Emergency Medicine Journal

MAY 23, 2023

Patient questionnaires such as patient-reported outcome measures may often require cross-cultural adaptation (CCA) to gather their intended information most effectively when used in cultures and languages different to those in which they were developed.

Research 40

Research Outcomes 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Interpreting Research Outcomes with a Little Bathroom Humour You have learned a method for how to read a research paper , and now you are faced with a bunch of outcomes. There are primary, secondary, composite , and safety outcomes. What are these outcomes? What should you focus on?

Research 83

Research Outcomes Fractures Hospitals 83

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Except there’s one problem… I never had anyone actually teach me how to read a research paper… Do I read it like a book? Most traditional research papers have these key sections. The problem is that most research studies are imperfect and have biases. Pay attention to what primary and secondary outcomes were specified.

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Research Outcomes 144

The Trauma Pro

MAY 3, 2024

Various hospital outcomes were tabulated, including hospital charges, mortality, and discharge location. AE and PPP have equivalent outcomes. You can feel comfortable that outcomes will be the same as AE. There is still room for research in this space. Bottom line: This is the largest comparison of AE and PPP to date.

Fractures 147

Fractures Documentation/Coding Radiology Radiology 147

Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Meaningful measurement for older people living with frailty would include additional person-centred outcomes of healthcare knowledge, shared decision-making, and situational security. The eight-item PROM-OPAC considers outcome goals specific to this population and was observed here to have metric reliability and validity.

Outcomes 40

Outcomes Administration Hospitals Research 40

Ultrasound Gel

JUNE 24, 2019

It is great to see more and more research on ultrasound in cardiac arrest. Here is a nice study that looks to see if ultrasound is associated with increased resuscitation efforts or better survival outcomes. link] It is great to see more and more research on ultrasound in cardiac arrest.

Outcomes 52

Outcomes Ultrasounds Resuscitation Research 52

RebelEM

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Limitations : Open label study design Outcome assessments were done via telephone interview. mg/kg, max 25mg) vs. intravenous alteplase (0.09 mg/kg followed by 0.81 vs Alteplase 34.8% Unadjusted risk difference 2.1% [ 95% CI -2.6 mg/kg, max 25mg) vs. intravenous alteplase (0.09 mg/kg followed by 0.81 vs Alteplase 34.8% mg/kg followed by 0.81

Stroke 119

Stroke Blood Transfusions Outcomes EMS 119

Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

To the editor: Subpart D of 45 Code of Federal Regulations Section §46.404 states that research involving children should not entail greater than minimal risk, meaning that harm or discomfort should be no greater than those encountered in everyday life. Yet the journal refuses to print it.

Documentation/Coding 124

Documentation/Coding Pediatrics Research Outcomes 124

Medagadget

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Researchers at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom have developed a shape-shifting ball that can inflate and deflate in response to someone’s breath. The idea is that the technology makes it easier to maintain focus on the breath, with the goal of better mental health outcomes. The ball works by mirroring someone’s breathing.

Research 80

Research Outcomes Wellness 80

RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Background: There are only two interventions that have been proven in the medical literature to improved outcomes in cardiac arrest: high-quality CPR and early defibrillation. Over the years, we as a scientific community have worked extensively to find other interventions that improve outcomes. However, human data is sorely lacking.

CPR 52

CPR Outcomes Resuscitation EMS 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Background: Patient experiences of care are associated with health outcomes and may impact perspectives of ED care and the patient recovery process.(1-5) Microaggressions are discriminatory behaviors that may be subtle or unintentional but may disempower affected individuals leading to differential care and worse healthcare outcomes.(7-10)

Emergency Department 119

Emergency Department Research Outcomes 119

Mind The Bleep

APRIL 6, 2024

A letter to the editor in a medical journal serves as a concise written communication where readers, including healthcare professionals, researchers, and scholars, can express their thoughts, opinions, and concerns regarding a specific article or topic published in the journal.

