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SAEM Clinical Images Series: Neonatal Rash

ALiEM

An 18-day-old male presented for a rash on his face for two days. The patient was born via spontaneous vaginal delivery full term without complications to a mom who has a history of genital HSV but without active lesions at delivery and on acyclovir. The patient presented with a vesicular rash on his face including around his eyes. He had conjunctival discharge noted by mom.

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ECG of the Week – Feb 28th 2024

EMergucate

The following ECG is from a 40-year-old man who presents overnight with left sided sharp chest pain which has woken him from sleep. He describes the pain as radiating into his left arm.

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CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum: Rescheduled

American Ambulance Association

The Ambulance Open Door Forum has been rescheduled from March 14th to NEW DATE date, April 11th at the same time of 2:00pm-3:00pm ET. Thank you. Register Here Overview: The […] The post CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum: Rescheduled appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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EMergucate

61-year-old man presented to ED with hypoglycemia that was difficult to correct with oral and IV dextrose.

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Free 50 Question NREMT – Basic Practice Exam

EMT Training Station

As an EMT veteran and EMT instructor, I can’t stress enough the importance of NREMT basic exam practice tests. They’re not just about memorizing stuff; they get you in tune with the exam’s feel and type of questions. The real deal is about quick thinking under pressure, much like in the field. Practicing also eases your nerves, helping you spot your weak spots.

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The Research Roundup (February 2024)

First 10 EM

Welcome back to another edition of the research roundup, where we discuss an eclectic collection of articles selected through the very rigorous process of whatever I happened to find interesting in my recent reading. The BroomeDocs podcast version can be found here: [link] Putting nail bed repair to bed? Jain A, Greig AVH, Jones A, […] The post The Research Roundup (February 2024) appeared first on First10EM.

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Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia and HIV: A Practical Guide for ED Diagnosis and Management

EMDocs

Authors: Kamoga Dickson, MD (EM Resident Physician, Makerere University of Health Sciences); Jessica Pelletier, DO (EM Education Fellow, Washington University in St. Louis) // Reviewed by: Joshua Lowe, MD (USAF Physician); Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case A 42-year-old female with advanced acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) presents to the Emergency Department (ED) with two weeks of progressive dyspnea that worsens with exertion, associated with a dry cough an

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NIV for status asthmaticus

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Non-invasive BiPAP can be a successful ventilation strategy for status asthmaticus, removing the need for intubation and the complications associated with this. A 6-year-old known asthmatic presents to ED with a two-day history of cough and coryza, worsening wheeze and work of breathing over the last day. He is usually managed with beclomethasone twice daily and salbutamol as needed.

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Effect of Noninvasive Airway Management of Comatose Patients With Acute Poisoning: A Randomized Clinical Trial

EMOttawa

Methodology: 3.5/5 Usefulness: 3/5 Freund Y, et al. JAMA. 2023 Dec 19;330(23):2267-2274. Question and Methods: Multicenter RCT involving comatose patients with suspected acute poisoning and GCS <9 compared a conservative airway strategy of withholding intubation versus routine practice for the primary hierarchical composite end point of in-hospital death, length of ICU stay, and length of […] The post Effect of Noninvasive Airway Management of Comatose Patients With Acute Poisoning: A

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FirstNet Authority Awards

FirstNet Authority

FirstNet Authority Awards admin Mon, 02/26/2024 - 16:58 The FirstNet Authority honors public safety leaders who have made significant contributions to public safety broadband communications. The FirstNet Authority has two public safety awards. Submit a Nomination Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award The prestigious Chief Harlin R.

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Episode 107: Cardiac and Non-Cardiac Chest Pain with Dr. Mike Berkenbush

The Overrun Podcast

Summary Dr. Mike Berkenbush joins the podcast to discuss the challenges in EMS education on differentiating chest pain. The conversation highlights the need for a broader approach to chest pain, beyond just focusing on heart attacks. The importance of field impression and open-ended questions in assessment is emphasized. The discussion also explores the physiological differences in chest pain presentation and the potential mimics of chest pain, such as pericarditis and aortic dissection.

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Understanding Different Cardiac Imaging Techniques: MRI, CT, and Echocardiography Explained

Paramedics World

There’s no organ as incredible as the human heart. It pulses at roughly 80 beats per minute. And if you do the math, most people will experience under four billion… The post Understanding Different Cardiac Imaging Techniques: MRI, CT, and Echocardiography Explained appeared first on Paramedics World.