MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'emergencies'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:02:27 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139734&cid=t_120048_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fchronic-health-needs-must-be-addressed-after-a-natural-disaster%2F2011.08.18 Sichuan earthquake rescue workers carrying an injured person. In light of the widespread media coverage of natural disasters, such as the earthquake in Haiti and the tsunami in Japan, the public and medical professionals are aware of the anticipated immediate medical needs in these kinds of emergencies. However, it is less well known that after the initial management of life- and limb-threatening injuries, there may be an enormous need to provide care to persons with chronic illnesses. This is because they are displaced from their homes, become exposed to adverse environmental and socioeconomic hardships, lose access to healthcare, are deprived of their sources of medications, and so forth. Some of my colleagues were allowed to enter Japan after the tsunami, and their observations agree wi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139734 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5139734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872092&cid=t_120048_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fstrange-requests-in-the-emergency-department-virginity-testing-and-more%2F2011.05.27 As the country wrestles with the cost of health-care, and as various media outlets address the role of emergency departments, I thought this little guide-might be helpful!  I pulled it out of my archives from several years ago.  Enjoy! All too often, I discharge a patient and think to myself, What instructions can I give for this? Sometimes there are problems and questions that don’t have obvious solutions or answers. And in these situations, coming up with something useful for the patient to read at home is, to say the least, difficult. I’ve come up with a few based on some of the enigmas I see at Oconee Memorial Hospital. Virginity evaluation: The emergency physician has not determined the status of your daughter’s virginity. In fact, the emergency physician does not wish to know... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872092 Fri, 27 May 2011 14:00:34 +0100 4872092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610810&cid=t_120048_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fonline-er-booking-is-there-a-real-emergency%2F2011.03.18 This is so wrong. You can’t make this stuff up. It seems an emergency department in Memphis, Tennessee is now taking online reservations for their services. Yes, you heard that right, you can now hop online and select the time you would like to be seen for your “emergency”. Just pay $15.00 and you can give your chief complaint, your medical history and your list of medications ahead of time, saving you time and trouble when you pop in with your pesky problem! What if the problem is serious? The computer won’t let you register and flashes a “Call 911″ sign at you. But wait! There’s more! If you are not seen within 15 minutes of your scheduled time, you money is cheerfully refunded! I’m not kidding. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Emergiblo... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610810 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:00:53 +0100 4610810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018188&cid=t_120048_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffreeemergencytalks.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F05%2F2010-04-15-1100-Ten-Things-to-Consider-in-the-Crashing-Patient-Amal-Mattu-Temple_32.mp3 A 60 year-old man is brought into the emergency department because he has felt unwell the past 5 hours. He is awake, diaphoretic and ‘looks sick’. He is mildly tachycardic, mildly tachypneic and afebrile with a blood pressure of 100/60 mmHg. His blood glucose is normal. There is no history of trauma. Clearly this man needs a bit of work --- he looks sick with abnormal vital signs. So... Now what? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018188 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:52 +0100 4018188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876648&cid=t_120048_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdoctors-and-alarm-fatigue-potential-for-patient-harm%2F2010.08.17 The hospital is never a quiet place. Walk through the wards on a typical day and you’ll hear a cacophony of alarms, bells, and other tones coming from both computers and medical equipment. American Medical News recently discussed so-called “alarm fatigue.” They cite a study showing find that “16,934 alarms sounded in [a medical] unit during an 18-day period.” That’s astounding, and for those who are wondering, that’s about 40 alarms an hour. It’s not surprising that doctors become desensitized to these alarms, and that has potential to harm patients, as physicians may miss legitimate, emergent findings. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at KevinMD.com* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876648 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:00:48 +0100 3876648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854523&cid=t_120048_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fan-app-for-baby-related-emergencies%2F2010.08.10 RN Tara Summers was inspired to make an iPhone app after a frightening episode where she saw her infant child choking. Because she was a nurse, she sprang into action and gave the Heimlich maneuver, but worried about parents (or babysitters) without the same training. So, along with her emergency medicine physician husband, she created MedBasics — a readily-accessible information packet for the home about things to do in an emergency. Now they’re announcing an iPhone app called BabyMedBasics for emergencies when you’re not at home. More from MedBasics… iTunes link to the iOS app… *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854523 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:00:02 +0100 3854523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254470&cid=t_120048_101_f&fid=38969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheemtspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2F08%2Fmastering-the-head-to-toe-assessment%2F You probably practiced your head-to-toe assessment a bunch in your EMT class. Maybe more than any other skill in the EMT curriculum. If your class was or is anything like mine (as a student or a teacher) you performed the head-to-toe assessment again and again. As much as we practice this skill in EMT class, I often wonder why so many EMT’s have such bad head-to-toe skills out on the street. It seems that, once we get out on the street, the systematic, thorough head-to-toe assessment falls out of favor and quickly gets replaced with the faster, more direct focused assessment. That works