
EM Quick Hits 62 Optimizing RSI Medication Timing, ED Boarding of Older Patients, Prolonged Tourniquet Use, Rural Peer Support Programs, ECG Reciprocal Changes, Nutrition Tips for Shift Workers
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Navigating Rural Emergency Medicine
This chapter explores the critical role of peer support programs for emergency physicians in rural areas, where resources are limited. Using a complex case study of a patient with persistent lactic acidosis, it illustrates the emotional and professional challenges faced by new physicians and the value of collaborative coaching. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for thorough patient assessments and the importance of recognizing diagnostic uncertainties in rural healthcare settings.
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