ACEP Now

MARCH 11, 2025

2-4 A study in Annals of Emergency Medicine of almost 300,000 patients hospitalized with acute PE between 2011-2020 found that the use of UFH increased from 41.9 Trends in initial anticoagulation among US patients hospitalized with acute pulmonary embolism 2011-2020. percent to 56.3 percent despite guideline recommendations.

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Sensible Medicine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

22 ” Reference 22 was a Cochrane review of antibiotic treatment of appendicitis published in 2011. This was published before there were successful randomized clinical trials showing that appendicitis can be treated with antibiotics.

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EMDocs

AUGUST 3, 2024

Source Trends in Initial Anticoagulation Among US Patients Hospitalized With Acute Pulmonary Embolism 2011-2020. Ann Emerg Med. 2024 Jun 18:S0196-0644(24)00277-4. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2024.05.009. 2024.05.009. PMID: 38888528. #3:

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Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Rosenberg 2011, Yamamoto 2009] Not as accurate in obese children (physicians were better at estimating). [Lubitz 1988] Very accurate for 3.5-25kg 25kg , but not as accurate >25kg. Lubitz 1988] Good agreement with actual weight if average body habitus, better than physician estimate.

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Ken Grauer, MD

MAY 12, 2023

González-Torrecilla et al: Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol 16(1):85-95, 2011 — Reviews distinction between AVNRT vs AVRT and other regular SVT rhythms in patients without WPW. ECG Blog #138 — AFlutter vs Atrial Tachycardia. ECG Blog #40 — Another regular SVT that turned out to be AFlutter.

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RebelEM

JANUARY 24, 2024

Wallace 2011 ) If addressed early and appropriately, most patients have good self-reported long-term outcomes regardless of the treatment modality Links Orthobullets: Achilles Tendon Rupture Resources: Sheth U et al. J Bone Joint Surg Br 2011; 93(10):1362-6. PMID: 21037028 Wallace RG et al. PMID: 21969435 Erickson BJ.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 25, 2025

2011 Feb 15;52(4):e56-93. Clinical practice guideline for the use of antimicrobial agents in neutropenic patients with cancer: 2010 update by the infectious diseases society of america. Clin Infect Dis. doi: 10.1093/cid/cir073. PMID: 21258094. 2nd edition.

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ALiEM

JANUARY 22, 2024

2011 Oct 18;183(15):E1152. Epub 2011 Sep 12. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2009 Jan;11(1):66-72. doi: 10.1007/s11908-009-0010-x. PMID: 19094827. Shiao CC, Lin SY. Eschar: a clue to scrub typhus. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.101929. PMID: 21911554; PMCID: PMC3193135.

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Ken Grauer, MD

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

González-Torrecilla et al review distinction between AVNRT vs AVRT — in Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol 16(1):85-95, 2011. ECG Blog #40 — Another regular SVT that turned out to be AFlutter. Other sites where I've discussed similar cases: The March 6, 2020 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog. The October 31, 2016 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

MAY 12, 2023

We last pondered this in 2011 Morsel , just a couple years after PECARN head injury data was published. While this fact can adversely affect anyone, it offers the greatest challenge for those who cannot protect themselves , like children less than 3 months of age !

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EMDocs

JUNE 13, 2024

EM, April 2011. A record that the patient acknowledged receipt of discharge instructions is a valuable defense. References : “Sign Right Here and You’re Good to Go”: A Content Analysis of Audiotaped Emergency Department Discharge Instructions. Vashi A, Rhodes K. emDOCs Podcast – C. Medscape eMedicine. Updated: Jun 7, 2023.

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PHEM Cast

APRIL 16, 2018

Critical Care; 2011. 2011; 82: 1138-43. Epidemiology and aetiology of TCA in England… Resuscitation; 110 (2017): 90-94. Russell RJ et al. The role of trauma scoring in developing trauma clinical governance in the Defence Medical Services. Phil Trans R Soc. Doi: 1098/rstb.2010.0232 2010.0232 Wise et al. EMJ; 2005: 22-24. Morrison et al.

