Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

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STEMI

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Reference: McLatchie et al and DAShED investigators. Diagnosis of Acute Aortic Syndrome in the Emergency Department (DAShED) study: an observational cohort study of people attending the emergency department with symptoms consistent with acute aortic syndrome. EMJ Nov 2023. Date: February 11, 2024 Guest Skeptic: Nirdosh Ashok Kumar, Emergency Medicine Specialist – Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. […] The post SGEM#430: De Do Do Do, De Dash, Dash DAShED – Diagnosing Acute Aortic Sy

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Emergency Medicine Cases

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Anand Swaminathan on an update on the appropriate selection of induction agents. Hans Rosenberg on when to use gabapentinoids for pain control in the ED. Katie Lin on pearls for neuroprotective intubation. Nour Khatib and Hamza Jalal on an approach to paresthesias in the ED. Eric Wortmann on preventing burnout in emergency medicine. Please support EM Cases with a donation [link] The post EM Quick Hits 55 – Induction Agents, Gabapentinoids, Neuroprotective Intubation, Approach to Paresthesi

EMS

American Ambulance Association

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post OHSA Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) Emergency Response Standard appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

Emergency Response

ALiEM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Welcome to the AIR Toxicology Module! After carefully reviewing all relevant posts in the past 12 months from the top 50 sites of the Digital Impact Factor [1], the ALiEM AIR Team is proud to present the highest quality online content related to related to toxicology in the Emergency Department. 8 blog posts met our standard of online excellence and were approved for residency training by the AIR Series Board.

Overdose

St. Emlyn's

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed This week I am in Zermatt, Switzerland for ‘The Big Sick’ conference. This is something I have been looking forward to years, but major heart surgery (valves not pipes) and […] The post Top resus papers for TBS. St Emlyn’s appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Written by Pendell Meyers First try to interpret this ECG with no clinical context: The ECG shows an irregularly irregular rhythm, therefore almost certainly atrial fibrillation. After an initially narrow QRS, there is a very large abnormal extra wave at the end of the QRS complex. These are Osborn waves usually associated with hypothermia. There is also large T wave inversion and long QT.

ICU

Emergency Medicine Cases

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this month's ECG Cases blog Dr. Jesse McLaren reviews interpretation of the pre-arrest ECG: identifying high risk ECGs requiring empiric treatment like calcium for hyperkalemia, magnesium for long QT, or reperfusion for Occlusion MI; the intra-arrest ECG: identifying pseudo-PEA; and post-arrest ECG: the importance of serial ECGs to reduce false positive STEMI, role of POCUS to help with the differential of diffuse ST depression with reciprocal ST elevation in aVR, and identifying signs of Occ

STEMI

Critical Care Scenarios

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A roundup of opinions from attendees at SCCM’s 2024 Critical Care Congress in Phoenix on strategies for rescuing the patient stuck in a loop of deep sedation and agitation. Thanks to Pat Posa, Martha Roberts, Juliana Barr, Kelly Drumright, and Ben Lassow for their input. Resources A roundup of opinions from attendees at SCCM’s 2024 Critical Care Congress in Phoenix on strategies for rescuing the patient stuck in a loop of deep sedation and agitation.

ICU

ALiEM

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

An 18-day-old male presented for a rash on his face for two days. The patient was born via spontaneous vaginal delivery full term without complications to a mom who has a history of genital HSV but without active lesions at delivery and on acyclovir. The patient presented with a vesicular rash on his face including around his eyes. He had conjunctival discharge noted by mom.

EMCrit Project

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The acute crit care med rec EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

Critical Care

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Written by Pendell Meyers A teenager was playing basketball when he suddenly developed palpitations and lightheadedness. He presented soon afterward at the Emergency Department with ongoing symptoms. Mentation and blood pressure were normal. He had no chest pain or shortness of breath. Heart rates on the monitor fluctuated from 180-250 bpm. Here is his triage ECG: What do you think?

Emergency Department

St. Emlyn's

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed A review of Acute on Chronic Liver Disease (ACLD / decompensated liver disease) in the ED. How we can improve patient outcomes. #FOAMed @stemlyns The post Decompensated. Liver disease in the ED. St Emlyn’s appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In order fix EM, each of us needs to understand systems issues and systems thinking, and advocate for a better system based on sound systems principles and specific solutions. In this main episode EM Cases podcast Anton is joined by Dr. Alecs Chochinov and Dr. Davie Petrie, two systems thinkers and leaders in EM. They discuss solutions for how to fix EM in 5 spheres: having a coordinated mission, optimizing access points, accountability, disaster preparedness and adaptation/evolution.

EMS

EMOttawa

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We’re increasingly cognizant of the physiological importance of maintaining specific hemodynamics during resuscitation. Practice patterns vary broadly, so we’ve done a deep dive into the various evidence around the use of ketamine and etomidate in specific clinical scenarios. Physiology of the rapid sequence intubation Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is the nearly simultaneous administration […] The post Ketamine and Etimodate: Into the Void appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

ALiEM

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

What agent would most likely be responsible for these ECG findings? Cyclobenzaprine Digoxin Flecainide Sotalol Reveal the Answer 3. Flecainide Background [1-3] Flecainide is a class IC antiarrhythmic that binds to the voltage-gated sodium channel of the myocardium, slowing depolarization and prolonging phase 0 of the action potential. In toxicity, bradydysrhythmias, AV nodal blockade, ventricular tachycardia, and rate-dependent QRS widening occur.

Life Support

NVFC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

On December 21, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it will issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modernize the agency’s “Fire Brigades” standard. This standard was first published and last updated in 1980. This proposed updated standard would issue several new requirements that would be very burdensome, and in many cases impossible, for volunteer fire departments to comply with.

