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

ALiEM

The 2022 American College of Cardiology (ACC) pathway provides timely guidance [1]. Encourage your ED to set up an algorithm that you can follow based on your laboratory’s assay. Low-risk patients do not routinely require stress testing in the ED. We help you translate this to your clinical practice, by illustrating with a case.

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ED Management of Minor Thermal Burns

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7 86% of burn injuries are thermal burns (as opposed to chemical or electric), with 43% resulting from a direct exposure to fire, 34% from scalding liquid, and 9% from a hot object. 9 Apply a topical antimicrobial (eg. Tintinalli, et al. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 2004 Jun 19;328(7454):1487-9. doi: 10.1136/bmj.295.6591.181.

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Pigtail catheter for pleural drainage: Tips to minimize complications

ALiEM

Traditionally large-bore tube thoracostomy has been the standard of care for treating many acute intrathoracic pathologies [1]. Pigtails provide a less invasive and often better tolerated alternative to traditional chest tubes and allow for adequate treatment of pneumothoraces and uncomplicated pleural effusions [1-5]. 1999;3(1):57-61.

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ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Who Doesn’t Like a Nice Rosé?

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Iron toxicity treated with deferoxamine Background Deferoxamine is the treatment for severe iron toxicity [1]. Deferoxamine 1] Initial dosing starts at 5 mg/kg/hr intravenously. 1, 3, 4] Hypotension is generally the rate-limiting factor for the infusion rate. McGraw-Hill Education; 2019 Madiwale T, Liebelt E. 2023 May 22.

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PEM POCUS Series: Pediatric Renal and Bladder Ultrasound

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Ultrasound probes from left to right: linear (nenoates), phased array (infants/younger children), and curvilinear (older children/adolescents) Pro tips for performing renal/bladder POCUS on a child [1] Addressing potential anxiety leads to a more efficient and comfortable examination.

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Serial PoCUS for ED Patients with Acute Dyspnea: Is More Actually Better?

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In many emergency departments (ED), US machines are readily available and can be used to rapidly assess and monitor patients with acute dyspnea at the bedside. Article: Arvig MD, Lassen AT, Gæde PH, et al. US, compared with CXR and CT, offers the absence of ionizing radiation and high reproducibility. Emerg Med J. 2023;40(10):700-707.

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Large bowel obstruction: ED presentation, evaluation, and management

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1 While less common than small bowel obstruction (SBO), obstruction of the large bowel is more likely to be a surgical emergency and is often associated with a serious underlying condition. 1 The most common causes of non-cancer-related LBO are cecal and sigmoid volvulus. He reports distension and the sensation of fullness.

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