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MAY 14, 2024

2018 Sep;5(3):208-209. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2014 Feb;202(2):418-25. doi: 10.2214/AJR.13.10711. PMID: 24450686. Reid C, Fogg T, Healy G. Deformation of a humeral intraosseous catheter due to positioning for thoracostomy. Clin Exp Emerg Med. doi: 10.15441/ceem.17.243. Epub […]

Pediatrics 81

Pediatrics 81

The Trauma Pro

MARCH 1, 2024

J Trauma 84(2):379-385, 2018. Reference: No intravenous access, no problem: Intraosseous administration of tranexamic acid is as effective as intravenous in a porcine hemorrhage model.

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Military Resuscitation Administration Hospitals 279

Sensible Medicine

MARCH 4, 2024

In 2018, the NEJM and the Lancet published three trials that randomized tens of thousands of patients without heart disease to either low-dose aspirin or a placebo. In the absence of heart disease, based on the 2018 trials, I had recommended patients stop taking aspirin. The ARRIVE trial excluded patients taking aspirin at baseline).

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Ken Grauer, MD

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The July 31, 2018 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog ( Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to see My Comment ). The August 22, 2020 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog — which illustrates another case of dynamic ST-T wave changes that resulted from a repolarization variant.

EKG/ECG 337

EKG/ECG Hospitals 337

SCGH ED

MAY 6, 2024

Upper Limb: All Quick Reference: Clavicle / Upper Arm / Forearm: Elbow: Wrist: Hand: Lower Limb: Base of 5th Metatarsal Fracture – Patient Information Handout 01/2018 Date implemented – 04/2024Review date – nil plannedAuthor […] The post Basic Fracture Management Guidelines 04/2024 appeared first on Charlie's ED.

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Fractures 52

Emergency Live

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Research conducted by Tufts University revealed that in 2018, approximately 14.1 […] The post Diabetes and Lifestyles: A Global Correlation appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Research 97

Emergency Live

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This device, mandatory on all new models of cars and light vans since March 31, 2018, is designed to automatically send an emergency call to […] The post eCall: The Invisible Guardian of Europe's Roads appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

APRIL 5, 2024

Globally, ticks are the second most common vector to transmit illnesses after mosquitos (Parola 2018). 2018 Mar; 3(1): 8. Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2018, 26, pp.1-2. There are species of ticks found on every continent and carrying a variety of vectors capable of infecting humans. John H, Jian J, RIchards AL.

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CDC Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Wellness 161

Pediatric EM Morsels

JUNE 9, 2023

Carneiro de Moura, 2018 ] Seen in 57% of cohort. Banc-Husu, 2023 ; Luoto, 2020; Carneiro de Moura, 2018 ] Basics are best (always)! Banc-Husu, 2023 ; Luoto, 2020; Carneiro de Moura, 2018 ] Basics are best (always)! 2018 Sep;67(3):371-376. Infections occurred in 30% of those with acute variceal bleeding. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000002039.

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Pediatrics Head Injuries Airway Management Administration 152

Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

2018 Oct;14(2):47-54. Epub 2018 Oct 31. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: [link] Ko HY. Revisit Spinal Shock: Pattern of Reflex Evolution during Spinal Shock. Korean J Neurotrauma. doi: 10.13004/kjnt.2018.14.2.47. 2018.14.2.47. PMID: 30402418; PMCID: PMC6218357.

Shock 273

Shock Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Dislocations 273

PulmCCM

MAY 2, 2024

Since 2018, C. Candida auris is a multi-drug resistant fungus discovered in 2009 in Japan. The fungus spread across Asia, the Mideast, and Africa before arriving in the U.S. auris cases have required reporting to public health officials, allowing more effective tracking. auris cases has been accelerating.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals 52

Emergency Medicine Journal

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Methods We investigated four 18-month periods between 2005 and 2018. Over all study periods, survival at hospital discharge increased from 12% in 2005 to 25% in 2018 (p<0.001), and return of spontaneous circulation at hospital admission increased from 43% to 58% (p=0.004).

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Resuscitation Basic Life Support Hospitals CPR 75

Emergency Live

JUNE 22, 2023

Significant collaboration between ADAC Luftrettung and Volocopter for the development of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) for rescue services A step forward in air rescue and emergency medicine The collaboration is the result of a partnership that began in 2018, when ADAC Luftrettung, a German air rescue organisation, and Volocopter, (..)

