Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Neck lumps are a common presenting complaint to the paediatric emergency department with many aetiologies, sometimes resulting in a diagnostic conundrum. Thorough history taking and detailed examination can aid in diagnosis. Causes of paediatric neck lumps can be broadly divided into three categories – congenital , inflammatory and neoplastic.

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EMergucate

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Question 1 answer PH = 7.236, that is moderate acidaemia HCO3 = 12.5 mmol/L. So we have metabolic acidosis. Next we need to calculate the compensation and the the anion gap.

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First 10 EM

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

When caring for pregnant women, I frequently find myself searching for information on radiation risks from diagnostic imaging, to help guide our shared decision making process, so I decided to create a summary in a spot I would always know where to find it. I have ranted in the past about the many problems with […] The post Diagnostic imaging during pregnancy and lactation appeared first on First10EM.

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Medgadget

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A research team at the University of California San Diego have developed a smartphone attachment that can provide information on changes in pupil size, which can be used to assess neurological phenomena, such as traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer’s disease. Such changes in pupil size have been difficult to characterize in the past in those with a dark iris, which is more common in people with darker skin tones, because it can be challenging to distinguish between the iris and the pupil.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Author: Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) // Reviewed by Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) The American College of Gastroenterology recently released updated guidelines for managing patients with lower GI bleeding (LGIB). This post will provide the major takeaways for emergency clinicians. Background Acute LGIB results in over 100,000 admissions in the U.S. annually, and the incidence appears to be increasing based on current literature.

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Medgadget

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Engineers at the University of British Columbia have collaborated with the Japanese automotive company Honda to develop an e-skin for robotic prostheses that allows such devices to sense their environment in significant detail. The soft skin is highly sensitive, letting robotic hands to perform tasks that require a significant degree of dexterity and tactile feedback, such as grasping an egg or lifting a glass of water without breaking it.

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Pulsara

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article originally appeared on FireRescue1.com. Special thanks to our guest author, Courtney Levin , for FireRescue1 BrandFocus Staff. This platform helps ensure consistent and reliable communication when it matters most Think about the last 10 conversations you had with someone who wasn’t standing right next to you. There’s a pretty good chance you communicated through text, FaceTime, social media messaging or even a good old-fashioned phone call.

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REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A 35-year-old woman presents with 4 days of headache, nasal congestion, ear pain, and mild sore throat. She has been taking an over-the-counter medication for her symptoms, but it doesn’t do anything for her. According to recent FDA news, which medication has she likely been taking? Diphenhydramine Oxymetazoline Phenylephrine Pseudoephedrine FOR THE RIGHT ANSWER CLICK ON THE ROSH REVIEW LOGO BELOW References De Sutter AI, Eriksson L, van Driel ML.

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