ACEP Now

MAY 5, 2023

At times, law enforcement officers may request assistance from ED staff to gather information or evidence. 1 ACEP’s Policy Statement, “Law Enforcement Information Gathering in the Emergency Department,” provides guidance for these situations. 5 Any identifiable information is considered PHI (Protected Health Information).

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department ED Public Safety OR 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2023

QRS Morphology during the WCT: As a single tracing standing alone in the absence of additional information — QRS morphology is not consistent with LBBB conduction ( either from preexisting LBBB or from rate-related LBBB aberrant conduction ). From a purely ECG interpretation standpoint — How would you interpret today's rhythm ?

OR 136

OR 136

Medgadget

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Hence, surgeons have to rely on our sense of sight and years of experience to make a judgement call about critical information that our sense of touch could otherwise provide.” The technology is inspired by the surface of the lotus leaf, which is extremely sensitive to the pressure exerted by tiny drops of water and will repel them. .

OR 93

OR 93

ALiEM

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Author information Jessica Mason, MD Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine Medical Education Fellowship Director Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Associate Editor for EM:RAP | The post How to Cite Videos, Podcasts, Apps, Media, and Blogs in a Publication or CV (AMA style 11th edition) appeared first on ALiEM.

OR 130

OR ED 130

NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

Hohon and Captain Jesse Slaughter, the department’s training officer, created a podcast – “It Tastes Like Burning” – to share and discuss information about the volunteer fire service. However, departments that protect fewer than 2,500 people, which are almost all volunteer, have the highest percentage of firefighters over the age of 50 (34%).

OR 116

OR Firefighter NFPA EMT 116

REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Early expeditious definitive hemorrhage control is a major focus in trauma resuscitation. Patients with torso hemorrhage present a clinical conundrum often requiring interventional radiology or surgery, both of which take time to mobilize. 2 Despite these recommendations there are no randomized clinical trials to help guide practice until now.

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OR Emergency Medical Technician CPR Emergency Medical Services 91

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This ECG was texted to me with no other information. I assumed the presentation was consistent with acute MI. What did I say? Activate the cath lab." The T-waves in V2-V6 are diagnostic. It does, in fact, the STE meets STEMI criteria since there is 1 mm of in V4 and V5. There is also some non-diagnostic STE in inferior leads.

OR 123

OR STEMI Coronary 123

NVFC

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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Firefighter 105

Firefighter First Responder Emergency Response EMS 105

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Written by Pendell Meyers I was reading ECGs in a database (without any clinical information) when I came to this one: What do you think? For clarity in Figure-1 — I've reproduced the initial ECG that was shown above in today's case, which Dr. Meyers ventured to read without the benefit of any clinical information.

OR 52

OR ACS STEMI Coronary 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 17, 2023

EMS recorded this ECG during active symptoms and transmitted it to the ED: I had no information when I was shown the ECG. Written by Pendell Meyers A middle aged man called EMS for acute chest pain. I said "Not OMI. Some probably thought the inferior leads showed findings of OMI, but that's a fake."

OR 52

OR STEMI ALS EMS 52

ALiEM

JUNE 10, 2024

Author information Michelle Lin, MD ALiEM Founder and CEO Professor and Digital Innovation Lab Director Department of Emergency Medicine University of California, San Francisco | Twitter | Facebook | Google+ | The post From Collision to Clarity: PECARN cervical spine injury prediction rule for injured children appeared first on ALiEM.

Emergency Department 317

Emergency Department ED OR 317

St. Emlyn's

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This evidence-based article helps trauma professionals make informed decisions about thoracostomy tube size, keeping patient outcomes and comfort at the forefront. However, for severe trauma or urgent settings, large-bore remains the go-to option.

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OR 100

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Comparison: None Outcome: Primary Outcome: Children’s perspectives on their emotional, practical, and general informational needs and experiences. He is accompanied by his worried parents. Before entering the room, she says to you, “This is the first time I’ve seen a pediatric patient.