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Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 18, 2023

Wirth 2018) One study including 4.4 Meesters 2018) Resistance is growing (likely from inappropriate / overuse)! (Noel 2007) In a very robust, recent multicenter, randomized, double-blind controlled study Moxifloxacin was compared to a comparator drug (IV ertapenem followed by PO Augmentin) for complex intraabdominal infections.

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Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Hospitals Seizures 130

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 7, 2023

Cunningham, 2018 ] Account for less than 1% of all knee injuries. Epub 2018 Apr 19. The PTF joint is inherently stable with good ligamentous support, especially when the knee is in extension. Cunningham NJ, Farebrother N, Miles J. Review article: Isolated proximal tibiofibular joint dislocation. Emerg Med Australas. PMID: 29671944.

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Dislocations Fractures Pediatrics EMS 141

Ken Grauer, MD

APRIL 18, 2023

For review — Check Out My Comment — at the bottom of the page in the following posts on Dr. Smith's ECG Blog: The June 4, 2018 post ( LA-LL reversal ). The July 29, 2018 post ( LA-RA reversal ). The November 4, 2018 post ( Leads V1,V2 misplacement ). The February 11, 2020 post ( LA-RA reversal ).

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Emergency Live

DECEMBER 22, 2023

A 2018 study conducted by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality analyzed eight clinical trials involving 1,466 participants and found that […] The post Yoga for Back Pain: A Natural Solution appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Research 52

Emergency Live

JUNE 22, 2023

Significant collaboration between ADAC Luftrettung and Volocopter for the development of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) for rescue services A step forward in air rescue and emergency medicine The collaboration is the result of a partnership that began in 2018, when ADAC Luftrettung, a German air rescue organisation, and Volocopter, (..)

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The population included for analysis is the Austrian Stroke Unit Registry from 2018 until 2019, an original cohort of 53,899 patients. Like MARISS, this is a retrospective dredge of patients selected by the treating clinicians to receive either intravenous thrombolysis or, in this case, dual-antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel and aspirin.

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Stroke Outcomes Wellness 120

Ken Grauer, MD

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The July 31, 2018 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog ( Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to see My Comment ). The August 22, 2020 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog — which illustrates another case of dynamic ST-T wave changes that resulted from a repolarization variant.

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EKG/ECG EMS Hospitals 316

PEMBlog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

2018 Sep 01; 98 (5):283-291. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: [link] Trayes KP, Savage K, Studdiford JS. Annular Lesions: Diagnosis and Treatment. Am Fam Physician.

Infectious Diseases 125

Infectious Diseases 125

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 26, 2023

2 prior ECGs were found in his medical record — the latest of which was done circa 2018 ( which would be ~8 years after his inferior MI — and ~5 years before ECG #1 ). To facilitate comparison in Figure-1 — I put this 2018 prior tracing ( = ECG #3 ) — together with ECG #1.

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EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding Wellness 52

Sensible Medicine

MAY 9, 2024

My partner on one video, Brad Rodu of the University of Louisville, conducted work on smokeless tobacco between 1999 and 2018 with support from unrestricted industry grants to his universities. But times have changed, and the tobacco industry is now held accountable for its research by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Research COPD Academics Administration 83

Intensive Care Network

JANUARY 16, 2023

Nov 14/15/16 2018. A 3 day neurocritical care extravaganza in Sydney! One Day Neuro symposium with top notch international faculty, followed by first ever ENLS course in Australia on 15/16th, with hi fidelity neurocritical care sims. Don't miss it! The post NeuroResus: 23-24 March 2023 appeared first on Intensive Care Network.

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ALiEM

MARCH 18, 2024

2018 Jun 27;40:1-2. No testing is indicated, but if sent will be normal including laboratory studies and arterial dopplers of the extremity. References Ahmed Z, Elmallah A, Elnagar M, Dowdall J, Barry M, Sheehan SJ. Painful Blue Finger-Achenbach’s Syndrome: Two Case Reports. EJVES Short Rep. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvssr.2018.05.008.

