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Episode 70: Airway evaluation for non-anesthesiologists, with Jed Wolpaw

Critical Care Scenarios

We discuss assessing patients prior to intubation or other airway management, including both elective and emergent circumstances, with Dr. Jed Wolpaw, anesthesiologist and intensivist from Johns Hopkins, anesthesiology residency program director, and host of the ACCRAC podcast. Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway lessons References We discuss assessing patients prior to intubation or other airway management, including both elective and emergent circumstances, with Dr.

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DKA gone wrong

EMergucate

Simulation report 1/2/24 In situ sim ED JHC Hi everyone, Thank you so much for participating and helping … Continue reading →

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Episode 83 – Thalidomide Embryopathy

The Curious Clinicians

The history and science behind a drug that harmed thousands in-utero On the Curious Clinicians, we like to often discuss more lighthearted topics, such as why some people think cilantro tastes like soap or whether the post-Thanksgiving turkey coma is a real thing. This episode deals with something whose pathophysiology and history are considerably darker, but important to talk about nonetheless: How thalidomide was heavily, irresponsibly marketed and prescribed to pregnant women in the 1950’s an

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Protecting Your Firefighters’ Physical Health

ESO

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the critical issue of increased cancer risk among firefighters, along with the importance of effective safety and preventive measures to reduce exposure to cancer-causing carcinogens. It’s no secret that firefighters face many health and safety risks in their line of work, which is why it’s of the utmost importance for both the fire services industry and individual departments to do everything in their power to keep th

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Chest pain, ST Elevation, well-formed Q-waves, and infarction with peak hs troponin I over 1000 ng/L. Is it OMI?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

A 60-something male presented stating that he had had chest pain that morning which awoke him from sleep but then resolved after several minutes. He has had similar pain in the past which he attributed to acid reflux. He has a history of untreated hypertension. He is pain free now. His systolic BP was 200. The patient is pain free at the time of this ECG: What do you think?

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The First10EM monthly wrap-up for January 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 focus is on content I have found, but I hope the community gets engaged […] The post The First10EM monthly wrap-up for January 2024 appeared first on First10EM.

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How to Become a Wilderness EMT

Unitek EMT

Combine your love for the outdoors with a career in saving lives. Wilderness Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are specialized healthcare providers trained for emergency response in remote, rugged areas with limited medical resources. The responsibilities of Wilderness EMTs are unique and demanding. They must possess not only the medical knowledge and skills of a standard […] The post How to Become a Wilderness EMT appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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3GPP begins Release 19 work for public safety as Release 18 progress continues

FirstNet Authority

3GPP begins Release 19 work for public safety as Release 18 progress continues Blog joseph.rey@fir… Wed, 01/31/2024 - 09:46 By Dean Prochaska, Senior Director of Standards, First Responder Network Authority Learn more about how FirstNet is transforming public safety communications — contact your local FirstNet Authority Public Safety Advisor and sign up for our discipline newsletters.

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The 78th Bubble Wrap x Wexham Park Hospital

Don't Forget the Bubbles

With millions of journal articles published yearly, it is impossible to keep up. Our team have scoured the literature, so you don’t have to… or it might spark an interest to go and have a look at the full article. We have teamed up with the team from Wexham Park ED which has been coordinated by Dr Mohomed Ashraf Vahedna ST6 A&E. As a Trauma Unit within the Thames Valley Trauma Network, Wexham Park Hospital hosts trainees from across the spectrum of acute specialties.

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Podcast round up: December 2024. St Emlyn’s

St. Emlyn's

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Iain and Simon review the best of the blog and the state of UK emergency care in this podcast round up from January 2024. The post Podcast round up: December 2024. St Emlyn’s appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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CV-EMCrit Wee – MCS Minute: ECMO and the DO2/VO2 ratio with Trina Augustin

EMCrit Project

The first MCS Minute EMCrit Project by Katrina Augustin.

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New Spin: The Small Square

ACEP Now

The captain informed us of weather problems in Paris. Thunderstorms. The collective rumblings from our fellow passengers required no translation. We rested on the ground in Nice, France, for an hour until given clearance to fly. Our already tight layover squeezed tighter. This was the only hiccup in an otherwise uncomplicated and pleasurable trip where I used both my bad French language speaking skills and limited Spanish language skills.

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It's All About the Delivery

EMS 20/20

Everyone's favorite call type is front and center as an expecting mother does what expecting mothers do. Listen as Chris makes terrible guesses at this episodes theme. but also be sure to listen to our SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Everyone's favorite call type is front and center as an expecting mother does what expecting mothers do. Listen as Chris makes terrible guesses at this episodes theme. but also be sure to listen to our SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

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