The Trauma Pro
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Let’s look at an uncommon scenario that crops up from time to time. Most seasoned trauma professionals have seen this one a time or two: An elderly male is driving on a sunny afternoon, and crashes his car into a highway divider at 25 miles per hour. EMS responds and notes that he has a few facial lacerations, is awake but confused. They note some possible facial asymmetry and perhaps a bit of upper extremity weakness.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Written by Pendell Meyers A woman in her 30s called EMS for acute symptoms including near-syncope, nausea, diaphoresis, and abdominal pain. EMS arrived and found her to appear altered, critically ill, and hypotensive. An ECG was performed: What do you think? Extremely wide complex monomorphic rhythm just over 100 bpm. The QRS is so wide and sinusoidal that the only real possibilities left are hyperkalemia or Na channel blockade.
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Science Based Medicine
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The authors of the GBD advised and influenced many politicians at the highest level. They claim to have delineated many practical policies to protect the vulnerable, and they said it would’ve been possible, certainly. So an obvious question emerges. Why didn’t they protect the vulnerable? The post The Great Barrington Declaration Wasn’t a Plan For Public Health Officials.
Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
SPRINT is a large randomized trial that has changed practice and led many providers to lower blood pressure beyond prior targets. Here is the conclusion of the paper: But is this trial reliable? I always say that a clinical trial can only change your practice if the control arm is your practice. SPRINT messed this up. The trial didn’t just target less than 140 in the control arm — it did something beyond this.
The Trauma Pro
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Kids are frequent flyers when it comes to abdominal injury, with about 15% of their injuries involving this anatomic area. Solid organ injuries, mainly the liver and spleen, are the most prevalent ones. The American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) published a practice guideline way back in 2000 that outlined a consistent way to care for children with solid organ injuries.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
A 20-something type, 1 diabetic presented by EMS with altered mental status. Blood pressure was 117/80, pulse 161, Resp 45, SpO2 100 on oxygen. Here is the 12-lead ECG: Wide complex tachycardia What do you think? The providers thought that this wide QRS was purely due to (severe) hyperkalemia. They treated with 4 ampules (200 mL) of bicarb and 1 gram of calcium gluconate.
Science Based Medicine
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
You know the rule about headlines - if there is a question in a headline the answer is almost always "no". This article is no exception. The post Pesticide in Oat Products – Should You Worry? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
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First 10 EM
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Nail bed injuries aren’t quite common enough to cause the same debates as TXA, or IV antibiotics, or tPa, but talk to 10 different emergency doctors and you are likely to get 10 different opinions about the management of these injuries. Therefore, even though the NINJA study doesn’t answer the most important question (in my […] The post The NINJA trial: Do you replace the fingernail after nail bed repair?
Broome Docs
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Welcome to the first episode for 2024 – and we have a range of papers covering the big life threatening issues to the tiniest pinky finger injuries and a lot in between. There is something for everyone in here! We try to answer a few questions that you may have not even pondered such as: should all Psych patinets get an MRI? Should you replace fingernails on crushed digits?
Trigger Lab
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
A cura di Enrico Bulleri Nei pazienti affetti da insufficienza respiratoria, il drive e lo sforzo respiratorio risultano spesso elevati. Le cause possono includere fattori quali dolore, ansia, delirio, inadeguata assistenza ventilatoria e dispnea [1,2].
Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
This is the second guest post from Dr. Bienen—a veterinarian whose research focuses on zoonotic disease and associated policies. She recently left the OHSU-Portland State University School of Public Health in Portland, Oregon to work in her biomedical editing and writing business, C3 Science. I learned a lot from this discussion. JMM Many discussions about the importance of breastfeeding suffer from 1) overlooking the most interesting and rigorous research on breast milk and breastfeeding
Life in the Fast Lane
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Sheralyn Guilleminot and Franz Wiesbauer Making a medical podcast using AI AI can work for Spotify's music DJ, so we wondered if it can also work for a cardiology podcast intended for clinicians. Here are the pros and cons we discovered.
EM Ottawa
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Lacerations are a common presenting complaint to emergency department. In 2013, in the United States there were 7 million visits to the emergency department (ED) for lacerations making up a total of 5.2% of ED visits(1). Let’s review some of the evidence (or lack thereof) surrounding laceration repair so that we can be better at […] The post Lacerations: The secrets they don’t want you to know appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.
