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EKG Pearl: Hyperkalemia and Peaked T Waves
Pearl: One of the earliest EKG changes in hyperkalemia is tall, peaked T waves, especially prominent in the precordial leads (V2–V4). As potassium levels rise further, P waves may flatten, QRS complexes widen, and eventually sine-wave patterns can develop, leading to cardiac arrest.
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EKG Pearl: Wellens' Syndrome
Pearl: Wellens' Syndrome is a sign of critical stenosis of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery and indicates a high risk for an extensive anterior wall myocardial infarction. It is characterized by: Deeply inverted or biphasic T waves in leads V2 and V3 Minimal or no ST elevation Normal or slightly elevated cardiac enzymes
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EKG Pearl: Brugada Pattern
Pearl: Brugada Syndrome is associated with a risk of sudden cardiac death due to ventricular arrhythmias. The classic Type 1 Brugada pattern shows: Coved ST-segment elevation ≥2 mm in ≥1 of leads V1–V3 Followed by a negative T wave No structural heart disease
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EKG Pearl: Pericarditis
Pearl: Acute pericarditis classically progresses through four stages on the EKG: Stage 1: Diffuse ST elevation and PR depression (especially in leads I, II, V3–V6) Stage 2: Pseudo-normalization of the ST segments Stage 3: T wave inversion Stage 4: Resolution of EKG changes
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Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Health Care System’s credit rating was upgraded to “Aa3” from “A1” by Moody’s.  The upgrade was driven by the health system’s track record of excellent performance, which will support strong liquidity during a period of high capital spending, Moody’s said in its Jan. 29 report. Sarasota Memorial...
Published on: 2026-02-05
Source: Becker's Hospital Review
By Andrew Cass
Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center has renamed its HOPE Tower outpatient facility in honor of philanthropist Mary Ellen Harris and her late husband, Dr. Robert H. Harris, the health system announced. The Neptune, N.J.-based hospital said in a Feb. 4 news release that the building will now be...
Published on: 2026-02-05
Source: Becker's Hospital Review
By Naomi Diaz
A large fire severely damaged the Orthopedic Institute at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Dickson City (Pa.) on Feb. 4, prompting a full evacuation of the hospital, according to a Feb. 5 report by Fox affiliate WOLF. Flames had breached the institute’s roof by the time crews arrived around 9:40 p.m. Firefighters responded...
Published on: 2026-02-05
Source: Becker's Hospital Review
By Sophie Eydis
Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System reported a combined operating loss of $7.4 million in the first half of fiscal 2026, an improvement from a $16.3 million loss during the same period last year, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Feb. 5.  The five-hospital system formed in January 2023 through the merger of...
Published on: 2026-02-05
Source: Becker's Hospital Review
By Andrew Cass
Microsoft has chosen three finalists for an AI challenge to improve referral routing at rural health systems. The tech giant selected startups Afya Global, Bauhealth and Switchboard Health for its Rural Health AI Lab. The winner will be crowned by a panel of rural hospital leaders Feb. 10 at the...
Published on: 2026-02-05
Source: Becker's Hospital Review
By Giles Bruce
Time to look at what has been published in this month's Bubble Wrap Plus with Anke Raaijmakers and Prof .Jaan Toelen The post Bubble Wrap PLUS – February 2026 appeared first on Don't Forget the Bubbles....
Published on: 2026-02-04
Source: DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Anke Raaijmakers
Freedom House, the first U.S. EMS, proved that excellence and equity are linked. See why its legacy is a vital call to action for doctors. The post The Historic Freedom House and the Future of Equity in Medicine appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-03
Source: ACEP Now
By Adeola Kosoko, MD FACEP, FAAP, FAAEM
Hospital systems are cutting physician on-call services due to rising costs and declining revenues. Explore how these financial shifts impact care. The post Are Hospital On-Call Services Still Sustainable? appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-03
Source: ACEP Now
By Harry W Severance, MD, FACEP
Lower mortality by 76%. Access free modules to empower your PECC and prep for the 2026 Pediatric Readiness Assessment. The post Strengthen Pediatric Emergency Care With New Free Modules appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-03
Source: ACEP Now
By Mohsen Saidinejad, MD, MBA, FACEP, and Robin Goodman, MSN, RN, CPEN
Have you been keeping up with the literature? The Bubble Wrap team have. The post The 98th Bubblewrap x John Radcliffe Hospital appeared first on Don't Forget the Bubbles....
Published on: 2026-02-03
Source: DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Sarah Reynolds
Click through to see the latest happenings at and news from the American College of Emergency Physicians. The post February 2026 News from the College appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-01-27
Source: ACEP Now
By ACEP Now
Emergency physicians can lead system-wide OUD care, bridging gaps and improving outcomes beyond the ED. Learn how to drive institutional change. The post Emergency Medicine as Leaders in Care Provision for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-01-27
Source: ACEP Now
By Terence M. Hughes, MD; Utsha G. Khatri, MD, MSHP; Jennifer S. Love, MD, MSCR; and Siri Shastry, MD, MS
A 7-year-old boy presents to the children’s emergency department with fever and cough. He’s alert, well-hydrated, and playful in the waiting room. To rule out UTI, a urine dipstick is performed: no nitrites, no leukocytes… but 3+ glucose. A capillary blood glucose is 5.8 mmol/L. Ketones are negative. Is this...
Published on: 2026-01-27
Source: DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Meenu Pandey
You’re a few months into your first paediatrics rotation, and you’re finally finding your rhythm. Nebs? Charted. Sats probes? Miraculously working. Sticky toddlers in A&E with viral-induced wheeze? Bring them on. So, when you’re called to review a 3-year-old with a persistent cough, poor weight gain, and yet another course...
Published on: 2026-01-19
Source: DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Sunil Patel
If you’ve been around long enough, you’ve watched the limbo bar for lumbar punctures (LP) in well-appearing febrile infants slowly drop. Once upon a time, we used to perform lumbar punctures for any febrile baby ≤3-months-old. When I started training, that bar had already moved down. Now babies ≤28 days with fevers get...
Published on: 2026-01-18
Source: DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Dennis Ren