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Lab case 444

EMergucate

18 year-old-girl presented to ED with reduced level of consciousness. She is known to by drugs online.

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What is the rhythm?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

A patient was found down approximately 30 minutes after taking methamphetamine. Bystander CPR. Medics found patient in PEA arrest. He was resuscitated into a perfusing rhythm. He went in and out of arrest until arrival at the ED. Here is the only prehospital 12-lead: Sinus tachycardia, somewhat wide QRS, Ischemia Here is the first ED ECG: What is the rhythm here?

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Imaging Case of the Week 592

EMergucate

The following abdominal x-ray is from a 76-year-old with vomiting. What radiological sign can be seen?

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The First10EM monthly wrap-up for April 2024

First 10 EM

The First10EM monthly wrap up is a place for me to share updates about the website, about my academic life, and also interesting content, such as books, podcasts, and other FOAMed, that I have encountered in the prior month. Obviously the format means the focus is mostly on content I have found, but I hope […] The post The First10EM monthly wrap-up for April 2024 appeared first on First10EM.

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Lab case 443 interpretation

EMergucate

Answers: PH = 6.9, that is severe acidaemia/ pCO2 = 72 mmHg. o, we have respiratory acidosis.

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First10EM Journal Club: May 2024

Broome Docs

Another month and another batch of fascinating papers from the Morgenstern vaults. This month is heavy on dermatology for some reason… but still plenty of EBM, Crit care and laughs. Join Justin and I for a sold 80 minutes of nerdy evidence-based ED care. As always, the free PDF version of each of the papers discussed is linked below – so you can check it out for yourself.