ALiEM
MARCH 18, 2024
A 30-year-old female with a past medical history of Crohn’s Disease presented to the ED for evaluation of an acutely bruised right 4th finger. She stated she was typing on a computer keyboard approximately 10 minutes prior to presentation and she noticed a sudden popping sensation at the base of her right ring finger. After the popping sensation, she noticed a cool sensation of the finger and numbness to the entire finger.
Emergency Medicine Cases
MARCH 19, 2024
In this part 1 of our 2-part podcast series on Asthma Management we explore a systematic approach to managing patients presenting to the ED with asthma exacerbations. Our discussion will emphasize the critical role of a thorough history and physical examination in effectively stratifying patient risk and guiding treatment/disposition decisions. Additionally, we'll examine the importance of providing comprehensive discharge medications and instructions to mitigate both mortality and morbidity ass
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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
MARCH 16, 2024
Date: March 16, 2024 This is an SGEM Xtra episode. Yes, that is two back-to-back SGEM Xtra episodes. The critical appraisal that was lined up for this week’s episode got delayed due to some scheduling problems with clinical responsibilities. You can access all the slides for this episode from this LINK and see the presentation […] The post SGEM Xtra: The Matrix – Social Media for Knowledge Translation first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.
FOAMfrat
MARCH 19, 2024
The Hamilton T1 is quickly becoming one of the most prominent ventilators in the transport environment. While initially, all the bells and whistles can be intimidating, some high points make the learning curve slightly less steep. My goal for this blog is to highlight some "hacks" that are actually just strategies you should know and common misconceptions.
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.
Emergency Medicine Cases
MARCH 19, 2024
In this Waiting to Be Seen blog Dr. Howard Ovens outlines 4 key learnings from his extensive career in EM leadership: Be a good clinician, get substantial real-world experience, take a long-term view of benefits and risks and get along with your counterparts in the leadership dyad. The post WTBS 29 Four Key Learnings from a Career in Emergency Medicine Leadership appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.
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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EMCrit Project
MARCH 20, 2024
Eyelid opening apraxia refers to a specific inability to open the eyelids. This may result from non-dominant hemispheric strokes. On superficial examination it will mimic unconsciousness, but upon further examination the patient is awake and able to respond to stimuli with their extremities. I've seen a similar phenomena of eyelid opening apraxia a few times […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.
First 10 EM
MARCH 18, 2024
Looking back, I am somewhat surprised I never published a First10 approach to sympathetic crashing pulmonary edema. I guess it never felt necessary, as it was the first ever EMCrit post, and therefore felt well covered in the FOAMed community. However, a full 15 years after that first EMCrit podcast (congrats on the decade and […] The post High dose nitroglycerin is correct dose nitroglycerin appeared first on First10EM.
American Ambulance Association
MARCH 18, 2024
Yesterday was a proud day for EMS! Yesterday, Dr. @ed_racht of @AMR_social and former @NAEMT_ President @mattzavadsky provided testimony at a House Ways & Means field hearing on the challenges […] The post EMS Testifies at House Ways & Means Field Hearing appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
EMergucate
MARCH 21, 2024
The ankle x-ray shows a faint lucent line running vertically involving the distal tibial epiphysis.
Critical Care Scenarios
MARCH 20, 2024
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The Bottom Line
MARCH 22, 2024
What’s new in the Critical Care literature – monthly updates
American Ambulance Association
MARCH 18, 2024
Jonathon Feit eulogizes Mike Touchstone for making significant contributions to advance EMS and fire leadership. Mike Touchstone’s Joie de Vivre: Obituary to Everyone’s Friend, Mentor and Muse by Jonathon S. […] The post JEMS | Remembering Mike Touchstone appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
EMergucate
MARCH 21, 2024
The chest x-ray shows features highly suggestive of thoracic aortic dissection. Mediastinal widening. Indistinct aortic knuckle. Right paratracheal density.
NVFC
MARCH 20, 2024
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recently hosted its first Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP) Advocate train-the-trainer event for a new network of regional representatives that will teach the WFAP curriculum and advocate for mitigation and safety in wildfire-prone areas across the U.S. The WFAP is a joint effort by the U.S. Forest Service and the NVFC to provide fire service volunteers with training and resources to conduct safety assessments for homes located in the wildland-urb
The Bottom Line
MARCH 22, 2024
What’s new in the Critical Care literature – monthly updates
American Ambulance Association
MARCH 18, 2024
The American Ambulance Association is partnering with Newton 360, an ambulance industry partner and Human Resource support firm, to conduct our sixth annual industry turnover study. Our intent is to […] The post SURVEY | 2024 Ambulance Industry Employee Turnover Study appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
EMergucate
MARCH 21, 2024
The supine abdominal x-ray shows dilated small bowel loops located centrally.
