Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 4, 2024

Written by Pendell Meyers Try first to interpret the ECG without any clinical context: What do you think? Sinus rhythm with abnormal STE in V2-V6, and I, II, aVF. Reciprocal STD in aVR and V1. Most leads with STE have remarkably non-hyperacute, flat T waves. Most would say that there is Spodick's sign. The PR depression in II (and its reciprocal PR elevation in aVR) is probably beyond normal baseline values.

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St. Emlyn's

AUGUST 4, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Background Smoking is a leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the words of the packaging: ‘Smoking Kills’ If we could persuade more people to give up, it […] The post Cessation of Smoking Trial in the Emergency Department (COSTED): A Critical Appraisal appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

Emergency Department 101

Emergency Department 101

Paramedics World

AUGUST 4, 2024

Are you or someone you know dealing with the challenges of ulcerative colitis? Understanding this chronic inflammatory bowel disease is crucial for managing its symptoms and improving quality of life.… The post Understanding Ulcerative Colitis: Essential Information for Managing This Condition appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 4, 2024

Can’t get enough of Bubble Wrap? The Bubble Wrap Plus is a monthly Paediatric Journal Club reading list from Professor Jaan Toelen (University Hospitals Leuven) and Dr Anke Raaijmakers (Sydney Children’s Hospital). This comprehensive list is developed from 34 journals, including major and subspecialty paediatric journals. We suggest this list can help you discover relevant or interesting articles for your local journal club or allow you to keep a finger on the pulse of paediatric research.

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Paramedics World

AUGUST 4, 2024

Pneumonia – a word that may sound familiar, but do you really know what it entails? From common symptoms to treatment options and prevention strategies, this blog post aims to… The post The Complete Guide to Pneumonia: Prevention and Treatment appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Paramedic 52