Research 52

Research Outcomes 52

The Trauma Pro

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The authors are given very little print space to fully describe their research idea, their methods, and their results’ significance. Even then, it needs to be taken in context with past, similar research before trickling down to patient care. But mercifully, this does not happen often. The first abstract is fascinating.

Fractures 147

Fractures Head Injuries Research Outcomes 147

The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Although many of these injuries were managed within hours, a growing number were delayed by a few days to improve outcomes. The first is from an international research group that searched the usual databases and initially found 921 records. It is from a group of researchers from our big Boston trauma centers and the Netherlands.

Head Injuries 147

Head Injuries Research Hospitals Resuscitation 147

Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When I started cardiology, much research focused on improving the care of people who had myocardial infarction (MI). A lot less research goes into post-MI care. In these patients, scientists continue to study ways to improve outcomes. The focus of this column comes in how to measure these outcomes. Times have changed.

Outcomes 91

Outcomes Research Hospitals Stroke 91

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. The study measured a narrow set of outcomes over 22 months. Researchers are just starting to learn how this happens. I learned a lot from this discussion. This review ( Nat.

Research 95

Research Outcomes Wellness 95

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 28, 2023

Kendra Jackson and Rebecca Raffler While we’ve gotten to snack on a Morsel on this subject before , new guidelines and research surrounding DKA and cerebral edema have come to light since the first go ‘round! The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Collaborative Research Commitee. Authors: Drs. Then we’ve likely got DKA. PMID: 12461495.

Fluid Resuscitation 212

Fluid Resuscitation Pediatrics Resuscitation Research 212

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 9, 2023

PAIN October 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Caitlin Jones is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Sydney University’s institute for Musculoskeletal Health. Caitlin Jones is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Sydney University’s institute for Musculoskeletal Health. It looked at open label placebo being used in clinical trials.

Research 74

Research Outcomes Wellness 74

Taming the SRU

MAY 11, 2024

r1 clinical knowledge - r4 capstone - research grand rounds - the art of em - Community corner - PEM Lecture r1 Clinical knowledge: transplant complications WITH dr. gabor Time-sensitive peri-transplant emergencies: Bleeding fistula- stop the bleed. Flood syndrome- start fluids, give antibiotics, consult surgery. Ways to get involved?

Administration 81

Administration Resuscitation Research Fluid Resuscitation 81

Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

To the editor: Subpart D of 45 Code of Federal Regulations Section §46.404 states that research involving children should not entail greater than minimal risk, meaning that harm or discomfort should be no greater than those encountered in everyday life. Yet the journal refuses to print it.

Documentation/Coding 75

Documentation/Coding Pediatrics Research Outcomes 75

RebelEM

JUNE 22, 2023

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has been the focus of massive research efforts over the last three years. Outcomes: Primary: The development of long-COVID up to 300 days after enrollment. This secondary outcome became the primary outcome (see discussion for more detail). More research is necessary in this area.

Outcomes 123

Outcomes Research Documentation/Coding Wellness 123

University of Maryland CC Project

JANUARY 31, 2024

His research is focused on advanced life support for acute respiratory failure and patient outcomes from critical illness. His research is focused on advanced life support for acute respiratory failure and patient outcomes from critical illness.

Research 40

Research Outcomes Airway Management 40

American Medical Compliance

APRIL 23, 2024

Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare providers to improve healthcare outcomes. To learn more about the requirements associated with research ethics and good clinical practice, click the button below.

Documentation/Coding 52

Documentation/Coding Research Best Practices Outcomes 52

Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 21, 2023

On yesterday’s podcast , I talked with Bobby Yeh, an academic cardiologist who made a compelling case for enhancing credibility of observational research. The reasons are multiple, but I will articulate a few: Most epidemiological studies are done from large data sets that are not collected for the purpose of research.

Administration 88

Administration Outcomes Research COPD 88

RebelEM

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This could dilute any beneficial effects seen Lack of blinding may bias results (Although mortality is a solid objective primary outcome, bias may still creep in terms of management) Discussion: Authors were looking for an absolute mortality difference of 7% from baseline mortality of 26% with a 90% power. Cryoprecipitate Group: 25.3%

Administration 112

Administration Blood Transfusions Outcomes Hospitals 112

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 6, 2024

Her research focuses on prehospital care of children with anaphylaxis. […] The post SGEM #425: Are You Ready for This? Her research focuses on prehospital care of children with anaphylaxis. She is nationally known for her work as an EMS researcher and educator. JAMA Netw Open. JAMA Netw Open.