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.
SSCOR
MARCH 21, 2024
The call came in as a “child down.” No other information was available. As your unit races to the scene, you do a quick mental inventory of the equipment you may need: pedi bag, airway bag, spinal immobilization, trauma bag. As with any emergency, your pulse is racing, but when the call involves a child, there is always an added layer of stress. Is your equipment ready?
EMDocs
MARCH 20, 2024
Here’s another case from Medical Malpractice Insights – Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians. The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here. Stories of med mal lawsuits can save lives.
EMergucate
MARCH 19, 2024
The following ECG is from a 65 year old lady who has presented with two hours of central chest pain. She has a history of hypertension and is a current smoker. What are the key features on her ECG?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 19, 2024
This case was sent by Amandeep (Deep) Singh at Highland Hospital, part of Alameda Health System. The patient presented to an outside hospital An 80yo female per triage “patient presents with chest pain, also hurts to breathe” PMH: CAD, s/p stent placement, CHF, atrial fibrillation, pacemaker (placed 1 month earlier), LBBB. HPI: Abrupt onset of substernal chest pain associated with nausea/vomiting 30 min PTA.
SSCOR
MARCH 16, 2024
Here's what you need to know about the five most common school emergencies.
EMDocs
MARCH 19, 2024
Today on the emDOCs cast with Jess Pelletier and Brit Long, we discuss the challenging diagnosis of spontaneous cervical artery dissection (sCAD). Episode 97: Spontaneous Cervical Artery Dissection Definition/pathophysiology: sCAD refers to a tear or separation of arterial wall layers involving either the carotid or vertebral arteries. Creates a false lumen where blood may enter the vessel wall between the intima and the media or between the media and the adventitia.
EMergucate
MARCH 19, 2024
The abdominal x-ray is from a neonate with vomiting. What can be seen? Answer will be posted later.
Pulsara
MARCH 21, 2024
On March 1st, 2024, Pulsara was honored to participate in the largest student-led disaster drill in the world at Texas A&M’s Disaster Day in College Station, Texas. The team, comprised of students in various healthcare disciplines, used the Pulsara communication platform to manage the incident, including triaging and tracking around 300 patients, documenting treatments, and ordering and delivering meds from the field pharmacy.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 17, 2024
Written by Willy Frick A man in his 50s with a 15 pack-year smoking history presented to his primary care physician's office complaining of intermittent headache. He also complained of intermittent mild chest pain radiating into into both shoulders and his back, as well as occasional unexplained sweating. (Although radiation into the left arm is most classic for coronary ischemia, radiation into both arms is actually modestly more predictive ).
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?
Paramedic Chiefs of Canada
MARCH 20, 2024
Join ACETECH Senior Consultant, David McGowan, on Thurs. March 28th at 11AM EST for this must-attend FREE webinar where he will identify the true root causes of why EMS providers are in harm’s way and what culturally needs to be addressed to make EMS safer.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
MARCH 18, 2024
4-year-old Stephanie presents with vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. She appears pale and dehydrated , and her level of alertness fluctuates. She is apyrexial, tachycardic and normotensive. She receives fluid resuscitation, and you organise some tests to find out why she is so tired. Her urine dip is positive for erythrocytes, protein, and leukocytes and negative for nitrates.
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.
Paramedics World
MARCH 19, 2024
Oh no! That searing pain that shoots through your leg, leaving you wincing and grabbing your calf – that’s a charley horse or a sudden involuntary muscle cramp. These surprise… The post The Common Treatment Options for Charley Horses appeared first on Paramedics World.
CanadiEM
MARCH 19, 2024
Mrs. Vivianne Dubois is an 84-year-old female presenting to your Emergency Department with her daughter. She tells you that she is here because she has been feeling weak and has had a fall. You speak to her daughter and find out that in the past year since her husband’s death, Vivienne has been struggling to take care of herself, requiring assistance with bathing and cooking.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
MARCH 19, 2024
There has been a notable shift in paediatric admissions in Ireland. This has coincided with a widespread shortage of specialist placements for children facing behavioural, psychiatric, and child protection challenges, leading to an over-reliance on the placement of these children in hospitals. Whilst paediatric social admissions (PSA) are not a novel concept, they have gained increased attention and significance in recent years.
Emergency Medicine Education
MARCH 17, 2024
Ibuprofen has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and fever-reducing effects. Although studies have investigated the proper dosage of ibuprofen as a pain reliever, the optimal dose for each specific effect is not thoroughly studied. In a study published in Annals of Emergency Medicine, Motov et al. examined various dosages of ibuprofen as a pain reliever.
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