EMCrit Project

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Chart to protect yourself and your patients! EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

Emergency Department 56

Emergency Department 56

Clinical Correlations

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By Chloe Fong Peer Reviewed The correlation between vitamin deficiency and alcohol use disorder (AUD) has been well documented in the literature, with a study from 1963 finding that 70% of patients admitted to the hospital.

52

52

ALiEM

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A 67-year-old male with a past medical history of CHF, MI, hypertension, and diabetes presented to the ED with complaints of headache, chest pain, and dyspnea for the past four days. He stated that he has been without his medications for the past few months due to cost. He denied any past surgical history. He stated that he primarily presented because he felt like “my blood pressure is high” Additional Images Physical Exam Cardiovascular : Tachycardic, 2+ pedal edema bilaterally Re

ED 161

ED OR 161

Core EM

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

We review Sexually Transmitted Infections and pertinent updates in diagnosis and management. Hosts: Avir Mitra, MD Brian Gilberti, MD [link] Download Leave a Comment Tags: gynecology , Infectious Diseases , Urology Show Notes Table of Contents (1:49) Chlamydia (3:31) Gonorrhea (4:50) PID (6:14) Syphilis (8:08) Neurosyphilis (9:13) Tertiary Syphilis (10:06) Trichomoniasis (11:13) Herpes (12:49) HIV (14:10) PEP (15:13) Mycoplasma Genitalium (18:00) Take Home Points Chlamydia: Prevalence: M

OR 130

OR 130

The Curious Clinicians

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

How could you live with only one lung? The math seems simple. If you only have one lung, you only have 50% of your normal lung function, you can only get 50% of the normal amount of oxygen into your blood, and you’ll be dead in a few minutes. However, there are many patients who undergo pneumonectomies and not only survive, but don’t need supplemental oxygen and even can exercise.

ACS 105

ACS OR 105

NVFC

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

MSA Safety teamed up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to give away four MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmets in 2024. The final entry period is now open. NVFC members who are active U.S. volunteer firefighters have until November 30 to enter. The MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet showcases the iconic traditional design with innovative features that address today’s fire service needs.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter First Responder EMS OR 52