Emergency Department 128

Emergency Department Pediatrics Anaphylaxis Leadership 128

Medagadget

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a highly sensitive pressure sensor that can provide haptic feedback for surgeons using laparoscopic tools or for use in robotic grippers as part of robotic surgical systems. The introduction of soft and readily integrable eAir sensors, however, could be a game-changer.”

Research 94

Research Operations Outcomes Wellness 94

Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Background Innovations in models of care for older adults living with frailty presenting to the emergency department (ED) have become a key priority for clinicians and researchers given the deleterious outcomes older adults experience due to prolonged exposure to such an environment.

Research 40

Research Outcomes Operations Emergency Department 40

RCEM Learning

JANUARY 23, 2024

But I wanted to continue with my research work, improving the care of patients with blunt chest trauma. This can include randomisation procedures, recruitment and follow-up response rates, what outcome measures patients will prefer, whether patients agree to complete the intervention (in this case the exercise programme) and so on.

Research 72

Research Wellness Outcomes Documentation/Coding 72

Sensible Medicine

MARCH 25, 2024

In this study , the research team used an NHANES database. They took adults who self-reported their time windows of eating and then linked them to another database to learn future outcomes. Readers of Sensible Medicine, however, would hardly be surprised about the weak methods because we highlight this game plan so often.

Research 142

Research Outcomes 142

American Medical Compliance

APRIL 16, 2024

Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare providers to improve healthcare outcomes. American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education to physicians.

Documentation/Coding 100

Documentation/Coding Research Outcomes 100

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 8, 2024

Dr Elyssia Bourke, based at Ballarat Base Hospital, is actively engaged in this area through her ongoing PhD research. Although this research is still in progress, it promises to shed light on effective strategies for managing these difficult situations. Organic Illnesses : Often overlooked, these can manifest as behavioural changes.

Research 105

Research Emergency Department Psychiatric Outcomes 105

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 10, 2024

The factorial design chosen by Dr Maitland and her research group means that several comparisons in transfusion practice could be carried out at the same time. What were the research questions? Some wonder if giving blood to children with a haemoglobin <6g/dl will improve outcomes. N Engl J Med. 2019;381(5):407-419.

Blood Transfusions 78

Blood Transfusions Outcomes Research Hospitals 78

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We suggest this list can help you discover relevant or interesting articles for your local journal club or allow you to keep a finger on the pulse of paediatric research. As always, more research seems needed. A Randomized Controlled Trial of a NICU Language Intervention for Parents of Preterm Infants and Two-Year Language Outcomes.

Pediatrics 111

Pediatrics Fractures Outcomes Research 111

The Trauma Pro

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Researchers from the US Army performed a retrospective registry study on a sample of military casualties over four years. The primary outcome was mortality, and secondary outcomes included the need for surgery, fluid and blood infusions, and the use of a massive transfusion protocol.

Military 113

Military Blood Transfusions Outcomes Administration 113

RebelEM

JUNE 1, 2023

Post-ROSC management is nuanced and challenging but helps to ensure good outcomes. In theory, rapid identification of the underlying cause should improve outcomes by allowing clinicians to tailor management. Diagnostic yield, safety, and outcomes of Head-to-pelvis sudden death CT imaging in post arrest care: The CT FIRST cohort study.

Outcomes 133

Outcomes Resuscitation Hospitals CPR 133

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Excluded: Oropharyngeal trauma combined with other severe head injury or multisystem trauma, not primary research, non-English publication * Intervention: CTA * Comparison: No CTA * Outcome: radiologic and clinical outcomes including infection, injury to vasculature, cerebrovascular injury, and neurologic abnormalities.

Pediatrics 63

Pediatrics Radiology Radiology Head Injuries 63