Science Based Medicine
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Over the weekend, NBC News aired a story on whole body MRI scans. Although it did include the usual cautions about false positives and the harm they cause, the caution was diluted by the story's focus a rare case of a woman who had a brain tumor detected. Overall, it was false balance that reminded me of vaccine/autism stories 20 years ago. The post False balance in an NBC news story on whole body MRI scans first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Emergency Live
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
A 14-year-old boy becomes a hero after saving a man from a heart attack thanks to acquired skills In an increasingly aware society of the importance of preparation in emergency situations, the story of a young boy who saved the life of a 65-year-old man suffering from a heart attack highlights the essentiality of first […] The post When TV saves lives: a teenager's lesson appeared first on Emergency Live.
EMDocs
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Welcome to the emDOCs Videocast – please subscribe to our YouTube channel. These videos will cover post summaries, take homes on clinical condition, and EBM/guideline literature updates. Today we look at the WATERFALL trial and hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis. The post emDOCs Videocast: EBM Update – Pancreatitis appeared first on emDOCs.net - Emergency Medicine Education.
Taming the SRU
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
M&M - Arterial Lines - Fat Embolism Syndrome - CPC Morbidity & Mortality WITH Dr. Finney Case 1: MVC AMA, especially in pediatrics, is a high-risk disposition that requires thorough discussion and documentation Approach pediatric blunt abdominal trauma with a thorough physical exam and consider decision making tools when applicable Case 2 & 3: Found down and Hypoglycemia Renal replacement therapy & bicarb drips can be useful in management of severe metabolic acidosis in the setti
Science Based Medicine
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
We shouldn't "give a s**t" about COVID. Instead, we should care deeply about strangers who still "give a s**t" about COVID. They need to be publicly mocked and shamed over and over again. The post Science Based Satire: Sure, COVID Is Killing 1,500 Americans Per Week, But I Saw a Stranger Wearing a Mask…OUTSIDE! first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Emergency Live
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
Under the Spotlight: An Antibiotic Turned Chemotherapeutic Actinomycin D, also known as dactinomycin, stands as one of the oldest allies in the fight against cancer. Approved for medical use in the United States in 1964, this substance has shown potent antibacterial and antitumor activity, finding application in the treatment of various types of cancer, including […] The post Actinomycin D: a hope against cancer appeared first on Emergency Live.
EMDocs
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Welcome to the emDOCs Videocast – please subscribe to our YouTube channel. These videos will cover post summaries, take homes on clinical condition, and EBM/guideline literature updates. Today we focus on pancreatitis. Fluids in Pancreatitis #1 : de-Madaria E, Buxbaum JL, Maisonneuve P, et al; ERICA Consortium. Aggressive or Moderate Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis.
ALiEM
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
What agent would most likely be responsible for these ECG findings? Cyclobenzaprine Digoxin Flecainide Sotalol Reveal the Answer 3. Flecainide Background [1-3] Flecainide is a class IC antiarrhythmic that binds to the voltage-gated sodium channel of the myocardium, slowing depolarization and prolonging phase 0 of the action potential. In toxicity, bradydysrhythmias, AV nodal blockade, ventricular tachycardia, and rate-dependent QRS widening occur.
Science Based Medicine
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
This is going to be a mostly reference free blog entry. Mostly a rambling opinion about my biases and opinions about science. And you know what they say about opinions. I seem to fret an inordinate amount about adjectives. So often they do not belong in front the nouns found here at the blog. I remain a touch annoyed at the need […] The post More Unneeded Adjectives first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Emergency Live
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
A Comprehensive Overview of the Most Common Cancer Adenocarcinoma poses one of the most complex challenges in the field of modern medicine. This type of cancer, originating from glandular cells in the body, manifests in vital organs such as the breast, lungs, prostate, colon, and pancreas. Its complexity lies in the variety of its forms […] The post Adenocarcinoma: the silent challenge appeared first on Emergency Live.
EMDocs
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Authors: Katey DG Osborne, MD (EM Attending Physician: Tacoma, WA) and Rachel Bridwell, MD (EM Attending Physician: Tacoma, WA) // Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK, EM Attending Physician, UTSW / Parkland Memorial Hospital); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit, EM Attending Physician, San Antonio, TX) Welcome to emDOCs revamp! This series provides evidence-based updates to previous posts so you can stay current with what you need to know.
