Core EM

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

We discuss a new class of medications, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors, and their side effects. Hosts: Avir Mitra, MD Brian Gilberti, MD [link] Download Leave a Comment Tags: Oncology Show Notes Overview of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs) ICIs are a relatively new class of oncologic drugs that have revolutionized cancer treatment. Unlike chemotherapy, ICIs help the immune system develop memory against cancer cells and adapt as the cancer mutates.

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OR 130

REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Background: Emergency intubations present a unique set of challenges, particularly when dealing with heavily contaminated airways. Anesthesiologist, Dr. James DuCanto, developed the DuCanto catheter to enhance airway management in these high-stakes situations. The commonly used 14 Fr Yankauer catheter, with its smaller bore, may struggle to clear heavily contaminated airways effectively.

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OR EMS ED 116

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Written by Magnus Nossen — with edits by Grauer. The patient in today’s case is a 30-something female. She has no known previous medical history. Her husband called EMS when the patient experienced new onset seizures accompanied by micturition. The ECG below was recorded by EMS. What is your assessment? ECG #1 Interpretation: ECG #1 shows sinus rhythm at a heart rate of 77 bpm.

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E-9-1-1 ALS Defibrillator OR 104

First 10 EM

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The First10EM monthly (or I guess seasonal this time) 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 […] The post The First10EM monthly wrap-up for summer 2024 appeared first on First10EM.

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OR 73

ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

I appreciate this article , and this is by no means meant to be a personal attack or discrediting the validity of the information contained in the article. I consult for a pharma company and disclose it whenever I speak or write about something related to that work. In this case, the Open Payments website shows that one of the authors has received over 128,000 dollars from Ceribell, a company that makes a POC EEG system.

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OR Critical Care 52

Stem EMS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Accidents involving ambulances are on the rise, with serious consequences for patients and rescuers. In this article we will examine the reasons behind such an increase and how regulations and […] L'articolo Ambulance accidents: a worrying increase proviene da Stem Ems.

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Ambulance EMS 52

Paramedics World

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Hepatitis C might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about health issues, but it’s a topic worth discussing. With millions of people affected worldwide,… The post Decoding Hepatitis C Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Paramedic 52

Paramedics World

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects millions of people around the world, yet many remain unaware of its complexities. It’s not just a passing discomfort; it can disrupt daily life and… The post Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – Causes, Symptoms, Management & More appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Paramedic 52

ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

I wanted to respond to Dr. Weiner’s concerns about the recent article on the management of status epilepticus by Drs. Marco and Kozak. I also want to use this opportunity to describe to the readers of ACEP Now the process by which we handle unsolicited submissions to our magazine, which the concept for this particular article originated. When assuming the role of Medical Editor-in-Chief, I instituted a more formal process by which emergency physicians can submit articles and case reports to our

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OR 52

Emergency Medicine Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The accuracy of EKG diagnosis following cardiac arrest and return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), particularly when determining the need to activate the Cath lab during the middle of the night, can be highly challenging. Baldi et al. published this study regarding “Association of Timing of Electrocardiogram Acquisition After Return of Spontaneous Circulation With Coronary Angiography Findings in Patients With Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest” They found that performing an EKG 8 minu

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Coronary ALS 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Can’t get enough of Bubble Wrap? This year, four wonderful speakers shared their thoughts on what was important. Here are their recommendations for a little light reading. 1.Neonatal Bubble Wrap from Brian Dunn Seidler AL, Aberoumand M, Hunter KE, Barba A, Libesman S, Williams JG, Shrestha N, Aagerup J, Sotiropoulos JX, Montgomery AA, Gyte GM. Deferred cord clamping, cord milking, and immediate cord clamping at preterm birth: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis.

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ALS EMS OR 105

Emergency Medicine Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Resuscitation recently published an article that assessed the association between intramuscular (IM) epinephrine and survival outcomes, including survival to hospital discharge, survival to hospital admission, and functional survival. Although there is ongoing debate regarding the role of epinephrine in cardiac arrest, this study demonstrated that IM epinephrine improved survival.

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Epinephrine 40