just fine most of the time. If it didn’t, I figure it probably wouldn’t be such a universal phenomenon. (For the record, have you ever worked somewhere where this wasn’t the case? ... The EMT Spot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254470 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:46:07 +0100 3254470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3223227&cid=t_120048_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fbreast-milk-donation-backlash-in-haiti%2F The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) reportedly has been asked to retract its urgent call for breast milk donations for premature infants in Haiti. The Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) says the donations contradict best practices for babies in emergencies and the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) said the donations create an “unfeasible and unsafe intervention” due to problems of transportation, screening, supply and storage, according to the MSNBC article “Call for Donations of Breast Milk in Haiti Goes Bust.” Time also asks “Will Donating Breast Milk Help Haitian infants?” I have nothing but respect and deference for the ENN and the experienced relief agencies on the ground in Haiti. The breastfeeding activist commu... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3223227 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:46:40 +0100 3223227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216551&cid=t_120048_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fupdate-re-breast-milk-donations-for-haiti%2F The decision to make an urgent call for breast milk donations in the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti is controversial in the breastfeeding activist community. I think everyone can agree that donations of artificial baby milk are not helpful and that everything possible should be done to promote breastfeeding by mothers in Haiti. Breastfeeding is the long-term, life-saving method of infant feeding in a disaster. Some, however, argue that at best the donations of breast milk are symbolic and not particularly helpful, and at worst they detract from the real and more practical need for donations of cash. I think most people who were going to donate cash have already done so, myself included. For me, the issue boils down to the question of whether donations of human milk to Haiti inte... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216551 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:50:27 +0100 3216551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3175845&cid=t_120048_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fhaiti-disaster-relief-organizations%2F The devastating earthquake this week in Haiti again brings to the forefront the issue of infant feeding in emergencies. You might recall how dangerous it is for relief efforts to send artificial baby milk to disaster sites due to a lack of sanitary water, inadequate supplies, the increased risk of deadly respiratory infections and diarrhea in non-breastfed babies, and poor access to medical care. A man carries a baby among the debris in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on 13 January 2010 after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit the island on 12 January 2010; IMG: ZUMA Press So if you choose to donate to an organization involved in the relief efforts in Haiti, please consider choosing an organization that supports breastfeeding in emergencies. As a starting place to determine which agency in your ho... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3175845 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:33:58 +0100 3175845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111376&cid=t_120048_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2009%2F12%2F22%2Favoid-diabetic-emergencies-this-holiday-season%2F In the holiday season's hustle and bustle, it's easy to forget to take care of your health. Low blood sugar isn't uncommon. Ignoring it, however, can lead to trouble. Make sure that you pay attention to your body and the warning signs that you might have low-blood sugar like dizziness when standing. Also, remember to carry a medical identification card and wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace at all times. Make sure your friends, family members and co-workers know what to do in an emergency. Severe hypoglycemia, ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar coma are among the most common diabetic emergencies. Check out Aol Health's guide to diabetic emergencies.Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Diabetes Blog) The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111376 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3111376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2839009&cid=t_120048_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FtbVBiExnTos%2F Dental emergencies may pop up at any time, much like medical emergencies. They can range from a toothache to damage to the jaw. Would you know what to do in a dental emergency? According to a survey of 1000 people, done by Majestic Drug Company, the most dental emergencies occurred to people in lower income brackets. The press release said that this was an interesting finding, but it is really not all that surprising. Those in the lower income brackets as defined by this survey (less than $35,000 per year income) likely have less access to a dentist and may avoid the cost of preventative dental care, compared with the higher income (over $100,000). However, the press release did have some good tips on what to do if you find yourself with a problem with your teeth: Knocked out tooth. If a... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2839009 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:12:23 +0100 2839009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2113416&cid=t_120048_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5920 strWebsiteID = window.document.location.toString();strSplitWeb = strWebsiteID.split("/")strWebsiteID = strSplitWeb[2];document.write(”“); from the Malaysian Medical Resources High Caffeine Intake Increases Likelihood of Hallucinations, Women More Likely to Experience EMS Delays, Smoking During Pregnancy Alters Thyroid Hormone Levels (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2113416 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2113416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450449&cid=t_120048_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2F5-emergencies-caregivers-may-encounter.html Planning ahead for the steps to take in an emergency can make a big difference, and perhaps save a life. Family caregivers or paid caregivers need to know ahead of time what to do in an emergency and how to be prepared.1. HAVE DETAILED HOME CARE NOTES. The home care notes need to have medications, instructions, diagnoses, phone numbers, daily routines, meals and food consumption, and changes in condition. These notes can be kept in a notebook with tabs to separate the sections. This way the caregiver can take the notebook to the doctor's office or to the hospital to provide information about recent or past conditions observed. For example, it could be useful for healthcare professionals to know how many days ago a person lost his or her appetite, or when a new condition was first observed.... