Overrun Podcast

Summary In this conversation, Amy Eisenhauer discusses the qualities of a good leader in EMS and the importance of mentoring. She emphasizes the need for leaders to care about their people and listen to their needs and goals. Amy also highlights the value of having a mentor and a board of directors to support and guide one's career. The conversation touches on the challenges of leadership in EMS, including the difficulty of balancing the demands of the job and taking care of oneself.

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Ozempic’s Role in Diabetes Treatment and Its Impact on Digestive Function

Paramedics World

Ozempic has garnered attention in recent years as a potent treatment option for type 2 diabetes and, more recently, for weight management. Ozempic functions as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, imitating… The post Ozempic’s Role in Diabetes Treatment and Its Impact on Digestive Function appeared first on Paramedics World.