…early complications include pericardial effusion or tamponade and can occur due to trauma to the thin-walled left atrial or appendage tissue during transseptal access and device manipulation…
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Read More…Patients who underwent POCUS examination for identification of an IUP had a length of stay in the emergency department that was over an hour shorter than those who went for comprehensive ultrasound. Emergency physician proficiency in POCUS in early pregnancy could improve patient flow and satisfaction…
Read MoreWildland fire has shaped the North American landscape for millennia. It supported ecological balance, sustained biodiversity, and formed a core pillar of Indigenous land management. Yet today, it has become synonymous with destruction and disaster…
Read MoreToxicology cases can be some of the more challenging cases that present to the emergency department (ED). Often the patient is altered or there is minimal history available. Many cases involve the combination of more than one toxic ingestion or exposure which can lead to a complex clinical picture.
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