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450449 Sun, 18 May 2008 04:59:00 +0100 1450449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1195856&cid=t_120048_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F02%2F01%2Fwatching-the-super-bowl-may-be-hazardous-to-your-health%2F Watching the Super Bowl on Sunday may cause your heart more stress than it can handle, according to new research published earlier this week in the New England Journal of Medicine. The researchers looked at cardiac, or heart, emergencies and heart attacks in Munich, Germany when Germany won the 2006 World Cup tournament. “The more important the game, the greater the risk,” said Dr. Ute Wilbert-Lampen, one of the study’s lead authors. “There is also a direct correlation between the tension in the game and the amount of stress one feels — and thus the strain on the heart.” The researchers looked at 4,279 heart cases that occurred in the greater Munich area during World Cup games that Germany was playing in. They then compared that period to similar perio... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1195856 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 02:27:03 +0100 1195856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1121847&cid=t_120048_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Famerican-heart-association-says-people.html Sometimes caregivers or seniors aren't sure if someone is having a life threatening emergency, and they may wait to call for help because they are afraid it will be a false alarm. They may be afraid they will appear to have overreacted, to be mistaken, or to have created an alarm foolishly all for nothing. But even waiting minutes can cost a life. The American Heart Association says "people often aren't sure what's wrong and wait too long before getting help" for a heart attack. A review of the common heart attack symptoms and emergency procedures can guide a caregiver when someone might be having a heart attack. First, call 911 immediately, because getting fast medical assistance can save a life. When you call 911 the Emergency Medical Services will arrive within minutes and begin lifesav... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1121847 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:42:00 +0100 1121847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1002844&cid=t_120048_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F179631435%2F Cocaine isn’t the only illegal drug out there that can cause a heart attack. Ecstasy or “XTC” as it is known has been making a comeback in the younger population. The emergencies rooms across the world are seeing more and more heart attacks and untimely deaths from this nasty little drug. Oh boy, I feel like I want to lock my daughters in their rooms until hey are 30! Physicians in the emergency department should become familiar with this drug because of its emerging trend toward its use, advise the case report’s authors. Although it was once thought that the drug does not cause dependency and adverse side effects, this belief has been overturned by many reports of side effects in recent literature, the report further explains. via Science Daily Share This (Source... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1002844 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 15:57:38 +0100 1002844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=982638&cid=t_120048_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F175473693%2F Recently I posted 8 fire emergency or safety tips passed along by AGIS.com for aging or Alzheimer’s patients.   With the California fires and other natural disasters in our minds, we realize the importance of being prepared. The Alzheimer’s Association also has posted some Disaster Preparedness Tips that it would be good to be knowledgeable about.   They go into: *Advance preparedness…measures to take. *If you know a pending disaster is about to occur…what you should do. *Emergency Kits and what to include in them You may want to check out this information as well as the fire safety tips. Share This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=982638 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:03:41 +0100 982638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=748899&cid=t_120048_111_f&fid=34712&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdigitaldoorway.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Falmost-emergency-cautionary-tale.html I take a relatively large amount of pills twice a day----mostly supplements with a few allopathic medications---and have always prided myself in how I can toss a handful into my mouth and swallow them with a few sips of water. That said, several minutes ago I did my usual morning routine and tossed back my substantial morning meds as I stood in the dining room. My wife and a friend who spent the night were standing nearby and watched as I immediately realized that I had aspirated one of the capsules. Trying not to panic and still able to talk, I said "I think I aspirated one of those." Our visiting friend said, "No, I don't think so." I sat down to assess further.Taking a few deep breaths, I could distinctly hear a whistle with each inspiration, signaling to me without a doubt that there w... Digital Doorway blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=748899 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:30:00 +0100 748899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=624651&cid=t_120048_97_f&fid=35601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrhunnybun.com%2F2007%2F04%2Femergency.html Bank Holidays also tend to be the days when I wait for the phone to ring. Occasionally I'll get called out by a District Nurse or the Out-of-Hours service for an emergency. These tend to be for more esoteric medications such as Diamorphine, Cyclizine and Levomepromazine. Normally these are for use in one of these. It's weird going into a deserted pharmacy in the middle of the night. Quite often I get the urge to take all of my clothes off and dispense naked. Fortunately I have managed to restrain myself. Maybe next time?Diamorphine comes in 5,10,30,100 and 500 mg ampoules. With your eyes stuck together and semi-awake it's surprising how similar they all look. I have no desire to inadvertently be the next Harold Shipman. It's a case of "look at the prescription, check the strength, count th... A day at the pharmacy. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=624651 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:08:00 +0100 624651