Emergency Department 229

Emergency Department ED ALS OR 229

ALiEM

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Author information Winston Wu, MD Resident Physician University of Virginia | The post SAEM Clinical Images Series: When Needles Go Beyond Sewing and Acupuncture appeared first on ALiEM. Additional Images Physical Exam Extremities : When palpating the right forearm, multiple linear hard objects are felt in the subcutaneous tissue.

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ED OR 177

NVFC

JULY 16, 2024

However, in a data-driven world, it is imperative that fire and EMS organizations have timely and accurate information at their fingertips. This information allows fire departments to properly allocate resources, understand their community’s risk, and assess the performance of response units.

Firefighter 105

Firefighter Emergency Response CAD OR 105

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

JULY 1, 2020

Not only can this provide clarity and establish what needs to be done, it may ensure that with minimal additional effort, patients, family members and others on scene feel well informed and continuously reassured. Now, more than ever, teamwork is a must. 3) Backup positive behaviours and provide supportive actions within shared care.

Ambulance Driver 52

Ambulance Driver Paramedic Ambulance OR 52

ALiEM

MARCH 5, 2024

Further information on the diagnosis and treatment of salicylate toxicity Bedside Pearls Willow tree bark ( Salix genus) contains salicin, which is metabolized in the body to salicylic acid. Willow tree bark supplements are available as tablets, tinctures, powders, or tea. Ingestion of willow bark supplements can cause salicylism.

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OR 286

Core EM

AUGUST 1, 2024

Always refer to the packaging for flow rate information, which highlights the differences between catheter types. . - Practical Implications: - In emergency situations requiring rapid volume infusion, such as trauma or severe GI bleeding, bilateral 16-gauge IVs are often more effective and quicker to place than a central line.

OR 196

OR Critical Care 196

ALiEM

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Author information Sarah Gross Medical Student University of South Alabama College of Medicine | The post SAEM Clinical Images Series: Intracranial Abnormality appeared first on ALiEM. He denied vomiting, dizziness, diplopia, loss of consciousness, or seizures. Nothing made it better or worse. No follow-up or treatment is needed.

OR 278

OR ED 278

High Performance EMS

MARCH 8, 2024

There is plenty of data in the world, the key to improving performance is to discover the right information and make an appropriate decision, based on facts, in time to change outcomes for the better. It is also important that the decision criteria be flexible to adjust quickly to any changes in the business environment.

Public Safety 278

Public Safety OR 278

ALiEM

APRIL 14, 2023

More in-depth information regarding the Social Media Index. Author information Chris Belcher, MD Editor, ALiEM AIR Series Assistant Professor and Assistant Program Director Department of Emergency Medicine University of Kentucky College of Medicine | Twitter | The post ALiEM AIR Series | Procedures Module appeared first on ALiEM.

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EMS Emergency Department ED OR 246

St. Emlyn's

AUGUST 1, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed "Time Critical: Information Light" decision-making is vital in emergency medicine, requiring swift actions with minimal data. However, uncertainty decreases over time as more information becomes available.

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Critical Care OR 118

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 7, 2023

We know that it can take over ten years for high-quality, clinically relevant information to reach the patient. There is a tsunami of new information being published every day. There are five rules to journal club 1) You Must Talk/Tweet about SGEM-JC: The SGEM is a knowledge translation project. It can be overwhelming at times.

Emergency Department 100

Emergency Department OR ALS Ambulance 100

ALiEM

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Author information Jeffrey Cheah, MD Resident Physician Boston Medical Center | The post SAEM Clinical Images Series: A Blistery Mystery appeared first on ALiEM. She reported no recent trauma or history of similar lesions in the past. Physical Exam Vitals : 98.3°F; Plt 6, WBC 10.3 INR : 1.05 2019;3(22):3780-3817. doi:10.1182/bloodadvances.2019000812

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OR ALS 152

FirstNet Authority

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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Public Safety 64

Public Safety First Responder OR 64

ALiEM

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Author information Chirag Parikh, DO Emergency Medicine Resident Emergency Department South Brooklyn Health | The post Trick of the Trade: Cut IV extension tubing for 2-person ultrasound guided nerve block appeared first on ALiEM. Read more from the Tricks of the Trade series.

