Foundations of Emergency Medicine offers a series of courses that are openly shared with residency programs around the country. #FoEMPearls #GrowRoots #FoEM
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Hyperhomocysteinemia pearls: impaired MTHFR activity can increase homocysteine levels by ∼25%, and may occur in up to 40% of some U.S. subpopulations: Tx Vit B12,B6, Folic acid
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External pacers can be life-saving in the post-op setting.
⚡️ How do "pacer boxes" work?
🫀 What are the types of pacing wires (transvenous, bipolar epicardial etc)?
⚙️ What mode & settings do you choose?
📟This #ICUOnePager has got you covered
onepagericu.com/transvenous-…
Foundations of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Ketoacidosis is a common admission to the ICU, but misdiagnosis or mismanagement is dangerous.
This ICU OnePager covers:
D/dx of ketoacidosis: DKA, HHS, AKA, etc
5 I's mnemonic for finding the etiology
3 pillars approach w/ insulin, fluids, electrolytes
onepagericu.com/ketosis
Foundations of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Per ACC, 3 new STEMI equivalents that warrant *emergent angiography*:
-LBBB or ventricular-paced rhythm with *either* original OR *modified* Sgarbossa Criteria
-DeWinter's sign
Let's be 100% clear- EM research led to these updates by e.g. @PendellM @smithECGBlog (check ref!)
Here’s the proper article: 2022 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on the Evaluation and Disposition of Acute Chest Pain in the Emergency Department #foamed jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.…
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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP- ~3 in 1 million incidence Do not wait to obtain an ADAMTS13! The full pentad of TTP is only appreciated in 5% of patients. If left untreated, this primary TMA kills ~50% within the first 24 hours and 90% thereafter. @hdx
Foundations of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Vascular Localization of Stroke
#TipsForNewDocs #MedEd #MedTwitter #medicine #medical #medicare #health #healthcare #FOAMed #ClinicalPearl #clinicaltips #MedStudents #stroke #neuroscience #neurotwitter
Foundations of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Interpreting acid/base physiology can be tricky. Here's the 4 step #ICUOnePager approach, including some useful mnemonics for
🟠metabolic alkalosis --> BLVD PLACE
🔵non-AG metabolic acidosis --> RAGES
🟣anion gap metabolic acidosis --> GOLDMARKeT
onepagericu.com/acid-base?rq…
Foundations of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Massive hemoptysis is a terrifying & life threatening emergency.
This #ICUOnePager covers an integrated approach to workup, airway management, & treatment of massive hemoptysis. #FOAMed #FOAMcc
onepagericu.com/hemoptysis
Foundations of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Differential Diagnosis of Abdominal Pain Based on Location h/t @ManualOMedicine
#medtwitter #foamed #meded #usmle
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Capnography/End-tidal CO2 monitoring is an important tool for monitoring physiology & improving safety.
This #ICUOnePager reviews:
🔘types of capnographs
🔘physiology of ETCO2 vs PaCO2
🔘when to use capnography
🔘capnograph waveforms & their significance
onepagericu.com/capnography
Foundations of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Identifying the etiology of shock can be challenging.
This #ICUOnePager illustrates how to combine physical exam, POCUS, and hemodynamics together using the framework of PUMP (CO) vs PIPES (SVR) vs TANK (preload) problems.
onepagericu.com/undifferenti…
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#FOAMed Case: "Young Boy With Fatigue and Weight Loss" annemergmed.com/article/S019…
• 8yo boy presented with 2 months of progressive left anterior thigh pain associated with fatigue, anorexia, and weight loss
• On examination, he displayed an antalgic gait with a left-sided limp
Foundations of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Want to improve your digital nerve block techniques...?
Check out our newest OPEN ACCESS paper which provides a comprehensive review of techniques.
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with @RushEmergency co-authors @AshleyPenington @evieschraft
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