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High sensitivity cardiac troponins for ED chest pain evaluation (2022 ACC pathway)

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The 2022 American College of Cardiology (ACC) pathway provides timely guidance [1]. Applying the 2022 ACC guideline Before delving into the specifics of the hs-cTn pathways, start with the ECG. The ACC 2022 pathway has a section dedicated to ECGs in ischemia [1], and FOAMcast has a great visual summary. J Am Coll Cardiol.

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TXA (Tranexamic Acid) in Pediatrics 

Pediatric EM Morsels

PubMed: 22006852] Nishijima DK, VanBuren JM, Linakis SW, et al. 0000000000000075 Nishijima DK, Monuteaux MC, Faraoni D, et al. 2021.2.50799 Kornelsen E, Kuppermann N, Nishijima DK, et al. It is excreted by urine so careful dosing is required if used in kidney disease. of IV form TXA [O’Neill 2020] Inexpensive !

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 110: Primary Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

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Biggins SW, Angeli P, Garcia-Tsao G, et al. Mattos AA, Wiltgen D, Jotz RF, et al. Aithal GP, Palaniyappan N, China L, et al. Angeli P, Bernardi M, Villanueva C, et al. Arvaniti V, D’Amico G, Fede G, et al. Chinnock B, Hendey GW, Minnigan H, et al. De Gottardi A, Thevenot T, Spahr L, et al. Hepatology.

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SGEM#415: Buckle Down for some Ultrasound to Diagnosis Distal Forearm Fractures

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Reference: Snelling et al. Reference: Snelling et al. Reference: Snelling et al. Ultrasonography or radiography for suspected pediatric distal forearm fractures. He is also a fully-fledged ultrasonographer. Ultrasonography or radiography for suspected pediatric distal forearm fractures.

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Imported Malaria

Pediatric EM Morsels

More specifically they have seen this trend continue to rise in the era of post-COVID travel (Choy 2022). Another change is the CDC approved the use of IV artesunate for malaria treatment in the US in May 2022. WHO 2022) In a previous PEM morsel, we mentioned Sickle Cell Trait is only protective against P. falciparum.

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SGEM #425: Are You Ready for This? Pediatric Readiness of Emergency Departments

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Reference: Remick KE, et al. Reference: Remick KE, et al. Background: Back in August of 2022, we announced the start of #SGEMPeds for SGEM Season 11. Reference: Remick KE, et al. National Assessment of Pediatric Readiness of US Emergency Departments during the Covid-19 Pandemic. JAMA Netw Open. JAMA Netw Open.

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Podcast 186.0: Hypocalcemia

Core EM

Accessed April 29, 2022. Pfenning CL, Slovis CM: Electrolyte Disorders; in Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al (eds): Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice, ed 8. Retrieved April 29, 2022, from [link] Vantour L, Goltzman D. Diagnostic approach to hypocalcemia. UpToDate; Jul 17, 2020. Louis, Mosby, Inc.,