Emergency Department 141

Emergency Department OR 141

ALiEM

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Author information Veda Ravishankar, MD Resident Physician Cook County Health | The post SAEM Clinical Images Series: A Rash with Cranial Nerve Deficits appeared first on ALiEM. He also endorsed left-sided facial weakness and diplopia for the last eight days. Additional Images Physical Exam Vitals : Temp 36.8°C; Clinical Imaging.

Emergency Department 161

Emergency Department ALS OR ED 161

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

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Firefighter 105

Firefighter First Responder OR EMS 105

ALiEM

APRIL 1, 2024

Author information Walter L Green, MD Professor Emergency Medicine University of Texas Southwestern | The post SAEM Clinical Images Series: Red Rash on My Legs appeared first on ALiEM. The rash began the day before presentation when she became overheated while wearing sweatpants in 104°F weather. The rash was mildly pruritic but not painful.

OR 189

OR 189

ALiEM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Author information Alejandro Avina-Cadena, MD, MPH Resident Physician Boston Medical Center | The post SAEM Clinical Images Series: Below the Chin, Badness Lies Within appeared first on ALiEM. Additional Images Physical Exam Vitals : BP 153/96; HR 110; T 100.0°F; No trismus. References Foo EC, Tanti M, Cliffe H, Randall M.

Emergency Department 177

Emergency Department OR 177

ALiEM

AUGUST 19, 2024

Tips for the personal statement Mentioned Resources CORD website: New MyERAS® Application: Guidance for Emergency Medicine Read and Listen to the Other EM Match Advice Episodes Blog posts: [link] Author information Sara M. A new section allows you to explaining any unplanned training extensions and interruptions.

EMS 152

EMS OR 152

Peter Canning

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

One distinct change is the patient or their family’s level of suspicion over giving out their information. We try to get this information from each of our patients. Bad call or non urgent call you need to get this information. I take out an index card and copy the information down. YOu have all the information.

Ambulance Driver 52

Ambulance Driver Ambulance First Responder OR 52

ALiEM

AUGUST 26, 2024

Author information Zachary Grant, MD Assistant Instructor Department of Emergency Medicine The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | The post SAEM Clinical Images Series: An Interesting Case of Ocular Trauma appeared first on ALiEM. His vision slowly improved though it never normalized. Visual acuity was 20/50 OD, 20/30 OS.

Emergency Department 177

Emergency Department OR 177

EMS 12-Lead

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

We will be using information from different cases where paramedics attempted TCP in the field. Unfortunately, no information is available about the in-hospital portion of this patient’s care. Details are edited and redacted to preserve patient anonymity. Rhonchi are auscultated bilaterally.

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Paramedic EMT EMT EMS 299

TIMER

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Thinking about the paramedic vs. EMT debate? It’s not just you. You’ll see them, whether they’re on the breaking news or in a TV drama. EMS workers saving accident victims or tending to a patient experiencing a medical emergency. Both of them are excellent career options that let you significantly improve your community.

EMT 40

EMT EMT Paramedic Emergency Medical Technician 40

ALiEM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Author information Vivek Medepalli, MD Resident Physician UT Southwestern Medical Center | The post SAEM Clinical Images Series: What’s Coming Out of Your Eye? On arrival to our emergency department, the patient expressed continued eye pain with bloody discharge as well as blurry vision from his right eye. Extraocular movements intact.

Emergency Department 161

Emergency Department OR ED 161

ALiEM

JULY 20, 2023

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Emergency Department 188

Emergency Department EMS OR 188