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ETM Course

JUNE 28, 2015

2011 Dec;71(6):1869-72 (full article free text) 2. Surgery 2011; 150(3): 400–9 (full article free text) 7. J Trauma 2011; 71(3): 720–725 8. Here’s some references. Stannard A, Eliason JL, Rasmussen TE. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) as an adjunct for hemorrhagic shock. Martinelli et al.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 3, 2024

10 Evidence For nearly a decade, the only randomized controlled trial with insight into the effectiveness of CardioMEMS TM was the 2011 CHAMPION trial. 2011 Feb 19;377(9766):658-66. 8 The device itself is 2 x 2.5 x 15 mm (Figure 1), with bilateral nitinol loops each 10mm in diameter to facilitate securement in the pulmonary artery.

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ALiEM

OCTOBER 21, 2024

2011 Jan;13(1):21-4. Treat this condition with anti-pseudomonal antibiotics. References Davidi E, Paz A, Duchman H, Luntz M, Potasman I. Perichondritis of the auricle: analysis of 114 cases. Isr Med Assoc J. PMID: 21446231. Klug TE, Holm N, Greve T, Ovesen T.

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RebelEM

MARCH 22, 2023

Multiple studies comparing verapamil to adenosine demonstrate equal efficacy of either agent with verapamil causing more hypotension ( Delaney 2011 , Hood 1992 ) Dose: 0.07 2011; 18(3): 148-52. Can J Cardiol 2011; 27(1): 105-9. Can J Cardiol 2011; 27(1): 105-9. Am J Emerg Med 2011; 29(5): 545-8. Eur J Emerg Med.

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PulmCCM

JUNE 12, 2023

A study in NEJM in 2011 estimated that by age 65 years, more than 75% of physicians in internal medicine subspecialties and emergency medicine would be sued for malpractice, while virtually all physicians in high-risk specialties would face at least one lawsuit.

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Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

DISCUSSION Epidemiology and Background Rivaroxaban, along with other direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), has become a mainstay of treatment for pro-thrombotic conditions since 2011. [1] 3-5] From a patient perspective, DOACs are favorable for daily dosing, oral intake, and lack of frequent clinical visits for dosing adjustments. N Engl J Med.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

OCTOBER 1, 2017

2011; 7:491-500. Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy; 2011; 42: 288–296. 2011; 58(11):1183–90 Fraser CD, Jaquiss RDB, Rosenthal DN et al. References Vagus Nerve Stimulators (VNS) Elliott RE, Rodgers SD, Bassani L et al. Vagus nerve stimulation for children with treatment-resistant epilepsy: a consecutive series of 141 cases.

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PHEM Cast

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Prehospital needle aspiration and tube thoracostomy in trauma victims: a six-year experience with aeromedical crews. The Journal of Emergency Medicine , 13 (2), 155–163. Beckett, A., Pannell, D., Acharya, S., Kirkpatrick, A., & Tien, H. Branco, B. Eckstein, M., Martin, M. The Journal of Trauma , 71 (5), 1099–103– discussion 1103. McClure, K.,

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 29, 2023

Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies [Internet] 2011:18:4:449–458. Internet] 2011:41(1):41-47. [Internet] 2007; 505:1181–1197. Roberts SJ, Scherer LL, Bowyer CJ. Job Stress and Incivility: What Role Does Psychological Capital Play? Schwappach DLB, Gehring K. PLoS ONE [Internet] 2014 9(8): e104720. Smokler LP, Malecha A.

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PulmCCM

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Some of its initial results were presented at a 2011 conference but were never published in a journal. CRISTAL , another large international randomized trial (Annane et al JAMA 2013) did not show a benefit of colloids as compared to crystalloids.

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ALiEM

AUGUST 28, 2023

2011 Dec;145(6):935-9. Epub 2011 Jul 13. Imaging and specialist referral should be considered in cases concerning for tumor, abscess, or treatment failure. References Huoh KC, Eisele DW. Etiologic factors in sialolithiasis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. doi: 10.1177/0194599811415489. PMID: 21753035.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 29, 2024

2017;376(21):2011‐20 Duda, J and Reinert, JP. The Lancet Neurology. 2016;15(3):270‐8 Devinsky O. Trial of Cannabidiol for Drug‐Resistant Seizures in the Dravet Syndrome. The New England Journal of Medicine. Cannabidiol in refractory status epilepticus: a review of clinical experiences. 2022;103:115-119 Fetta, A.

