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The Future of Autonomous EMS Delivery Systems

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1 Self-driving ambulances represent another emerging technology. Autonomous EMS delivery systems offer exciting possibilities to transform emergency medical respons e. References 1. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine , 25(1), 43. Cost efficiency is another significant benefit. Fredman, D.,

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Elbow Dislocations

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Elbow Dislocation Definition: Disarticulation of the proximal radius & ulna bones from the humerus Epidemiology: Incidence Second most common joint dislocation (after shoulder) in adults Most commonly dislocated joint in children Accounts for 10-25% of all injuries to the elbow ( Cohen 1998 ) Posterolateral is the most common type of dislocation (..)

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Tranq dope (fentanyl-xylazine combination): A new horizon in opioid withdrawal treatment

ALiEM

Due in large part to the proliferation of anonymous chemical factories able to produce industrial volumes of inexpensive synthetic opioids without opium or other controlled precursors, fentanyl spilled into the United States, Canada, and Europe, heroin soon fell to market forces [1, 2].

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EM@3AM: Murine Typhus

EMDocs

typhi infection if treatment is refractory to supportive measures or conventional community-acquired pneumonia antibiotics Treat with atypical bacterial coverage (doxycycline, azithromycin, chloramphenicol, or fluoroquinolones) A 32-year-old woman presents to the ED with a fever and rash after returning from a trip to Southeast Asia. .:

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US Probe: Assessing Venous Congestion – The VExUS Approach

EMDocs

1 Even beyond the assessment of volume tolerance, there is suggestion that the VEXUS scan can be used to guide decongestion from heart failure, 2 guide the decision for dialysis 3 , and identify different venous congestion as it mimics different pathologic states such as cardiogenic shock or cholecystitis. Adapted from Pocus101.com

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EM@3AM: Stercoral Colitis

EMDocs

3, 9, 11, 12 The average age tends to be greater than 60 years old. Up to 1/3 of adults over 60 suffer from chronic constipation. Clinical exam: 2, 3, 9 Abdominal distension and tenderness Nausea and vomiting Stool present in the rectal vault Peritonitis may be accompanied by hemodynamic instability in the case of sepsis.

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2nd degree AV block: is this Mobitz I or II? And why the varying P-P intervals?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The ECG shows sinus rhythm with a rate of about 78 and 2:1 AV conduction along with right bundle branch block and left anterior fascicular block. 2:1 block is a special case, because the tracing lacks successive PR intervals. I have labeled the P waves below for ease of reference: P waves 8 and 9 both conduct to the ventricles.

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