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. The objective of this study is to evaluate outcomes of reversal with these agents in patients with isolated traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Taming the SRU
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Clinical pathologic case presentation - r1 diagnostics/therapeutics: Lumbar punctures - AIRWAY GROUND ROUNDS- r4 capstone - r3 taming the sru - ultrasound grand rounds Clinical pathologic case presentation WITH Drs. Rodriguez and benoit Syncope accounts of 3-4% of pediatric visits to the ED Seizures, drug/alcohol intoxication, and breath holding spells are common mimics Neurocardiogenic syncope (aka vagal event) is the most common cause of syncope in otherwise healthy children Yet, cardiac arrhy
Emergency Live
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
Exploring the Emotional Heart of the Human Brain The limbic system is a collection of intricately intertwined structures in the brain, acting as the hidden director of our emotions, memory, and survival instincts. This complex system not only regulates our emotional responses but is also crucial for memory, learning, and behaviors essential for species survival. […] The post The limbic system: the hidden director of our emotions appeared first on Emergency Live.
Science Based Medicine
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
When I woke up the next morning, I went for my usual tea and scone. Then I caught the trolley to work. When it reached the far side of the Steel Bridge, I hopped off. I took the steps down to the lower level and took the narrow walking path back across the river. I saw no one get off the trolley […] The post Skeptics in the Pub: Cholera. Chapter 10a first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
NRC Health
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Leaders at Children’s Minnesota built strategies to achieve remarkable results to provide the best possible care and empower care teams. The post Improving parental involvement for better NPS at Children’s Minnesota appeared first on NRC Health.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
In a world where gaming addiction is on the rise, and at the same time, we see the benefits of gaming and grassroots Esports, you can see how confusing and contradictory the different narratives are around gaming. Despite becoming more mainstream in the last decade, there is plenty of misunderstanding from parents and professionals if they don’t play, and a lack of understanding from many young people who do.
Emergency Live
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
An analysis of the latest data and impacts on public health from pollution The latest images provided by the Copernicus satellite network leave little room for interpretation: the Po Valley, a productive hub and the beating heart of the Italian economy, is among the most polluted regions in the world. Exceedances of fine particulate matter […] The post The fog that kills: smog in the Po Valley appeared first on Emergency Live.
Taming the SRU
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Blood pressure monitoring is an important but frequently misunderstood cornerstone of emergency medicine. There are many opinions swirling around the complexities of accuracy, logistics, and practice patterns regarding invasive arterial blood pressure (IABP) monitoring and noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) or cuff measurements. This post will not cover how to insert arterial lines ( see this prior Taming the SRU post by Dr Baez ) , instead we will cover the utility, mechanics, and pitfalls of IA
NRC Health
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The NRC Health 2024 Pediatric Collaborative is truly a can’t-miss experience, with exceptional presentations that will stir innovative ideas. Check out a preview of one of the sessions! The post Pediatric Collab Preview | How to create personalized patient experiences in the pediatric perioperative environment appeared first on NRC Health.
EB Medicine
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Paul Aronson, MD, MHS, one of the authors of the February 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Febrile Infants Aged ≤60 Days: Evaluation and Management in the Emergency Department Guideline Changes Pathophysiology Etiology and Definitions Prehospital Care ED History and Physical Diagnostic StudiesAge 0-21 Days Age 22-28 Days Age 29-60 Days Lumbar Puncture Viral Testing Urinalysis Shared Decision Making Disposition In this episode, Sam A
Emergency Live
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Operating Rooms The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery is marking the beginning of a revolution in the medical field, promising to enhance the precision, safety, and efficiency of surgical procedures. AI, through machine learning and extensive data analysis, is developing robust predictive algorithms that assist surgeons in pre-operative […] The post The cutting edge of surgery: the integration of AI appeared first on Emergenc
Sensible Medicine
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
This is usually one of our rare gifts to our paid subscribers but this week it is free to you all. Group the 16 words into 4 groups of 4. I’ll post the answer at 4 PM CST. It will be on the site but it won’t be sent by email. Good luck.
EMergucate
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and Risk of Serious Infections in Young Children Marion Lassalle, PharmD, PhD1; Mahmoud Zureik, MD, PhD1,2; Rosemary Dray-Spira, MD, PhD1 August 14, 2023 doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.
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