EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

2022 Jul 5;328(1):57-68. 2022 Aug;58:235244. Epub 2022 Jun 11. Chinawa JM, Ubesie AC, Chukwu BF, Ikefuna AN, Emodi IJ. 2022 Aug;58:235-244. Epub 2022 Jun 11. -smoke, high ozone levels, smog) Asthma/reactive airway disease (RAD) Diagnostic criteria 7,8 Respiratory symptoms +/- fever (at least 38.0 C or 100.4

E-9-1-1 76

E-9-1-1 ICU ACS EMS 76

REBEL EM

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Paper: Alwang AK, Law AC, Klings ES, Cohen RT, Bosch NA. Target trial emulation is a methodologic framework to improve observational studies that begins by creating a hypothetical protocol for the ideal RCT, and then designing your observational protocol to emulate it as closely as possible ( Hernn 2022 ). JAMA Intern Med.

ALS 82

ALS ED ACS EMR 82

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Ischemia from ACS causing the chest discomfort, with VT another consequence (or coincidence)? Cardioversion will address the rhythm problem immediately, also if the chest discomfort subsides when SR is restored, ischemia from ACS becomes much less likely. In either case, prompt cardioversion is indicated.

Coronary 99

Coronary ACS ED OR 99

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

They found NO difference in drain failure rates ( 11% pigtail vs 13% chest tube P=0.74), total daily volume drained or length of ICU stay between groups. 2022 Dec;57(12):986-993. Trials 23, 384 (2022). The primary outcome measure was chest drain failure, i.e., retained haemothorax requiring a secondary interventional procedure.

E-9-1-1 139

E-9-1-1 FFP Plasma Emergency Department 139

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

Clin Cardiol 2022; [link] Labs included: hsTnI 156 ng/L, Hb 12 g/dL, WBC 12x10^9/L, Cr. Smith comment: We have shown that use of opiates is associated with worse outcomes in ACS: Bracey, A. Opioids in ACS may reduce the pain score, but do not provide reperfusion for ongoing ACS. Lupu L, et al. mg/dL, K 3.5

ACS 52

ACS Coronary ICU STEMI 52

REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

2 Amiodarone is commonly known for its anti-arrhythmic properties and a commonly used agent in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Sepsis, hyperthyroidism, dehydration, heart failure, ACS, etc). 2022 Sep 7. However, digoxin is known for its rate-control properties and its direct vagal effect on the atrioventricular node.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department ALS Critical Care ED 52

ACEP Now

MAY 9, 2024

After developing encephalopathy and hypoxemic respiratory failure, the patient was transferred to the ICU. Further diagnostic testing in the ICU identified salicylate toxicity. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2022 Dec. Available from: [link] Newman-Toker DE, Nassery N, Schaffer AC, et al.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department ICU ALS ACS 52