California Casualty
AUGUST 21, 2024
Imagine finding a contractor to repair your roof after a damaging storm, only to discover that you’ve been duped by a scammer. It’s a situation no one wants to face, yet contractor scams are on the rise, leaving unsuspecting homeowners with unfinished projects and empty wallets.
Emergency Medicine Cases
AUGUST 19, 2024
We over-admit low risk acute heart failure patients and under-admit high risk heart failure patients. In this podcast we discuss the diagnostic accuracy of various clinical features, lab tests and imaging modalities for acute heart failure, the 3 validated risk stratification tools and a simple approach to PoCUS for the diagnosis and prognostication of acute heart failure in the ED to improve our diagnostic accuracy and disposition decisions for patients with acute heart failure.
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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
AUGUST 31, 2024
Date: August 30, 2024 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Mel Herbert is a famous Emergency Medicine Physician, award-winning educator, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Mel founded both EM:RAP which creates and distributes Emergency Medicine education in over 160 countries. He also started a non-profit company called EM:RAP GO. This is an SGEM Xtra to end Season#12.
Pediatric EM Morsels
AUGUST 23, 2024
Concussions are commonly encountered in the Emergency Department. We have previously discussed an approach to the question of when a patient “ can return to sport.” That recommendation has been revised ( calling for us to Rebake this Morsel ) and now also pays specific attention to the important aspect of scholastic activities. Let’s take a quick minute to digest a morsel on the current concussion in sport recommendations with respect to Return to Learn and Return to Sport : Re
High Performance EMS
AUGUST 9, 2024
Dispatching the right unit to an EMS call was much simpler when all resources had the same capabilities and a response time was the primary measure of success. It was a matter of determining which crew was available closest to the scene. Some computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software did better than others by considering the average travel time of an actual route instead of allowing nearness to be determined by a straight-line distance.
Core EM
AUGUST 1, 2024
- Importance of Catheter Selection: - The catheter’s diameter and length are critical factors affecting the flow rate. - Shorter, wider catheters provide a higher flow rate, making them preferable for rapid resuscitation. - Diameter and Flow Rate: - A larger diameter increases flow rate, and this relationship is proportional to the fourth power. For instance, doubling the diameter results in a 16-fold increase in maximum flow rate. - Peripheral 16-gauge IVs can sometimes outtransfuse larger cent
California Casualty
AUGUST 30, 2024
It’s the perfect time of year to open the windows and enjoy the fresh air. Yet open windows can be a hidden danger for kids. It’s easier than you may think for young ones to slip through and fall. Fortunately, window accidents are preventable with the right safety measures.
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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
AUGUST 17, 2024
Date: August 13, 2024 Guest Skeptics: We have two guest skeptics for this SGEM Xtra episode. Dr. Palma Dr. Francisco Campillo Palma is an Emergency Medicine doctor. He works in prehospital (EMS and HEMS), and at Morales Meseguer Hospital in public medical service in Murcia, Spain. Franciso has postgraduate Master's degrees in emergencies and urgent care, clinical ultrasound, and emergency and disaster management, from the University of Elche, the University of Madrid, and the University of Ovied
ALiEM
AUGUST 26, 2024
A 27-year-old male with no past medical history presents to the Emergency Department with right eye pain. He states that approximately one week prior, he was working on a wire fence when he lost hold of a wire under tension, and it subsequently hit him in his right eye. He had immediate pain in his affected eye and was unable to see anything but light for the next three days.
Critical Care Scenarios
AUGUST 21, 2024
We talk the nitty-gritty of assessing the right heart using echocardiography, with our friend Matt Siuba (@msiuba), intensivist at the Cleveland Clinic and master of zentensivism. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway lessons We talk the nitty-gritty of assessing the right heart using echocardiography, with our friend Matt Siuba ( @msiuba ), intensivist at the Cleveland Clinic and master of zentensivism.
