REBEL EM

MAY 25, 2023

mental status, urine output, capillary refill) is more important than an actual goal PERMISSIVE HYPOTENSTION IN PTS WITH TBI Brotfain E et al. mental status, urine output, capillary refill) is more important than an actual goal PERMISSIVE HYPOTENSTION IN PTS WITH TBI Brotfain E et al.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 22, 2023

An ECG was performed in the ED at 1554: Original image unavailable, this is the only recorded scanned ECG available. A prior ECG from 1 month ago was available: The presentation ECG was interpreted as STEMI and the patient was transferred emergently to the nearest PCI center. per year incidence of SCD in this cohort [1].

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This Podcast Will Kill You

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

1996 Jul;10(9):1002-13. Dermato-endocrinology , 1 (3), pp.162-169. International journal of women’s dermatology , 8 (1), p.e003. Aesthetic Surgery Journal , 30 (1), pp.74-77. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology , 14 (9), p.33. Bagatin, E., John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2022. 1981): 278-285.

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EMDocs

APRIL 10, 2024

1-5] Since then, many more medications have been developed and deployed. These medications are a vital tool in the care of ED patients, from simple local analgesia for a laceration repair to regional analgesia for painful procedures. 1] CV manifestations include: Bradycardia, tachycardia, ventricular dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest. [1-5]

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Intensive Care Research , 1 (3-4), pp.60-64. Even though sedation after endotracheal intubation (ETI) reduces the risk of self-extubation, uncontrolled pain, and awakening awareness, several small single-centre studies demonstrate low rates of sedative drug administration after ETI in the emergency department (ED). Epub 2014 Sep 9.

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REBEL EM

JANUARY 23, 2023

Patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio. Key Secondary Endpoints: 5 (3.9%) patients in the IV cetirizine group returned to any ED or clinic within 24 hours compared to 15 (11.1%) in the IV diphenhydramine group; P=0.04 Risk of first-generation H(1)-antihistamines: a GA(2)LEN position paper. 2005 Sep;116(3):643-9.

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REBEL EM

MAY 27, 2024

Clinical Question: Does simultaneously performing the modified valsalva maneuver and administering intravenous adenosine, compared to either treatment alone, have greater success in achieving normal sinus rhythm in patients presenting to the ED with PSVT? 2010;17(1):44-49. Duration of Antiarrhythmic Effect: MVM group: 35.44

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This Podcast Will Kill You

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

1996 Jul;10(9):1002-13. Dermato-endocrinology , 1 (3), pp.162-169. International journal of women’s dermatology , 8 (1), p.e003. Aesthetic Surgery Journal , 30 (1), pp.74-77. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology , 14 (9), p.33. Bagatin, E., John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2022. 1981): 278-285.

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EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 28, 2022

Initial vital signs include: NIBP 99/58 HR 150-160 (trend) RR 10 (spontaneous, but shallow) SpO2 86 (RA) BBS CTA The initial rhythm strip is attached: Figure 1 There is a wide complex tachycardia of varying morphology, amplitude, and R-R cycle length. A prominent vertical scar, however, is noted at the sternum.

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EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

An 8-year old male with a history of sickle cell anemia presents to the ED for evaluation of fever for 2 days and “feeling like I can’t get a full breath”. 2 mcg/kg, max 100 mcg) while obtaining IV access 20 IV/IM ketorolac (1 mg/kg, max 15 mg) Morphine (05-0.1 2022 Jul 5;328(1):57-68. C or 100.4 mg/kg, max 0.4 C or 100.4

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 17, 2023

You will find the list is broken down into four sections: 1.Reviews Evaluating the Impact of the 2017 Dutch Neonatal Early-Onset Sepsis Guideline. 2023 Jun 1. 2023 Jun 9. 2023 Jun 6:1-11. 2023 Jun 9. Low yield from imaging after non -E. Paediatr Child Health. 2023 May 16;28(3):184-202. 2023 Jun 15.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

He was brought to the ED. To me, it was clearly atrial flutter with 1:1 conduction. Continue Eliquis 5mg BID, should be continued for 3 months == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 9/18 /2024 ): == I found the following aspects of today's case of special interest. They did not feel they had time to sedate.

