Emergency Medicine

A hub for resuscitation and acute care education resources.

A group of emergency responders, including firefighters and paramedics wearing protective gear and masks, are attending to an individual lying on the ground. The scene takes place outdoors by a fence with emergency vehicles in the background.

Educational Repository

A group of emergency medical personnel wearing helmets and protective gear are gathered in what looks like a train station or industrial area. They appear to be engaged in discussion or planning, with one individual pointing forward. The background features stone walls, a map, and informational signs.

Clinical Reference

Quick-access protocols for healthcare professionals and students.

A sign detailing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructions, positioned against a wooden wall. The text includes warnings and response tips and highlights the importance of supervision around pools.

An ambulance is parked with its rear doors open, revealing a brightly lit interior. Several medical professionals are working intently inside, attending to a patient on a stretcher. The scene is illuminated by the cool blue and white lights of the ambulance, contrasting with the dark surroundings.

Multidisciplinary Learning

Facilitating collaboration and communication among healthcare professionals.

Patient Management

Integrated strategies for informed patient care and support.

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ECG

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Cardiovascular Emergencies

Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Cardiac arrest
Aortic dissection
Congestive heart failure with pulmonary edema
Pericardial tamponade
Hypertensive crisis

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Respiratory Emergencies

Pulmonary embolism
Acute asthma exacerbation
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Tension pneumothorax
COPD exacerbation
Foreign body airway obstruction

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Neurological Emergencies

Stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic)
Seizure (status epilepticus)
Meningitis or encephalitis
Traumatic brain injury
Spinal cord compression

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Trauma Emergencies

Polytrauma
Hemorrhagic shock
Penetrating chest or abdominal injuries
Long bone fractures with vascular compromise
Crush syndrome
Major burns

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Toxicological and Metabolic Emergencies

Drug overdose (e.g., opioids, acetaminophen)
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)
Hypoglycemia
Electrolyte imbalances (e.g., hyperkalemia)
Acute alcohol intoxication or withdrawal

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Hematologic and Immune Emergencies

Anaphylaxis
Severe sepsis or septic shock
Sickle cell crisis
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Acute transfusion reaction

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Pediatric Emergencies

Febrile seizures
Epiglottitis
Bronchiolitis
Congenital heart defect emergencies
Pediatric trauma

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Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies

Ectopic pregnancy
Placental abruption
Uterine rupture
Eclampsia/preeclampsia
Postpartum hemorrhage

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Learning Hub

Explore emergency medicine resources for academics, professionals, and patients.

A city street with emergency responders gathered around. Several people in orange uniforms, possibly emergency medical technicians, interact with others on the scene. Police officers are present, as well as police vehicles and a motorcycle. The street is lined with tall, European-style buildings, and it appears to be a wet day, suggesting recent rain.

An ambulance with the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz insignia is parked with its rear door open, revealing a dimly lit blue interior. Two individuals in reflective emergency uniforms and helmets stand near the back of the vehicle.

A close-up view of a digital medical monitor displaying vital signs including a green electrocardiogram (ECG) line, a yellow respiratory rate line, and numerical values with a red background indicating a concerning level.

Medical professionals in full protective gear attend to a patient lying on a hospital bed. The patient is connected to medical equipment, including a heartbeat and oxygen monitor, while the healthcare workers appear to be providing care or administering a treatment.