Emergency Response

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A 20-something type, 1 diabetic presented by EMS with altered mental status. Blood pressure was 117/80, pulse 161, Resp 45, SpO2 100 on oxygen. Here is the 12-lead ECG: Wide complex tachycardia What do you think? The providers thought that this wide QRS was purely due to (severe) hyperkalemia. They treated with 4 ampules (200 mL) of bicarb and 1 gram of calcium gluconate.

EMS

First 10 EM

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Long time readers will know that I generally dislike guidelines. Although there are exceptions, I think that guidelines are often more problematic than helpful. However, I know that many people work in places that have medicolegal structures that leave them feeling completely paralyzed, and unable to practice in the absence of a relevant guideline. The […] The post ACEP says its OK to use topical anesthetics for simple corneal abrasions appeared first on First10EM.

EMergucate

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The following ankle x-ray is from a 13 year old with severe ankle pain & swelling post twisting injury to … Continue reading →

EMS

American Ambulance Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Ambulance Open Door Forum has been rescheduled from March 14th to NEW DATE date, April 11th at the same time of 2:00pm-3:00pm ET. Thank you. Register Here Overview: The […] The post CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum: Rescheduled appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

Ambulance

ALiEM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

An 18-year-old-female with no known past medical history presented with a lesion on her back that had been present and enlarging for five months. It was not painful unless she touched it, and then only mildly tender. She denied any known cause, wound, prior rash, or other lesions. Her review of systems and past medical history were negative. Additional Images Physical Exam Vitals : Normal Skin : An erythematous lenticular, or biconvex, lesion with distinct borders is noted at the left posterior

Emergency Department

REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Background: Use of vasopressors is a common practice to support hemodynamics and optimization of tissue perfusion in patients presenting with shock. Historically the administration of vasopressors was restricted to central venous catheters (CVC) due to concerns for local tissue injury resulting from vasoconstriction if extravasation occurred from a peripheral IV.

ICU

FirstNet Authority

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Update on February 22 Network Outage Blog joseph.rey@fir… Thu, 02/29/2024 - 13:49 By Joe Wassel, Executive Director and CEO, First Responder Network Authority Learn more about how FirstNet is transforming public safety communications — contact your local FirstNet Authority Public Safety Advisor and sign up for our discipline newsletters. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn for the latest FirstNet Authority updates.

Public Safety

First 10 EM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the Rapid Review series, I briefly review the key points of a clinical review paper (which often extends to multiple papers because I can’t help myself). The topic this time: Propofol Related Infusion Syndrome (PRIS). Like many rapid review topics, this was chosen for my own education because I have next to no experience […] The post Propofol Related Infusion Syndrome (PRIS) appeared first on First10EM.

EMergucate

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

61-year-old man presented to ED with hypoglycemia that was difficult to correct with oral and IV dextrose.

ED

American Ambulance Association

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Dave and Kelly’s Inspiring Journey Meet Dave Raymond, a dedicated firefighter EMT, and his wife, Kelly, who has been on a courageous four-year quest to find a kidney donor. In […] The post EMS Gives Life | EMT Dave and Wife Kelly Need Your Help appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

EMT

ALiEM

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

An 86-year-old man with a past medical history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic kidney disease, COPD, choledocholithiasis requiring ERCP and sphincterotomy 2 years ago presented with five days of feeling unwell. History was limited due to cognitive impairment. His daughter had reported to staff he had been feeling unwell for five days, intermittently having nausea and generalized abdominal pain, subjective fevers, chest pain, and shortness of breath.

Coronary

Critical Care Scenarios

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background : Alteplase, a class of medication that converts plasminogen to plasmin leading to fibrin degradation and subsequent clot lysis, has been the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients that meet eligibility criteria. Tenecteplase, a modified version of alteplase, is being increasingly utilized for AIS due to its favorable pharmacological profile, ease of administration, and cost effectiveness.

EMS

First 10 EM

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Nail bed injuries aren’t quite common enough to cause the same debates as TXA, or IV antibiotics, or tPa, but talk to 10 different emergency doctors and you are likely to get 10 different opinions about the management of these injuries. Therefore, even though the NINJA study doesn’t answer the most important question (in my […] The post The NINJA trial: Do you replace the fingernail after nail bed repair?

OR

EMergucate

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The following ECG is from a 40-year-old man who presents overnight with left sided sharp chest pain which has woken him from sleep. He describes the pain as radiating into his left arm.

American Ambulance Association

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

From GoAEROprize.com Heroes who look past danger to help people in need, Heroes to step in to be the difference between triumph and tragedy, And Heroes who use their minds to […] The post GoAERO Competition + Informational Webinar Details appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

Ambulance

ALiEM

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

As medical education podcasts, videos, and blogs continue to grow in popularity it is crucial that we cite them correctly, both in publications and on our CVs. We also must recognize the important contributions of media such as clinical photographs, radiology images, and ECGs. The American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style released its 11th edition in 2020.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The application period for the FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is now open. These grants provide funding to fire departments for needed resources such as equipment, gear, vehicles, and training. The Notice of Funding Opportunity, guidance documents, and other materials are available on the AFG web site. In addition, FEMA is hosting a series of Q&A sessions over the next month to provide applicants an opportunity to interact with AFG staff and ask questions about the program, t

Firefighter

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Written by Pendell Meyers A teenager was involved in a motor vehicle collision and presented to the Emergency Department via EMS altered and potentially critically ill. He was intubated for altered mental status. Chest trauma was suspected on initial exam. Here is his initial ECG around 1330: What do you think? The ECG shows sinus tachycardia with RBBB and LAFB, without clear additional superimposed signs of ischemia.

ALS

Critical Care Scenarios

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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