Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

A 70-something y.o. male presents to triage with shortness of breath. He reports significant chest pain at the base of his scapula on the right side along with new shortness of breath. ECG 1 at time zero EARLY REPOLARIZATION ABNORMAL ECG ED final official overread: "early repol vs hyperacute T, minimal changes from previous (previous shown below)" What do YOU think?

STEMI 108

STEMI ACS Critical Care OR 108

SSCOR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

It’s astonishing how fast a 12-hour shift in the hospital can go. You find yourself in constant motion, carefully assessing each patient and making sure to complete all of your necessary duties before the next nurse comes on to relieve you.

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92

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Author: Iosif Davidov, MD (EM/IM/CC/Ethics Fellow at North Shore/LIJ Northwell Health System) // Reviewed by: Sophia Görgens, MD (EM Physician, BIDMC, MA); Cassandra Mackey, MD (Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School); Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) Welcome to EM@3AM, an emDOCs series designed to foster your working knowledge by providing an expedited review of clinical basics.

EMS 75

EMS E-9-1-1 Operating Room OR 75

Paramedics World

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Ovarian cancer, often dubbed the “silent killer,” affects thousands of women each year. Its subtle beginnings can make it difficult to detect early, leading to a sense of urgency around… The post Understanding Ovarian Cancer: Types, Stages, and Risk Factors appeared first on Paramedics World.

Paramedic 52

Paramedic 52

Paramedics World

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Kidney stones are a common yet often misunderstood condition that can cause significant discomfort and distress. Picture this: sharp pains radiating through your lower back, an urgent need to run… The post Decoding Kidney Stones: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment appeared first on Paramedics World.

Paramedic 52

Paramedic 52