ALiEM

MARCH 22, 2024

A 53-year-old woman with no significant past medical history presented to the emergency department with a 3-day history of double vision on leftward gaze. She initially presented to urgent care with a chief complaint of chest heaviness and concern that her blood pressure was too high, but was sent to the emergency department for further cardiac and neurological evaluation after her urgent care provider noticed abnormal eye movement.

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Emergency Department OR 169

American Ambulance Association

MARCH 22, 2024

New Resources Address Important EMS Issues The Latest Updates on Highway Safety Regulations, Rural EMS Education and Special Pathogens Updating the Highway Safety Improvement Program The Federal Highway Administration has […] The post EMS.gov | New Resources Address Important EMS Issues appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Written by Willy Frick A man in his 50s with history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and a 30 pack-year smoking history presented to the ER with 1 hour of acute onset, severe chest pain and diaphoresis. His ECG is shown: What do you think? The history thus far is highly suggestive of OMI, so we must study the ECG very closely to see if we can confirm this.

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STEMI OR 111

The Bottom Line

MARCH 22, 2024

What’s new in the Critical Care literature – monthly updates

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Critical Care 117

First Responders Foundation

MARCH 22, 2024

First responders are the unsung heroes of our communities, facing life-threatening situations with courage and determination. However, the very nature of their work exposes them to traumatic events that can leave lasting emotional scars. Recognizing and addressing the impact of these experiences is crucial for their mental health and overall well-being.

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First Responder Public Safety OR 52

The Bottom Line

MARCH 22, 2024

What’s new in the Critical Care literature – monthly updates

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Critical Care 115

The Bottom Line

MARCH 22, 2024

In patient with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, how does the MIRACLE2 score compare with previously reporting scoring systems, for predicting poor neurological outcome at hospital discharge?

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