EMergucate

AUGUST 1, 2023

The chest x-ray is from an elderly patient with dislocated hip. What can be seen? Answer will be posted later.

EMS 130

EMS 130

Core Ultrasound

AUGUST 1, 2023

Basic POCUS Physics Knobology PW and CW Doppler

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130

ACEP Now

AUGUST 1, 2023

Each year, ACEP’s Council elects new leaders for the College at its meeting. The Council, which represents all 53 chapters, 40 sections of membership, the Association of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine, the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors, the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association, and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, will elect four members to the ACEP Board of Directors when it meets in October, along with a new President-Elect, Council Speaker and Counc

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department EMS ED OR 98

Medgadget

AUGUST 1, 2023

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have developed a microneedle patch for the drug-free treatment of skin infections, such as acne. Acne is often treated using antibiotics, but these have limited effectiveness over the long term and can result in drug-resistant bacteria. In an effort to develop a drug-free alternative, these researchers have created a microneedle patch that is ultrasound responsive.

OR 77

OR 77

EM Literature of Note

AUGUST 1, 2023

In case you missed this beautiful little article, it’s worth re-highlighting regarding the paradoxical “cost” of “quality” In theory, high-quality care is its own reward. Timely actions and interventions, thoughtful and thorough evaluations, and appropriate guideline adherence when applicable are all goals with reasonable face validity for healthcare delivery.

OR 67

OR 67

EMDocs

AUGUST 1, 2023

Here’s another case from Medical Malpractice Insights – Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians. The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here. Stories of med mal lawsuits can save lives.

ED 60

ED EMS OR 60

FOAMfrat

AUGUST 1, 2023

We're excited to announce our new EMT Pharmacology book! Check out the podcast, where we review our favorite tips and tricks! [link] Taking on pharmacology in EMT school is a big hurdle. We wanted to write something that not only explained the basics of the medications but also helped bridge the gap between what EMTs are taught and what paramedics learn when they go back over these medications in paramedic pharmacology.

EMT 52

EMT EMT Naloxone Epinephrine 52

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

AUGUST 1, 2023

There is room for improvement with respect to rates of meaningful neurological survival in patients experiencing out of hospital cardiac ar.

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51

ACEP Now

AUGUST 1, 2023

ACEP Now offers real-time clinical news, news from the American College of Emergency Physicians, and news on practice trends and health care reform for the emergency medicine physician. ACEP Now is an official publication of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

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ACEP Now

AUGUST 1, 2023

Question I am overwhelmed by all things financial. What is the simplest, most reliable way for me to have a secure retirement? Answer As much as I enjoy learning, talking, and writing about “all things financial,” I recognize that most doctors are not hobbyists when it comes to personal finance and investing. While this may be the best-paying hobby ever (especially when you consider that even a fairly priced financial advisor may be charging you up to $10,000 per year), it is not required in o

OR 52

OR 52

ACEP Now

AUGUST 1, 2023

In November 2022, the American College of Emergency Physicians sent a letter to President Biden on behalf of 34 organizations, asking to convene stakeholders to identify solutions to address the emergency department (ED) boarding crisis.1 The letter detailed ED physician stories, highlighting the preventable harms from boarding, crowding, long waits, staff shortages, burnout, and the disproportionate impact on behavioral health and pediatric populations.

ED 98

ED Emergency Department ALS OR 98