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SAEM Clinical Images Series: A Rash with Cranial Nerve Deficits

ALiEM

A 48-year-old male with no significant past medical history presented to the Emergency Department with a left-sided facial rash and associated burning left eye pain that started four days prior. He was seen at an ophthalmology clinic when his symptoms started and given oral valacyclovir which he took for three days without improvement. He also endorsed left-sided facial weakness and diplopia for the last eight days.

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Now Available: Materials from October EMS Focus Webinar

American Ambulance Association

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Now Available: Materials from October EMS Focus Webinar appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Understanding the VExUS Exam, Part 1

Core Ultrasound

In this virtual interview, Dr. Longino and Dr. Riscinti—both from Denver Health—share their expertise on the background of the VExUS (Venous Excess UltraSound) exam. Whether you’re a clinician seeking to refine your ultrasound skills or a learner diving into advanced techniques, this discussion offers expert insights from two leaders in the field. This episode is part one of a two part interview where I personally learned so much and I’m thankful for all of the knowledge translation from Drs.

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Levitan/Rezaie Practical Airway Course

REBEL EM

View Course Dates This 2-day course provides an in-depth look at effective surgical airway management techniques that you will actually use in your next emergency airway. There is a unique focus on airway anatomy and imaging combined with one-of-a-kind opportunity to practice the techniques on a large variety of non-embalmed, specially prepared cadavers.

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Neonatal Hypotension

Don't Forget the Bubbles

As you roll into your night shift, getting briefed and handed the urgent pager, you exit the briefing room and go into the hum of the neonatal intensive care unit. The familiar beeps of monitors and the soft cries of a premature infant fill the air, but then—a sharp, unusual beep cuts through. Moments later, a nurse calls, “Doctor, could you check this blood pressure?

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The November 2024 Research Roundup

First 10 EM

Back for another month of interesting, arcane, important, or baffling articles. As we enter the winter in the Northern hemisphere, and I have little interest in heading outside, I will probably spend more time reading, so these write ups might get longer for the next few months. For now, the weather remains fine, golf season […] The post The November 2024 Research Roundup appeared first on First10EM.

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Florida Hurricane Milton: Timely Rescues Save Thousands of Lives

Stem EMS

Florida Hurricane Milton caused devastation, but swift rescues saved thousand, raising concerns over climate change and prevention L'articolo Florida Hurricane Milton: Timely Rescues Save Thousands of Lives proviene da Stem Ems.

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