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Burns Academics Emergency Department 122

Ken Grauer, MD

APRIL 26, 2024

An example of a case in which the diagnosis of acute OMI was made purely by assessment of ST-T wave morphology in a PVC can be found HERE ( See My Comment at the bottom of this page in the October 8, 2018 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog ). = A cknowledgment : My appreciation for this case that is anonymously contributed. =

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ALiEM

MAY 13, 2024

J Emerg Med 2018 [6] 327 Prospective cohort study of children 6mo-18yrs comparing clinical assessment to POCUS 90.3% (83.4-94.7%) 2018 Jan;54(1):96-101. 2018 Nov;55(5):693-701. Epub 2018 Aug 28. Study N Methods POCUS Sensitivity (95% CI) POCUS Specificity (95% CI) Conclusions Gottleib et al., 97.4%) 85.4% (78.9-90.2%)

Ultrasounds 64

Ultrasounds Pediatrics Emergency Department Wellness 64

Emergency Medicine Journal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Background Andexanet alfa was approved in 2018 for reversal of direct oral anticoagulants but due to issues of cost and access, four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) continues to be used for this indication.

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Hospice Outcomes Hospitals 74

ALiEM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

2018 Apr;22(2):353-361. Epub 2018 Jan 27. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan–. PMID: 32310432. Zhou DJ, Carlson MA. Incidence, etiology, management, and outcomes of flank hernia: review of published data. doi: 10.1007/s10029-018-1740-1. PMID: 29380158.

Academics 60

Academics Emergency Department Outcomes Wellness 60

Emergency Medicine Journal

JANUARY 22, 2024

This is an Institutional Review Board-exempt retrospective review of de-identified ED data available for the state of Maryland through the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) database from 2016 to 2018.

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Outcomes Emergency Department Poisoning Documentation/Coding 40

ALiEM

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Another case report from 2018 used ultrasonography to identify a thickened hepatic capsule in an 18-year-old female with RUQ pain, later confirming FHCS by CT without the need for laparotomy [3]. Yeungnam Univ J Med 35(1), 127-129 (2018). References Moon, Y.H., Theofanakis, C.P., Kyriakidis, A.V. Fitz-Hugh–Curtis syndrome.

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Ultrasounds Academics Operations OB/GYN 64

The Trauma Pro

AUGUST 22, 2023

Injury 49(1): 15-19, 2018 Well folks, that’s it for the MTP series! Bottom line: j ust pick the some objective criterion you are most comfortable with and use it! Reference: Accuracy of shock index versus ABC score to predict need for massive transfusion in trauma patients. Hope you enjoyed it.

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Shock Wellness EMS 100

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 23, 2023

2018) “Benefits of using the pause after death in emergency departments: a Delphi study”. 2018) “Sacred Pause Imitative in the ICU: A survey of ICU physicians and nurses”. . & Liska, H. 2016) “Implementation of a Post-Code Pause: Extending Post-Event Debriefing to Include Silence”. Journal of Trauma Nursing. 23 (2), pp. 112 (9),pp.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Best Practices 98

Dr. Wes

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In late 2018 through 2020, The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) was involved in a class action antitrust lawsuit for claims of illegal creation and maintenance of their monopoly power in the market for maintenance of certification (MOC).

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction (2018). 2018 Oct 30;72(18):2231-2264. Available: [link] (2018) Meyers HP, Bracey A, Lee D, Lichtenheld A, Li WJ, Singer DD, Kane JA, Dodd KW, Meyers KE, Thode HC, Shroff GR, Singer AJ, Smith SW. J Am Coll Cardiol. Meyers, S.D. Weingart, S.W. The OMI manifesto.

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EKG/ECG Emergency Department Academics Operations 108

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 20, 2018

[display_podcast] Date: October 17th , 2018 Reference #1: Aycock, Westafer et al. Ann Emerg Med 2018 (CRD42017056195) Reference #2: Weisbord SD, Gallagher M, Jneid H, et al; PRESERVE Trial Group. NEJM 2018 (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01467466.) [display_podcast] Date: October 17th , 2018 Reference #1: Aycock, Westafer et al.

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Outcomes Emergency Department Pediatrics 65

ALiEM

DECEMBER 4, 2023

2018 May 9;13:158-163. doi: 10.1515/med-2018-0025. Yang TY, Wang TY, Chen M, Sun FJ, Chiu AW, Chen YH. Penile Calciphylaxis in a Patient with End-stage Renal Disease: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Open Med (Wars). PMID: 29756051; PMCID: PMC5941707.

Academics 60

Academics Seizures Hospitals Emergency Department 60