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EMDocs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

2011 Aug 02;108(3 Suppl):33B-41B. 2011;(203):53-74. Diabetes Metab. 2020 Apr;46(2):100-109. Davidson MH. Cardiovascular effects of glucagonlike peptide-1 agonists. Am J Cardiol. Gallwitz B. GLP-1 agonists and dipeptidyl-peptidase IV inhibitors. Handb Exp Pharmacol. Zheng SL, Roddick AJ, Aghar-Jaffar R, et al.

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Greater Sydney Area HEMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

2011; 106 : 732–737. [iv] The Lancet. 1965;286:614–7 [iii] Breschan C, Platzer M, Jost R et al. Consecutive, prospective case series of a new method for ultrasound-guided supraclavicular approach to the brachiocephalic vein in children. iv] Breschan C, Graf G, Jost R et al.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Clinical practice guidelines Midline Catheters, Dr Liz Prentice, Anaesthetic Department, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, September 2011 The post Midline Catheters in Paediatrics – The Long and Short of it. PMID: 37695594; PMCID: PMC10495929. appeared first on Don't Forget the Bubbles.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

2011; 57 (4) 382-386 Miller LJ. 2011; 58 (4) 240-241. Annals of Emergency Medicine. et al A new study of intraosseous blood for laboratory analysis.Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2010 Sep;134(9):1253-60. Miller, et al. Utility of an intraosseous vascular system to deliver contrast dye using a power injector for computerized tomography studies.

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This is because most pneumonias in this age-group are caused by viral pathogens ( Bradley et al 2011 ). Bradley et al 2011 ). Antibiotics are recommended for school age children diagnosed with CAP. However, how long should they be treated is an open question.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 20, 2024

Annals of Emergency Medicine 2011; Suppl 58(4): S211. Murakami MM. Diagnosis of Type I vs. Type II Myocardial Infarction in Emergency Department patients with Ischemic Symptoms (abstract 102).

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RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Iatrogenic agents like calcium channel blockers, fibrinolytic agents, estrogens, and herbal supplements Idiopathic Differential: Anaphylaxis Erysipelas or cellulitis Contact dermatitis Superior vena cava syndrome Hypothyroidism Peritonsillar abscess Autoimmune disease Parasitic Infection Presentation: Asymmetrical Does not regularly involve gravitationally (..)

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PulmCCM

JANUARY 23, 2025

Septicyte Rapid was validated using banked blood from 356 critically ill patients in multiple observational studies on sepsis (in 2011-2016), and prospectively in 63 critically ill patients in 2021. About one hour, according to the manufacturer. How Was It Validated? they looked very ill).

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A 2011-2012 Australian study by Blake et al. increase in Leicester City’s population from the 2011 census, bringing the city’s population to 368,581 and the county’s total population to 712,300. What is happening internationally? Of these, 40% were paediatric patients, and 12.4% The 2021 census revealed an 11.8%

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ALiEM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Epub 2011 Dec 2. [link] globe-injury Ahmed Y, Schimel AM, Pathengay A, Colyer MH, Flynn HW Jr. Endophthalmitis following open-globe injuries. Eye (Lond). 2012 Feb;26(2):212-7. doi: 10.1038/eye.2011.313. PMID: 22134598; PMCID: PMC3272210.

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American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

” Starting in 2011, a study led by Dr. Tait Shanafelt, professor of medicine and chief wellness officer at Stanford Medicine in California, has tracked the wellbeing of doctors and professionals across all other industries in the US. Jack Resneck Jr. doctors was 62.8%. These numbers have increased from 38.2% in 2020, 43.9%

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 20, 2024

The American Academy of Pediatrics ( AAP ) released guidelines for the management of febrile infants and children 2 to 24 months back in 2011 [2]. UTIs are one of the most common bacterial infections in childhood that we see in the emergency department [1].

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PHEM Cast

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

2011; 364: 189-190. The value of technetium 99 scintigraphy in the prognosis of amputation in severe frostbite injuries of the extremities: A retrospective study of 92 severe frostbite injuries. The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2000; 25(5): 969-978. Cauchy et al. A Controlled Trial of a Prostacyclin and rt-PA in the Treatment of Severe Frostbite.

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