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ECG Cases 51 – ECGs falsely labeled “normal”

Emergency Medicine Cases

In this ECG Cases blog we look at 5 cases of ECGs falsely labeled 'normal'. Can you spot the critical abnormality? Written by Jesse McLaren; Peer Reviewed and edited by Anton Helman. October 2024 Five patients presented with ECGs labeled ‘normal’. Can you use systematic ECG interpretation to identify the [.] The post ECG Cases 51 – ECGs falsely labeled “normal” appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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Episode 201: Migraines

Core EM

We discuss migraines with one of the authorities in the field. Hosts: Benjamin Friedman, MD of Montefiore Brian Gilberti, MD [link] Download Leave a Comment Tags: Neurology Show Notes Initial Approach to Diagnosing Migraines: Differentiating between primary headaches (migraine, tension-type, cluster) and secondary causes (e.g., subarachnoid hemorrhage).

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Ep 198 Understanding and Improving Culture in Emergency Medicine: Key Insights

Emergency Medicine Cases

In this EM Cases podcast Anton chats with Dr. Peter Brindley and Dr. Leon Byker who have a deep interest in the Culture of Medicine to explore what culture in medicine is, why culture is so important, and then drive home 10 strategies to improving the culture in our departments emphasizing the importance of human connection, empathy, open communication, and a willingness to learn from mistakes in creating a positive and fulfilling work environment, so that we love our work, we love our departmen

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VT in a Sick Patient? Paired with 2 old cases (see it at the bottom)

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

== MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 8/30 /2024 ): == I was sent the ECG shown in Figure-1 — knowing only that the patient was being seen in the ED ( E mergency D epartment ). How would you interpret this tracing? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. MY Initial Thoughts: In my experience — all-too-many emergency providers fail to appreciate the potential contribution that a brief ( 1-to-2 line ) history may convey when interpreting arrhythmias.

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FAQs About NERIS: What Your Department Needs to Know

ESO

As fire departments prepare for the transition to the National Emergency Reporting Information System (NERIS), we understand there are many questions about how this new standard will fit into your operations. To help guide you through the changes and what’s coming next, we’ve compiled answers to frequently asked questions about ESO’s integration with NERIS, the development timeline, and how you can stay prepared.

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UCEM Relocates

Life in the Fastlane

Mike Cadogan UCEM Relocates The UCEM have relocated from Swarmington-on-the-Wold to the more picturesque setting of Enlightenment Boulevard thanks to the generosity of it's fondling members

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Overdose Decline Speculation

Peter Canning

Is the decline in drug overdose deaths more related to the increased availability of naloxone, improved treatment for people who use drugs, or changes in the street drug supply, which while still quite toxic may be less so due to adulteration with other chemicals? A recent article in NPR, The pipeline of deadly fentanyl into the U.S. may be drying up, experts say , speculates that the recent drop in overdose deaths being observed in many parts of the nation might be due to less fentanyl on the s