Pediatric EM Morsels

MARCH 1, 2024

We have digested many Morsels regarding various pulmonary complaints. While some are very rare (ex, Pulmonary Embolism , Pulmonary Hypertensive Crisis , Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema , CPAM ) others are commonly encountered (ex, Croup , Bronchiolitis , Sinusitis ). It is pneumonia , however, that often generates the most conversations. When should I consider a CXR ?

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Core EM

MARCH 1, 2024

We review Nitrous Oxide Toxicity: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment overview Hosts: Stefanie Biondi, MD Brian Gilberti, MD [link] Download Leave a Comment Tags: Toxicology Show Notes Patient Case Illustration Hypothetical case: 21-year-old male with no previous medical history, experiencing a month of progressively worsening numbness, tingling, and weakness.

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ALiEM

MARCH 1, 2024

A 24-year-old female with no pertinent PMHx presents to the ED with a chief complaint of eye pain. She reported a 10-day history of worsening right eye pain following being punched in that eye. She had been managing her pain with ice and had not taken any OTC medications. Her mom convinced her to go to the ED and she first went to an outside hospital, but was referred to come to our institution.

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EMergucate

MARCH 1, 2024

Question 1: PH = 7.30 that is mild acidaemia. HCO3 = 16 mmol/L (>24) so we have metabolic acidosis.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

This 60 yo male had an apparent tonic clonic seizure. He had no history of seizures. He was unconscious for 8 minutes and slowly awoke in the ambulance, complaining of nausea only. First responders found him to be very tachycardic , confused, perserverating and with no memory of the event. There was tongue biting. Lightheadedness continued. The tachycardia was gone by the time paramedics arrived.

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The EMS Educator

MARCH 1, 2024

How do you know that your teaching is effective? We asked Tom Grawey, D.O., who is Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin, EMS Medical Director for Gateway Technical College, and Assistant Medical Director, Milwaukee County OEM. He said, "I thought what I was teaching would actually change behavior. I was later surprised to see it wasn't happening.

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Organ Donor EMS 52

EMT City

MARCH 1, 2024

Hey guys, as part of my college project for paramedics, I'm conducting a questionnaire to gather insights into the impact of employment benefits on your daily life and overall job satisfaction. Your perspective is important and will help me better understand the needs and preferences of this profession. If you have a minute, I'd really appreciate you filling out my questionnaire!

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