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Elbow Dislocations

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PMID: 32644703 Robinson PM, Griffiths E, Watts AC. PMID: 27227986 Glover NM, Black AC, Murphy PB. Commentary on an article by Marc Schnetzke, MD, et al.: “Determination of Elbow Laxity in a Sequential Soft-Tissue Injury Model. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan–. Simple elbow dislocation. 2023 Nov 5.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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This article is intended to empower American emergency clinicians with confidence to care for a growing patient population that we may be unfamiliar with treating. This article will focus on ED considerations for the adolescent/adult refugee patient from sub-Saharan Africa. link] Hummell AC, Cummings M. Accessed October 5, 2024.

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RBBB with new LAFB and acute pulmonary edema

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

One must remember that acute pulmonary edema is frequently triggered by ACS. In this case, it is reasonable to assume that there is no ACS. Here is the troponin profile: Troponins this high are almost always due to type 1 MI (ACS, plaque rupture) This was a surprise. Severe, life threatening ACS may have no ST Segment shifts.

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repost this one as QRS distortion

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Dr. Smiths Google Scholar Profile Dr. Smith Articles on PubMed This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 Smith is a faculty physician in the Emergency Medicine Residency at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) in Minneapolis, MN, and Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Minnesota.

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Medetomidine Overdose: Why More Naloxone Is Not the Answer—But Timely Respiratory Support Is

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Author’s Note: Special thanks to Michael Lynch, MD, FACMT, for his expert review and thoughtful feedback on this article. ACS Chemical Neuroscience, 15(21), 3874–3883. apnews.com/article/40e02b935d1c37189da4b9cd6ccd3210 4. References 1. de Andrade Horn, P., Berida, T. Bouchard, J. Jayakodiarachchi, N., Schultz, D. Lindsley, C.

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Updates on Onchocerciasis: Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment

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This article aims to create emergency clinician awareness of onchocerciasis as a potential cause of visual and dermatologic complaints and will highlight appropriate diagnosis and management strategies. However, recent progress in onchocerciasis research has led to an improved understanding of the immunopathology of O.

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Microaggressions in Healthcare: Not Just “Harmless Comments”

Don't Forget the Bubbles

In their article for the Harvard Business Review, Knight recommends this approach : Pause and breathe. Govindraj R, Binda DD, Harris AC et al. You might feel defensive, embarrassed, or misunderstood. However, it’s also a pivotal moment for reflection and growth, setting the tone for a safer working environment. Glob Qual Nurs Res.

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