The initial hospital treatment of firearm injuries costed an estimated $7.7 billion between 2016 and 2021, with the largest share falling on urban trauma center hospitals that serve the highest proportion of Medicaid patients, according to a new study. The post Medicaid Billed for More than Half of U.S. Hospital Costs From Gun Injuries appeared first on News Center.| News Center
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed The NHS drowns in innovation whilst repair work goes unsupported. Why Bronson's Design as Repair framework matters for emergency medicine. The post Design as repair: what Emergency Medicine can learn (and why it is so hard) appeared first on St.Emlyn's.| St.Emlyn's
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed The SUPERB trial compared ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block with Bier block for distal forearm fracture reduction in the ED. Both provided excellent pain relief, with supraclavicular block noninferior and offering longer analgesia. Safe, feasible, and well-tolerated, this trial supports expanding regional anaesthesia options for emergency physicians managing upper limb injuries. The post SUPraclavicular Block for Emergency Reduction of Upper Limb ...| St.Emlyn's
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Learn more about innovations in Cardiac Arrest management: 3 quick hits to stay prepared and respond effectively in critical situations. @stemlyns #FOAMed The post Cardiac arrest: three quick hits appeared first on St.Emlyn's.| St.Emlyn's
From St Emlyn's journal club: are we overtreating sepsis? US study finds 87% received unnecessary or overly broad antibiotics in ED.| St.Emlyn's
The EVIDENCE trial tested expedited intra-arrest transport vs extended on-scene CPR for refractory OHCA. Did faster hospital transfer improve outcomes?| St.Emlyn's
A new study has found that prompt administration of opioid pain relief in emergency departments reduces the likelihood of hospitalization for children with sickle cell disease, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics. The post Timely Pain Treatment Linked to Reduced Hospitalizations for Children with Sickle Cell Disease appeared first on News Center.| News Center
A recent trial of alternatives to commercial Calcium Gluconate gel in HF burnsBottom line - buy the proper stuff| St.Emlyn's
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First responders and physicians run toward danger when most of us run away. Yet at the end of the shift, many carry invisible wounds, intrusive memories, disturbing images, flashbacks, weights too heavy to carry alone. Preventive trauma treatment for first responders has become more critical than ever as research reveals alarming rates of PTSD among […] The post 5 Key Benefits of Preventive Trauma Treatment for First Responders appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog.| GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog
Global health and emergency care research summit in the UK bringing together expert speakers, panelists and workshop facilitators.| St.Emlyn's
New UK research reveals 3 types of moral injury in emergency medicine: loss of trust in others, self & authority. St Emlyn's journal club review of key findings.| St.Emlyn's
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The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) collaborated with the Center for Experiential Learning and Simulation (CELS) and UF Health to deliver hands-on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) workshops for healthcare professionals. Participants, who possess a strong background in ECMO patient care, represented diverse specialties including anesthesiology, emergency medicine, and intensive care. The ELSO course offers practical…| Center for Experiential Learning & Simulation » College of Medicine...
PECARN Abdominal Trauma Rule: Are One or Two Criteria Safe? Can children with abdominal pain, vomiting, or tenderness avoid CT? We review PECARN's latest insights into low-risk paediatric trauma. #foamed| St.Emlyn's
Our review of a small Feasibility study on arterial line placement during ED cardiac arrest shows high success and improved ROSC. Is it time to rethink resuscitation monitoring?| St.Emlyn's
Emergency toxicology insights on differentiating serotonin syndrome from NMS and stimulant toxicity. A commentary on the latest EMCRIT podcast, including diagnostic challenges and clinical examination reliability. #FOAMed| St.Emlyn's
Recognise and treat drug-induced hyperthermia fast. Learn how early sedation and rapid cooling can save lives in this ED-focused clinical review. #FOAMed| St.Emlyn's
Can salbutamol relieve pain in renal colic? We review a phase II randomised controlled trial exploring intravenous salbutamol as an adjunct analgesic in the emergency department.| St.Emlyn's
Emergency toxicology insights on differentiating serotonin syndrome from NMS and stimulant toxicity. A commentary on the latest EMCRIT podcast, including diagnostic challenges and clinical examination reliability. #FOAMed| St.Emlyn's
Discover how self-organised criticality explains sudden ED crowding and learn data-driven strategies to identify critical thresholds and implement anticipatory interventions before chaos occurs.| St.Emlyn's
A recent randomized controlled trial explores the effectiveness of low-dose ketamine (LDK) as an adjunct to morphine in emergency settings.| St.Emlyn's
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Listen Here Historically, care of patients in the emergency department (ED) in the first trimester with any kind of abortion (e.g. spontaneous “miscarriage”) underwent blood type and Rh testing followed by RhD immunoglobulin prophylaxis if Rh+. However, many guidelines now recommend foregoing this process in first trimester abortion (spontaneous or induced). In this episode,| FOAMcast
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A recent randomized controlled trial explores the effectiveness of low-dose ketamine (LDK) as an adjunct to morphine in emergency settings.| St.Emlyn's
As a long-time pediatric trauma clinician-scientist, Julie Leonard, MD, MPH, board-certified emergency medicine specialist and principal investigator in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has contributed to numerous veins of research in her field. The recent publication of a set of clinical prediction criteria for cervical spine injury represents the culmination of more than two decades of hard work and, she says, the most significant achievement of...| Pediatrics Nationwide
Mastering likelihood ratios can transform your diagnostic skills. Discover how likelihood ratios can enhance decision-making and improve patient care.| St.Emlyn's
Language and cultural barriers in health care prevent immigrant patients from receiving adequate treatment, highlighting the need for improved interpreter training and cultural competency among health care professionals.| KevinMD.com
A new study shows that implementing the rule can reduce CT scans by more than 50% without missing clinically significant injuries.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Researchers find ED visits more than doubled from 2021 to 2022 and call for federal legislation and regulation to address this child hazard.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Does the method of admission affect care for patients with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?| Pediatrics Nationwide
Liz Crowe reminds us that change is about changing habits and not just making resolutions. Liz guides us through how to do that in 2024. #FOAMed| St.Emlyn's
It’s a story that connects all these three. In a meaningful way. A tribute, you could say. How would you imagine the following three to be linked to a story? A famous French surgeon who playe…| #1MinuteStories
