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SGEM#474: Help! Which Clinical Decision Aid should I use to Risk Stratify Febrile Infants?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Reference: Umana E, et al. Performance of clinical decision aids for the care of young febrile infants: A multicenter prospective cohort study.eClinicalMedicine Lancet December 2024 Date: March 6, 2025 Dr. Demetris Athanasiou Guest Skeptic: Dr. Demetris Athanasiou is a paediatric registrar based in London and enrolled in the PEM MSc program through Queen Mary University in London.

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The Fundamentals of Assessing Respiratory Status

SSCOR

About one in eight non-traumatic emergency visits were due to respiratory distress. Among patients with respiratory health issues or emergent trauma, the figure may have been even higher. Assessing respiratory status is a core component of emergency and trauma care, as well as medical intake. Even when respiratory distress is not the presenting issue, it may be a complicating factor.

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Scan Artist Files – Navigating the Ultrasound Probe

FOAMfrat

Throughout the years, FOAMfrat has put on quite a few ultrasound workshops. One of the most interesting aspects of watching someone pick up the ultrasound probe for the first time is how they grip it. I believe that how the brain wants to hold something new is influenced by how you have gripped something similar. Most parents can relate to watching their children learn how to use utensils.

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Two Women Critically Injured in Shooting at Spartan College in Inglewood (CA); Suspect in Custody

JEMS

A gunman who allegedly opened fire at the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Inglewood, injuring two employees, on Friday has been arrested, authorities said.

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How Much Does CPR Training Cost?

NHCPS Save a Life

Every year, more than 436,000 Americans lose their lives to cardiac arrest. Globally, cardiac arrest claims more lives than colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, influenza, pneumonia, auto accidents, HIV, firearms, and house fires combined. In the United States alone, over 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals each year, with nearly three-quarters occurring at […] The post How Much Does CPR Training Cost?

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Colchester (CT) Man, 49, Dies After Being Hit by Car on Deep River Road, Police Say

JEMS

Connecticut State Policesaid aColchesterman was killed early Friday after he was struck by a car alongDeep River Road.

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How Long is ACLS Class?

NHCPS Save a Life

Every year, more than 300,000 people in the U.S. suffer a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, and nearly 90% of those cases are fatal. With each passing minute, survival chances drop – unless someone trained to help can intervene. Thats why Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training is so essential for healthcare professionals If […] The post How Long is ACLS Class?