EMS 12-Lead
AUGUST 25, 2024
David Didlake, EMT-P, RN, ACNP @DidlakeDW An early 80’s Female was transported to the ED with new-onset facial droop, slurred speech, and focal deficit. No previous medical history was reported. My colleauges and I (interventional cardiology) were asked to consult during workup. MRI Brain demonstrated Left MCA acute/subacute infarct, MCA/PCA watershed, and no hemorrhagic transformation.
California Casualty
AUGUST 28, 2024
There are four things standing between you and the pavement when you drive—your tires. Keeping them in good shape is key to staying safe on the road.
EMCrit Project
AUGUST 26, 2024
We often joke that the right ventricle is the “forgotten ventricle,” but there is a sad truth behind this joke. Recently, there has been increased recognition of the importance of right ventricle failure and systemic congestion within some circles (e.g., nephrologists and resuscitationists). However, overall the right ventricular failure continues to be commonly overlooked.
FirstNet Authority
AUGUST 21, 2024
FirstNet Authority Advances Network Coverage Investment with Focus on Territories, Tribal Nations, Rural Areas Press Releases michelle.fordi… Wed, 08/21/2024 - 10:08 The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Created in 2012, its mission is to ensure the building, deployment, and operation of the nationwide broadband network that equips first responders to save lives and protect U.S. communities.
ALiEM
AUGUST 30, 2024
A 5-year-old female presented to the emergency department (ED) with a one-year history of gradually increasing anterior neck swelling. The patient had no significant past medical history. She also endorsed three weeks of cough and congestion, and one day of muffled voice. She denied difficulty swallowing, fatigue, cold intolerance, or hair and nail changes.
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. This model highlights the importance of making high-stakes decisions promptly, avoiding premature or delayed interventions.
EMS 12-Lead
AUGUST 20, 2024
A 50 y/o Male presented to the ED with new-onset chest discomfort. He reported no pertinent history (eg, HTN, HLD, DM, Smoking, etc). The initial Trop I returned <0.012 ng/mL. Here is the time-zero ECG. The critical features that immediately caught my attention were both the hyperacute T-wave in aVL, and the reciprocal down-up T-wave in III.
California Casualty
AUGUST 26, 2024
When it comes to house hunting, preparation is key. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced one, the right tools can make all the difference. From capturing details to measuring spaces, here’s the gear you need to ensure a smooth and successful search for your new home.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
AUGUST 24, 2024
Date: August 19, 2024 Reference: Partyka et al. Serratus Anterior Plane Blocks for Early Rib Fracture Pain Management: The SABRE Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Surg 2024 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Sean Baldwin is an Emergency Physician practising in Sydney, Australia in both a large tertiary emergency department and a small regional emergency department. Interests include information systems and digital health, research and education.
American Ambulance Association
AUGUST 30, 2024
This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Savvik | The NEW LifePak 35 is Publicly Bid Through Savvik! appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
ALiEM
AUGUST 19, 2024
Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak, EM Match Advice Podcast Host and Stanford University PD, discusses key changes in the 2024 MyERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) application that all EM applicants should know about. Take a listen to this short 14-minute, high-yield episode before submitting your application. Podcast 45: Key 2024 MyERAS updates Highlights Hometown preferences are now limited to 3 (no longer 5).
EMergucate
AUGUST 29, 2024
Dental Trauma in Paediatrics Learn about how to number children’s teeth correctly, what lateral luxation vs subluxation means, and how … Continue reading →
EMS 12-Lead
AUGUST 18, 2024
David Didlake EMT-P, RN, ACNP @DidlakeDW An adult male self-presented to the ED with palpitations and the following ECG. The patient was very uncomfortable, dyspneic, and displayed an SpO2 90% on RA. He denied any known history of CAD, but did report ASCVD risk factors to include HTN, HLD, and DM. Of interest, he specified that he awoke earlier that morning in his usual state of health, then developed chest discomfort, then developed palpitations.
Core EM
AUGUST 28, 2024
We discuss a case of ataxia in children and how to approach the evaluation of these pts. Hosts: Ellen Duncan, MD, PhD Brian Gilberti, MD [link] Download Leave a Comment Tags: Neurology , Pediatrics Show Notes Introduction The episode focuses on ataxia in children, which can range from self-limiting to life-threatening conditions. Pediatric emergency medicine specialist shares insights on the topic.
