Emergency Medicine Cases

JANUARY 23, 2024

Olivia Ostrow on the management of button battery ingestions, Brit Long on C difficile infection, Jesse McLaren on an approach to ECG's in the tox patient, Joe Mullally on the identification and treatment of bed bug bites, Andrew Petrosoniak on fibrinogen replacement in bleeding trauma patients, Justin Morganstern on Cold Air for Croup. The post EM Quick Hits 54 Button Battery Ingestion, C. difficile, ECG in Tox, Bed Bugs, Fibrinogen in Trauma, Cold Air for Croup appeared first on Emergency Medi

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EMergucate

JANUARY 23, 2024

This ECG represents fever induced Brugada syndrome. Needs aggressive treatment of the fever and Cardiology referral for ICD.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 23, 2024

Today on the emDOCs cast we cover BRASH syndrome and what you need to know regarding diagnosis and treatment. Episode 93: BRASH syndrome Background: Brash syndrome has 5 components: bradycardia, renal failure, AV nodal blocker, shock, hyperkalemia. Patients at risk of renal insufficiency are the primary population, as well as those on certain medications: AV nodal blockers : any of this class but specifically atenolol, nadolol, labetalol ACE-I and ARBS : increase risk of hyperkalemia and renal d

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EMergucate

JANUARY 23, 2024

58-year-old lady with history of COPD presented with fever. Her venous blood gases showed the following: PH = 7.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

This was written by Magnus Nossen The patient is a female in her 50s. She presented with a one week hx of «dizziness» and weakness. She was feeling fine prior to the last seven days. There was no chest pain. She did admit to shortness of breath on exertion. She had no known heart condition. Other than being overweight and having an elevated cholesterol she was healthy.

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EMergucate

JANUARY 23, 2024

Wrist x-ray from a patient with FOOSH injury. What can be seen? Answer will be posted later.

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The Overrun Podcast

JANUARY 23, 2024

Dr. Peter O'Meara discusses the concept of paramedic practitioners and the need for higher education and professional recognition in the field. He compares paramedic practice in the US and Australia, highlighting the similarities in patient populations and the importance of a unified profession. The attrition rates and lack of a career ladder in the US are identified as issues that can be addressed through education and professional development.

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Life in the Fastlane

JANUARY 23, 2024

Sheralyn Guilleminot and Mike Cadogan Glossary of AI Definitions Glossary of essential AI terms vital for understanding and engaging with AI in healthcare, including AI, algorithms, machine learning, and more.

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FOAMfrat

JANUARY 23, 2024

By: Austin Brook When faced with life-threatening infections or acute bacterial illnesses, healthcare providers in the emergency care setting wield a powerful tool - antibiotics. These medications, designed to combat bacterial pathogens, are pivotal in saving lives and mitigating the severity of infections. From sepsis and pneumonia to urinary tract infections and skin abscesses, antibiotics are often the first line of defense, providing a crucial bridge until a definitive diagnosis can be estab

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Life in the Fastlane

JANUARY 23, 2024

Sheralyn Guilleminot and Mike Cadogan AI Glossary of terms Glossary of essential AI terms vital for understanding and engaging with AI in healthcare, including AI, algorithms, machine learning, and more.

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CanadiEM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is part 2 of a 2-part series on homelessness. Check out Part I about the Ottawa Inner City Health Initiative. ‘Ken’ is a 47-year-old unhoused man presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) with severe opioid withdrawal symptoms. After taking his history, you learn that he has been unhoused for the past 2 years and using non-prescribed fentanyl for the past 8 months.

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EMCrit Project

JANUARY 23, 2024

All the lit goodness for Jan 2024 EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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CanadiEM

JANUARY 23, 2024

?Calling all photography enthusiasts and advocates for diverse representation in healthcare!? What it is: A first-ever CAEP photography competition designed to promote equity, representation, and inclusivity in emergency medicine education by showcasing images that reflect the diversity of healthcare providers and patients in Canada. Accepted photographs will be showcased in CAEP’s new open access Images in Emergency Medicine webpage.

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