ALiEM

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A 5-year-old generally healthy fully immunized boy presented to the ED with worsening left ear redness, swelling, and tenderness that his family noticed the day before presentation. His family had also recently noticed an abrasion over that ear. The patient was on amoxicillin for strep throat, which was diagnosed a week before the onset of his symptoms and was improving.

ED 169

ED OR 169

First 10 EM

OCTOBER 21, 2024

I love toxicologists, but it’s time for someone to call them out. (I also love ranting. Let’s see if I can get myself cancelled by a group of physicians that are definitely smarter than me.) I am sick of the anti-science rhetoric. Every time a toxicologist takes the stage at a conference, or grabs the […] The post Toxicology: the excuses must stop appeared first on First10EM.

OR 104

OR 104

St. Emlyn's

OCTOBER 21, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Should we use AP or AL pad position first for defibrillation in VF/VT cardiac arrest. Critical appraisal of an observational study in JAMA suggests a better outcome with AP, but there are many biases in this study. #FOAMed @stemlyns The post JC: AP or AL pad position for first choice shock in VF? appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

ALS 102

ALS OR Defibrillator 102

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Olivia, 7, has been brought to the emergency department. Over the last couple of weeks, Olivia has been having episodes of rapid blinking and grimacing. They only occur when she’s awake. She does not lose awareness, and her activities are not impaired. Olivia feels she can stop them from happening, but she feels better if she lets them happen. She is otherwise completely well.

ALS 59

ALS Emergency Department OR 59

St. Emlyn's

OCTOBER 21, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Should we use AP or AL pad position first for defibrillation in VF/VT cardiac arrest. Critical appraisal of an observational study in JAMA suggests a better outcome with AP, but there are many biases in this study. #FOAMed @stemlyns The post AP or AL pad position for first choice shock in VF? appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

ALS 52

ALS OR Defibrillator 52

Paramedics World

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As people age, maintaining their independence is often a top priority. However, certain health conditions can make it increasingly difficult to live alone. These conditions can affect physical mobility, cognitive… The post Health Conditions That Make It Harder to Live Alone appeared first on Paramedics World.

Paramedic 52

Paramedic 52

The EMS Show

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Mike and Ritu are joined by Asbel Montes from Solutions Group, Patricia Kelmar from Public Interest Research Group and Shawn Baird, CEO from Metro West Ambulance. Big discussion on the Ground Ambulance Pateint Billing Report. These folks were all on the committee to tackle the question of surprise ambulance billing. See the report here.

Ambulance 40

Ambulance 40

Paramedics World

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Enhancing Comfort with Mammography Chairs Mammography is an essential tool for detecting breast cancer early, allowing for timely treatment and better outcomes. One of the latest innovations in patient care… The post Mammography Chairs and Advances in Mammography Technology appeared first on Paramedics World.

Paramedic 52

Paramedic 52