Critical Care Scenarios
AUGUST 7, 2024
We explore the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and its role in medicine, with Nawar Shara (@NawarShara), PhD, Chief of Research Data Science at Medstar Health Research Institute and cofounding director of the AI Collab between Medstar and Georgetown. Check out the Intensive Care Academy here! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!
American Ambulance Association
AUGUST 27, 2024
This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post HR | Updated Decision on Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
AUGUST 26, 2024
A 60-something woman with no cardiac history presented with epigastric and right upper quadrant pain after eating spicy food. She had an ECG recorded at triage: What do you think? This was sent to me without any info while I was out and about, and I looked at it on my phone. I responded: "That is a tough one. V2 is very worrisome. But no other leads are.
EMergucate
AUGUST 29, 2024
Neonatal Jaundice In this quick hits presentation, learn about what tests to request for a jaundice baby, what the possible … Continue reading →
First 10 EM
AUGUST 12, 2024
The concept of a “deepity” was, I believe, coined by Daniel Dennet in his great book “Intuition pumps and other tools for thinking”. He says, “a deepity is a proposition that seems both important and true – and profound – but achieves this effect by being ambiguous. On one reading it is manifestly false, but […] The post Is “First do no harm” a “deepity”?
Core EM
AUGUST 28, 2024
Medical Education Fellowship NYU Langone’s Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine is excited to introduce our new fellowship, starting July 2025. The Medical Education Fellowship is designed for emergency physicians aspiring to advance their careers in medical education. This two-year fellowship provides an extensive curriculum aimed at developing skills necessary for roles such as program directors, clerkship directors, and academic leaders in the field of emergency medicine.
NVFC
AUGUST 27, 2024
The effort to spread awareness about how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Emergency Response Standard could harm volunteer fire departments continues. In addition to encouraging volunteer responders to submit public comments and testimony to OSHA regarding this standard, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has been active in alerting Congress to the issues.
American Ambulance Association
AUGUST 23, 2024
The AAA is projecting that the 2025 Medicare Ambulance Inflation Factor will likely be 2.6%, plus or minus 0.1%. Section 1834(l)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act mandates that the Medicare […] The post Preliminary Calculation of 2025 Ambulance Inflation Update appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
AUGUST 2, 2024
Written by Willy Frick A 50 year old man with no medical history presented with acute onset substernal chest pain. His ECG is shown below. Pretty obvious anterior current of injury. This was a machine read STEMI positive OMI. Readers of this blog can easily appreciate the hyperacute T waves in the precordium, clearest in V1-V4. What would you guess is the culprit artery?
EMergucate
AUGUST 29, 2024
Concussion This session covers the range of symptoms experienced in concussion, what can be done to reduce the risk of … Continue reading →
ACEP Now
AUGUST 12, 2024
Every once in a while, I get a text from a friend of a meme decrying the inevitability of becoming interested in birds as you age. In a way, it’s true; it came out of nowhere for me. And granted it can seem peculiar to the uninitiated. But now that I have been indoctrinated for a couple of years, it has become much more than a hobby to me. I see it as a healthful exercise, a practice in mindfulness.
Core EM
AUGUST 6, 2024
Medical Education Fellowship NYU Langone’s Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine is excited to introduce our new fellowship, starting July 2025. The Medical Education Fellowship is designed for emergency physicians aspiring to advance their careers in medical education. This two-year fellowship provides an extensive curriculum aimed at developing skills necessary for roles such as program directors, clerkship directors, and academic leaders in the field of emergency medicine.
NVFC
AUGUST 13, 2024
There are over 12,000 roadway incidents in the U.S. every day, putting responders and community members at risk. August is Traffic Incident Awareness Month, and now is a great time for your department to focus on training and outreach that can increase safety and save lives. Below are a few resources to get you started: Traffic Incident Management Certificate Responder Safety Learning Network Federal Highway Administration Other Online Training: NVFC Course: Electric Vehicle Safety: An Awareness
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