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Rethinking Fluid Resuscitation in Vaso-Occlusive Crisis: Is Lactated Ringer’s the Superior Choice?

REBEL EM

Reliance on a billing dataset, instead of EMR or prospective data, likely affected the quality of outcome measurement. The heterogeneity of treatment effects was also assessed among different hemoglobin SS genotypes, levels of care, volumes of fluid resuscitation, and diagnosis of acute kidney dysfunction on admission.

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Being a Better Advocate for Your Patients with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

JEMS

In one study alone, EMR/EMT Students failed to adequately recognize or suspect autism in simulated trauma victims 87% of the time. In one study alone, EMR/EMT Students failed to adequately recognize or suspect autism in simulated trauma victims 87% of the time. 3,4 The problem is as much an issue of comfort as it is knowledge.

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repost this one as QRS distortion

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The QRS proves it. Posted by Steve Smith at 6:29 AM Email This BlogThis! Share to X Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Labels: draft No comments: Post a Comment DEAR READER: I have loved receiving your comments, but I am no longer able to moderate them. Disclaimer Cases come from all over the world.

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Alzheimer’s and Ambulance Drivers

Peter Canning

Volunteer ambulances may have an EMT and an EMR (emergency medical responder), but there is no “ambulance driver” category of certification. Novel theory, but not enough to make me forget about the driver dis. Ambulance drivers. Paramedics and EMTs are trained medical professionals who assess and treat sick and injured patients.

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EM@3AM: Bradypnea

EMDocs

On physical exam, the patient is lethargic, has nasal flaring, and is using accessory muscles to breathe. Lung sounds are clear. On cardiac exam, there is normal rate and rhythm without murmur, rubs, or gallops. His capillary refill is 2 seconds. His surgical incision looks clean and without any signs of infection.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - Untitled Article

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Disclaimer Cases come from all over the world. Patient identifiers have been redacted or patient consent has been obtained. The contents of this site have not been reviewed nor approved by Hennepin County Medical Center and any views or opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Hennepin County Medical Center.

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A patient with chest pain. (post on Normal ECG)

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Disclaimer Cases come from all over the world. Patient identifiers have been redacted or patient consent has been obtained. The contents of this site have not been reviewed nor approved by Hennepin County Medical Center and any views or opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Hennepin County Medical Center.

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