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REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Clinical Scenario: A 34-year-old woman presents to the ED with back pain. Schwartz and colleagues performed an ingenious trial ( Schwartz 2000 ) Enrolled 64 ED patients with acute pain. The ceiling pain relief dose for ketorolac is 15 mg IV ( Motov 2017 ). Can J Emerg Med 2007; 9(1): 30-2. Arch Surg 1998;133:432-7.

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REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Features Urticaria and pruritis Rapid onset (1-2 hours) IgE Dependent (Type I Hypersensitivity) Reactions An allergen cross-links two or more IgE molecules on mast cells or basophils and initiates a signal cascade leading to degranulation. J Allergy Clin Immune Tract 2017; 5(5): 1402-9. In: UptoDate, Feldweg AM (ed.)

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

He has already climbed Ben Nevis in Scotland, visited the Gobi desert (possibly from the comfort of his parents 4 x 4, but who’s judging) and has his bronze D of E nailed. All you know, back in ED, is that the ETA is 10 minutes, and there is a single stab wound to the chest. A PEM Adventure Ranulf is a 14-year-old explorer.

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EMDocs

MAY 11, 2024

A 74-year-old female with a past medical history of hypertension, diabetes, recent basilar artery stent placement with a 20 pack-year smoking history presents to the ED via EMS for altered mental status and episodes of apnea. CT head without contrast 1 is performed and reveals the following: Question: What is the diagnosis?

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EMS 12-Lead

AUGUST 22, 2022

Question 1: What is the rhythm? Beat 1 : Sinus, narrow QRS complex. The assumption is that a premature complex discharged prior to Beat 1, which prolonged its respective refractory period in the same manner as Beat 5. We can, therefore, put down the defibrillation pads, set aside the amiodarone, and look further at the ECG.

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EMDocs

MARCH 4, 2024

Case: A 45-year-old woman presents to the emergency department (ED) with itching to bilateral palms. A wide variety of conditions can result in either type of cholestasis (Figure 1). 9 How are cholestatic labs defined? 1 In cholestatic injury, increased reflux of bile salts into hepatocytes causes increased translation of ALP.

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REBEL EM

AUGUST 28, 2023

Clinical Scenario: A 34-year-old woman presents to the ED with back pain. Schwartz and colleagues performed an ingenious trial ( Schwartz 2000 ) Enrolled 64 ED patients with acute pain. The ceiling pain relief dose for ketorolac is 15 mg IV ( Motov 2017 ). Can J Emerg Med 2007; 9(1): 30-2. Arch Surg 1998;133:432-7.

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This Podcast Will Kill You

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Manne, eds. New England Journal of Medicine, 355(1), pp.51-65. Nature reviews Disease primers, 1(1), pp.1-20. Craythorne, E. International journal of dermatology, 49(9), pp.978-986. Public Health Research & Practice, 32(1). History Biology Heckman, Carolyn J., and Sharon L. Linares, M.A.,

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

1 Clinical Questions: When should a clinician suspect diethylene glycol (DEG) toxicity? Toxicity typically evolves through three phases: 2,3,7,8,9 Phase 1: Gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., 1 Of the 57 children, 96% had confirmed exposures to the acetaminophen-based teething medication. 1, 2010, pp. Nelson, et al.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

One of the most hair-raising presentations to the emergency department (ED) can be massive hemoptysis with respiratory failure. or 9 size endotracheal tube to allow for bronchoscopy and/or endobronchial blocker placement whenever necessary. These patients are at imminent risk of respiratory failure. A special thanks to Drs.

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Broome Docs

JANUARY 30, 2023

2017 Dec 7;377(23):2240-2252. PMID: 33933300 Khan A, Saleem MS, Willner KD, Sullivan L, Yu E, Mahmoud O, Alsaid A, Matsumura ME. 2022 Sep 1;5(9):e2235575. doi: 10.1007/s00381-022-05455-1. PMID: 3634215 You can read the full critical appraisal here. Vedantham S, Goldhaber SZ, Julian JA, et al; ATTRACT Trial Investigators.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Figure 1: Clinical manifestations and long-term consequences of sickle cell disease Training and education on sickle cell disease: Training and education are crucial to improve morbidity and mortality. with thanks A 15-month-old Kenyan boy presents to ED with right hand swelling. Blood culture is pending.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

On review of systems the patient reported back pain for approximately 1 week which he was treating with NSAIDs with minimal relief. I’ve excerpted in Figure-1 , relevant paragraphs from a 2017 ESC ( European Society of Cardiology ) article on this subject by Xanthopoulos & Skoularigis ( ESC: Vol. 15-9/6/2017 ).

