Blair Bigham, MD, MSc, EMT-P

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The Fever Files: A Case of Tummy Troubles

07/31/2024

A six-year-old boy deplaning after an 8 1/2-hour flight complains of abdominal pain, is floppy, and has a waxy look on his face. Learn how expert Blair Bigham diagnoses and treats such critical cases.

A six-year-old boy deplaning...

07/31/2024

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One Pill Can Kill: Hydrofluoric Acid

07/16/2024

Blair Bigham , MD, MSc, EMT-P;

Toxicity from hydrofluoric acid can be dangerous, and secondary contamination is a risk to EMS providers. If a patient spills it on themselves, what should their provider do?

Toxicity from hydrofluoric acid...

07/16/2024

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The Fever Files: Weed Whacked

07/10/2024

Blair Bigham , MD, MSc, EMT-P;

A 911 call brings in a 41-year-old woman with a fever, rash, and muscle aches. Blair Bigham works to uncover signs of infection and dives into the risk of tick-borne diseases.

A 911 call brings in a...

07/10/2024

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The Fever Files: Series Introduction

07/01/2024

Blair Bigham , MD, MSc, EMT-P;

The Fever Files is your case-based guide to identifying hidden threats before they turn deadly. We start with the most common symptom: pyrexia, or fever.

The Fever Files is your...

07/01/2024

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