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Episode 68: Liver transplant with Meera Gupta

Critical Care Scenarios

We learn about liver transplant with Dr. Meera Gupta, transplant surgeon at the University of Kentucky Healthcare Transplant Center, and surgical director of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program. We discuss eligibility, triage, the peri-operative course, and important post-op complications. Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway lessons We learn about liver transplant with Dr.

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Lab case 430 interpretation

EMergucate

Question 1: PH = 7.475, that is mild alkalaemia. pCO2 = 24 mmHg. So, we have respiratory alkalosis.

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Foohey’s Figures Updates

First 10 EM

If you haven’t yet discovered the Foohey’s Figures section of First10EM, now is the time. Foohey’s Figures is run by the brilliant educator Dr. Sarah Foohey, and is dedicated to graphics that distill emergency medicine topics down to their basics. They are amazing for quick reference on shift and are easy to save to your […] The post Foohey’s Figures Updates appeared first on First10EM.

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Initial Hematology Work Up for Cytopenias

EMDocs

Authors: Rachel Bridwell, MD (EM Attending Physician; Tacoma, WA); Alec Pawlukiewicz, MD (EM Attending Physician; Killeen, TX) // Reviewed by: Brit Long, MD (EM Attending Physician, San Antonio, TX) Even prior to COVID-19’s strain on emergency departments (ED), boarding has been a longstanding issue. Especially for clinicians working in EDs with limited resources and consultants, the ED workup may not provide comprehensive care, and thoughtful evaluation can improve inpatient care and aid consul

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Upstander Training and Implicit Bias

The EMS Educator

You've heard the term "bystander," but probably not "upstander." What is it? Hosts Rob Lawrence, Maia Dorsett and Hilary Gates are joined by University of Pittsburgh's Rickquel Tripp, MD, MPH, CDR, USNR: Vice Chair of Diversity, Inclusion & Health Equity, Department of Emergency Medicine; Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine; EMS Medical Director, Penn Hills, SouthEast Regional, Lower Valley and Foxwall; Emergency Department Attending Physician.

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New University of Dundee Abstract Shows Improved Door-to-CT Times with Pulsara

Pulsara

Initial data shows improvement in door-to-CT times for thrombolysis patients Earlier this year, the University of Dundee , Scotland became the first facility in Europe to implement Pulsara. In combination with radiology AI solution Brainomix , the University began using Pulsara to improve patient care and enhance communication around stroke patients.

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Transfusion Updates: Restrictive vs Liberal Transfusion in Myocardial Infarction

FOAMcast

Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Listen Here The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) released 2023 International Red Blood Cell Transfusion Guidelines. This podcast reviews the guidelines as well as a recently released trial evaluating restrictive versus liberal transfusion strategy in patients with myocardial infarction. Carson et al.

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – December 23

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Can’t get enough of Bubble Wrap? The Bubble Wrap Plus is a monthly Paediatric Journal Club reading list from Professor Jaan Toelen (University Hospitals Leuven) and Dr Anke Raaijmakers (Sydney Children’s Hospital). This comprehensive list is developed from 34 journals, including major and subspecialty paediatric journals. We suggest this list can help you discover relevant or interesting articles for your local journal club or allow you to keep a finger on the pulse of paediatric research.

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Salmon Stabs Spaghetti

EMS 20/20

Chris and Spence review a call that goes clinically. fine. But what happens when the patient suddenly doesn't like the direction the call is going? And what happens when a doctor is. WRONG?! Chris and Spence review a call that goes clinically. fine. But what happens when the patient suddenly doesn't like the direction the call is going? And what happens when a doctor is.

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