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

The pattern of STE and STD reminded us of Brugada Type 1 morphology. Smith comment: 1) Brugada ECG may have ST shifts in limb leads as well as precordial leads. Patients that develop a Type 1 pattern without any precipitating or provoking factors have a risk of SCD of 0.5-0.8% per year incidence of SCD in this cohort [1].

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EMDocs

AUGUST 7, 2023

Schnapp, MD, MEd (Associate Program Director, University of Wisconsin) // Reviewed by: Joshua Lowe, MD (EM Attending Physician, USAF), Marina Boushra (EM-CCM, Cleveland Clinic Foundation); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case A 36-year-old pregnant woman at 21 weeks gestation presents to the ED with chest pain.

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EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

1 However, we recognize that many patients prefer to speak a language other than English regardless of their English proficiency, and this does not indicate a deficiency. 6 24% more likely to return to the ED within 72 hours of their initial visit in an urban ED with >50,000 annual visits.

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REBEL EM

JANUARY 19, 2023

Patients were randomly assigned 1:1 to treatment with either an ambulatory device or standard guideline-based management (aspiration, standard chest tube insertion, or both). Patients were observed for 1-2 hours for clinical stability, and placement was confirmed with a chest x-ray.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2022

The patient arrived in the ED. The pain completely resolved after nitroglycerine Moments later, the this ECG was recorded in the ED when she had been pain free for moments only: Computer read: Normal ECG. If you use something like the HEART score: 1. E EKG: a negative ECG (score = 0) 3. Learning Points : 1.

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EM Didactic

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Introduction Pain is one the most common presentation to the emergency department (ED) and therefore, we should be aware of novel treatments options, adjuncts that can be used in addition to conventional therapies. Opioids are among the most commonly used analgesics in ED. 2015 Jul;16(7):1402-9. mg/kg over 15 min. Ann Emerg Med.

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FOAMfrat

JULY 1, 2023

In fact, Herbstritt 2012, identified that there was "no significant difference to time to intubate, intubating conditions, or intubating success rate when using 1 to 1.2 mg/kg Rocuronium versus 1 to 1.5 mg/kg of Succinylcholine during RSI in an ED setting." [1] mg/kg Rocuronium versus 1 to 1.5 Updated 2021 Oct 1].

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Right atrial diastolic collapse is the earliest sign, but the patient needs to have right atrial collapse for at least 1/3 of the cardiac cycle which can be difficult to identify with ultrasound. Beck’s triad only happens all 3 together in approximately 1/3rd of patients. 2013 Sep;26(9):965-1012.e15. 2017 Nov;35(4):525-537.

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ALiEM

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Due in large part to the proliferation of anonymous chemical factories able to produce industrial volumes of inexpensive synthetic opioids without opium or other controlled precursors, fentanyl spilled into the United States, Canada, and Europe, heroin soon fell to market forces [1, 2]. Some patients require re-dosing in the ED.

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EMDocs

JULY 3, 2023

Louis); Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Marina Boushra, MD (EM-CCM Attending, Cleveland Clinic Foundation) Case A 62-year-old male with past medical history of hypertension (HTN), hyperlipidemia (HLD), and prior cerebrovascular accident (CVA) presents to the emergency department (ED) via ambulance. What additional workup is necessary in the ED?

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EMDocs

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Answer : ESBL-producing organisms Background 1-3 Extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) are enzymes produced by certain bacteria that can break down a broad range of beta-lactam antibiotics. 3 Epidemiology 4-8 ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) have been reported worldwide. ceftriaxone, cefepime).

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EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As the only respiratory therapist in the ED has been paged and is starting BiPAP for this patient, an overhead call for two incoming trauma alerts from a multivehicle collision sounds. Importantly, the comparison between an ABG and VBG is site-specific, as illustrated below (Table 1) (1, 3-6).

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