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Excited to share that I’ve just secured my certificate in Heart Anatomy from an enlightening webinar! 💓 As an MSK Physiotherapist, this deepens my understanding of the cardiovascular system, enhancing my approach to holistic patient care. #MSKPhysio #HeartAnatomy #ContinuingEducation #HealthcareExcellence #LifelongLearning

#snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #snsdesignthinking Hi connection I'm happy to share my article about Real time ECG. Electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the most commonly performed examinations in emergency medicine. The literature suggests that one-third of ECG interpretations contain errors and can lead to clinical adverse outcomes. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of real-time ECG interpretation by senior emergency physicians compared to cardiologists and an ECG expert. Methods This was a prospective study in two university emergency departments and one emergency medical service. All ECGs were performed and interpreted over five weeks by a senior emergency physician (EP) and then by a cardiologist using the same questionnaire. In case of mismatch between EP and the cardiologist our expert had the final word. The ratio of agreement between both interpretations and the kappa (k) coefficient characterizing the identification of major abnormalities defined the reading ability of the emergency physicians.

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Healthcare Professionals 🌟 Looking to enhance your medical expertise? Join us in exploring the world of lung ultrasound through this insightful webcast! 🔍 Dive into the intricacies of lung ultrasound and expand your diagnostic capabilities. This webcast offers a wealth of knowledge from leading experts, allowing you to stay at the forefront of medical advancements. Don't miss out on this valuable CME opportunity! 👉Learning Objectives: ✅Conduct a standard pulmonary examination. ✅Recognise and interpret Ultrasound Lung Signs and Artefacts. ✅Perform an ultrasound examination of the diaphragm; assess diaphragm excursion in pneumonia, pleural effusion, and hemothorax. ✅Understand basic ultrasound physics and principles, as well as be able to identify indications, plan the procedure, and perform it. Secure your spot now and unlock the potential of lung ultrasound in patient care. Let's grow together in the world of healthcare. Register Now: https://bit.ly/3FUOikA #MedicalEducation #CME #LungUltrasound #HealthcareAdvancements #healthcareproviders #digitalhealth #CE #eMedEvents #MedEd

Training and more Training is the way to go with diagnosis and scanning techniques. 👏🌞

Clinical practice, decision-making, and use of clinical decision support systems in invasive mechanical ventilation: new narrative review by Murali et al https://lnkd.in/eas2Dr9s #critical care #anaesthesia

☢️🔻Just had a remarkable experience with a 37-year-old male patient presenting severe dyspnea and shortness of breath. His Pulmonary CT Angiography, with 70 ml contrast at 4.5 ml/sec using the Test Bolus technique, revealed a critical condition - pulmonary embolism. Despite the challenge of breath-holding during the examination, the urgency in recognizing this emergency was paramount. 🚨 Upon reviewing the reconstruction images, the diagnosis was clear. Swift communication with the attending physician was crucial, ensuring prompt intervention and care for the patient. This case underscores the vital importance of timely reporting in emergency situations. 🌐 Healthcare professionals, let's continue to emphasize the significance of immediate communication and collaboration in such critical scenarios. Early detection and intervention can be life-saving, highlighting the indispensable role we play in patient outcomes. Together, let's prioritize rapid response and communication for better patient care. #Healthcare #EmergencyMedicine #PulmonaryCTAngiography #PatientCare 🏥 #ct #radiographer

🏆 Excited to share that I have successfully completed the "Meet the Maker: Passy-Muir Tracheostomy & Ventilator Swallowing and Speaking Valve" certification! 🎉 🔍This certification has equipped me with in-depth knowledge and skills related to tracheostomy management, ventilator swallowing, and the effective use of the Passy-Muir Speaking Valve. 👉 Tracheostomy and ventilator care are critical aspects of respiratory support, and the Passy-Muir Valve plays a crucial role in enhancing communication and swallowing abilities for patients. 👉Research has shown that these changes negatively impact psychological well-being and may even lengthen stays in medical facilities. However, research also has shown that restoring the voice and addressing swallowing may have huge impacts on patients’ well-being and recovery. 👉The Passy-Muir Valve (PMV) is a biased-closed, no-leak swallowing and speaking valve developed by a patient with a tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation for patients with tracheostomies. While a small device, the PMV provides a huge impact for patients in the areas of speech, swallowing, and more. 👉All the benefits and effects on dysphagia are addressed in peer-reviewed research studies with a clinical emphasis. 🌟 I'm grateful for the opportunity to enhance my expertise and contribute to the well-being of individuals with tracheostomies and ventilator dependence. #PassyMuirCertified #TracheostomyCare #VentilatorSwallowing #PatientCare #HealthcareProfessional #NFOSD Thank-you Dr Kristin King, PhD, CCC-SLP for reviewing the benefits on the need to restore physiologic and respiratory pressures to assist with improving function, including the potential impacts on dysphagia.

#a_day_in_hospital_series NAVA (Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist) is a ventilation mode that is available on the Maquet Servo I Ventilator, NAVA is a proprietary technology developed by Maquet Getinge Group , a leading provider of medical equipment and solutions. NAVA works by leveraging the electrical activity of the diaphragm (Edi) to provide synchronized and patient-specific ventilatory assistance. It involves the integration of specialized catheters or electrodes placed in the esophagus or on the phrenic nerve to measure the neural respiratory drive. This direct measurement allows the ventilator to precisely detect the patient's inspiratory effort and deliver ventilatory support in real-time, ensuring a more personalized and responsive approach to ventilation. The NAVA offers several advantages. It promotes patient-ventilator synchrony, allowing for a more natural breathing pattern and reducing the risk of patient discomfort and ventilator-induced lung injury. By adapting to the patient's neural respiratory drive, NAVA optimizes the delivery of respiratory support, improving ventilation efficiency and reducing the workload on the patient's respiratory muscles. #RespiratoryCare #VentilatorTechnology #MaquetServoI #FlowSensing #healthcare #engineering #technology #medical #hospital #environment #engineers #innovation #ultrasound #research #flowsensor #maquet #servoI #ventilator #biomedicalengineering #clinicalengineering #clinical #NAVA #biomedical

Diagnostic spirometry and incentive spirometry are two different tools used for different purposes in respiratory medicine. They serve distinct roles, and one is not used as a substitute for the other. Read on for more on their clinical purposes-> https://nddmed.co/j451ol #nddBlog #spirometry #EasyOne #nddSolutions