EMCrit Podcast EMCrit Podcast 293 - Functional Heuristics
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Mar 3, 2021 Exploring functional heuristics in medical decision-making, practical strategies for emergency care, and critical challenges in diagnostic decision-making. The podcast emphasizes the importance of thorough patient assessment for ensuring safety in healthcare.
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Scott's Ultrasound Innovation Story
- Scott Weingart shares a personal story about his long-standing desire for a bi-plane ultrasound probe.
- Butterfly IQ Plus delivers that, showing longitudinal and transverse views simultaneously for better vascular access.
Power of the Jerk and Check
- Heuristics are mental shortcuts that can save time but sometimes lead to errors.
- Checking your heuristic-driven decisions before acting can turn heuristics from errors to helpful tools.
Elderly Flank Pain Heuristic
- Flank pain in elderly patients should be considered abdominal aortic aneurysm until ruled out.
- Always use ultrasound to confirm before making treatment decisions.