ALiEM

MARCH 7, 2024

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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EMDocs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Authors: Rachel Bridwell, MD (EM Attending Physician; Tacoma, WA), Katey DG Osborne, MD (EM Attending Physician; Tacoma, WA) // Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK, EM Attending Physician, UTSW / Parkland Memorial Hospital) and Brit Long, MD (@long_brit, EM Attending Physician, San Antonio, TX) Welcome to emDOCs revamp!

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. A point of care ultrasound of the liver reveals the following: Image 1: Ultrasound of the liver showing abnormal hepatic artery flow and resistance index 1 Question: What is the diagnosis? doi:10.1007/s00247-020-04811-0 2) Kwong AJ, Ebel NH, Kim WR, et al.

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ALiEM

MAY 13, 2024

Her symptoms started 1 week ago as a scratch which progressively got more red and painful. Pediatric Soft Tissue POCUS Ultrasound Technique Figure 1. Cellulitis with cobblestoning Video 1. Abscess with irregular borders and surrounding cellulitis E. Superficial abscess with well-circumscribed borders Table 1.

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EMDocs

MARCH 30, 2024

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. Comprehensive physical exam is unremarkable, but she does have pain at the T-12/L-1 region of her back. Her patellar reflexes are 1+ bilaterally, no ankle clonus is noted, and she denies any saddle anesthesia or bowel/bladder incontinence. Diagnosis includes imaging.

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Core EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

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. 2004 Jun 19;328(7454):1487-9. Wiktor, Arek, and David Richards. doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7454.1487.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. A 54-year-old male with a history of diabetes presents with “pain in my groin” for the past two weeks. He reports approximately one month of dysuria, and around two weeks ago noticed a dull aching sensation in his testicles that has progressively gotten worse.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

To celebrate the end of trauma season ( is it ever really over? ), we here at the Ped EM Morsels Bakery have cooked up a morsel to remind you that pediatric trauma can be even more difficult than you think. Alpha 1 agonists are necessary to maintain appropriate blood pressure. Tenenbein M, Macias CG, Sharieff GQ, et al, eds.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

What are important clinical features differentiating strychnine and tetanus toxicity to aid with diagnosis? How does the clinical management of strychnine and tetanus differ? Site of action of strychnine and tetanus. red X = target of strychnine = target of tetanus Adapted from: Stephan J. Neurotransmitter. 2015;2:10-14800/nt. doi:10.14800/nt.491

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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. Richards JE et al.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Her husband called EMS when the patient experienced new onset seizures accompanied by micturition. The ECG below was recorded by EMS. ECG #1 Interpretation: ECG #1 shows sinus rhythm at a heart rate of 77 bpm. For clarity in Figure-1 — I've reproduced the initial ECG in today's case. What is your assessment?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

[link] A 62 year old man with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and carotid artery stenosis called 911 at 9:30 in the morning with complaint of chest pain. EMS obtained the following vital signs: pulse 50, respiratory rate 16, blood pressure 96/49. cTnI drawn at the same was 0.011 ng/mL (ref.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

When EMS found her, she was dyspneic and diaphoretic. Here is lead I from ECGs 1 and 2 shown side-by-side to highlight the change in axis from borderline right to completely normal. Figure-1: I've labeled the initial ECG in today's case. She was out walking her dog when she developed sudden dizziness and light-headedness.

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REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

1, 2 Its occurrence often portends worse outcomes in intubated patients, whose projected hospital course was already tenuous. 1, 4, 6 The overall incidence of VAP is somewhere around 5%-40% of all intubated patients, depending on the study and country from which it is reported. 4, 8 Paper: Dahyot-Fizelier, C.,

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

1 Pediatric rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in the ED is associated with a higher frequency of failed first attempts and adverse effects than in adult patients. Paralytic agents include rocuronium at 1 mg/kg IV and succinylcholine at 1-2 mg/kg IV. References Long E, Sabato S, Babl FE. mg/kg IV, ketamine at 1.5–2

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Pediatric EM Morsels

APRIL 5, 2024

Time from tick bite to onset of symptoms generally ranges from 1 week to 4 weeks but can start within 2 days (CDC 2022) Tick-Borne Encephalitis can also be transmitted in unpasturized dairy. These resolve within 1 week. 2004 Nov 15;39(10):1493-9. John H, Jian J, RIchards AL. 2018 Mar; 3(1): 8. 2019 Apr:62:1-6.

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EMDocs

JULY 17, 2023

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. Small bowel dilation may also be seen.

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REBEL EM

AUGUST 30, 2023

Epidemiology 1 to 2.4 cases per 100,000 people ( Zimmerli 2010 ) More common in males with M:F of 3:1 Rate is also increasing due to increased number of spinal procedures Typically affects adults, with most cases occurring in patients over 50 years old. Other pathogens include: E. PMID: 26316526 Boody B, et al.

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EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 28, 2022

David Didlake, NRP, APRN, ACNP-BC @DidlakeDW Expert analysis provided by Dr. Ken Grauer [link] @ekgpress EMS is called to the main reception area of a retirement center where an elderly female is found down, unconscious and unresponsive. Beats #1-thru-7 manifest the same morphology as we saw in the 12-lead tracing (A) for leads I and II.

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FOAMfrat

MAY 19, 2024

Many of us grew up in the age of EMS, which emphasized the need to memorize everything. While transporting to the emergency department, the patient’s mother informed me that PDCD affects less than 1 in 50,000 individuals and is more common in males than females. The reality is, nothing could be farther from the truth! Absolutely!

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REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Article: Vaeli Zadeh A, Wong A, Crawford AC, Collado E, Larned JM. Guideline-based and restricted fluid resuscitation strategy in sepsis patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis [published online ahead of print, 2023 Aug 9]. Am J Emerg Med. 2023;73:34-39. Results: 26,069 studies met initial inclusion criteria.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 17, 2024

Pain improved to 1/10 after EMS administers 324 mg aspirin and the following EKG is obtained at triage. C Examination notable for diaphoresis, 1+ bilateral lower extremity edema, regular heart rate and rhythm, and no signs of respiratory distress with normal breath sounds. In fact, Kosuge et al. In fact, Kosuge et al.

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EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

Abdomen : ND, NT, no guarding or rebound MSK : Tenderness to palpation over L ribs 7-9 Derm : No rashes Imaging: Image 1: Case courtesy of Miriam Leiderer, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 81468 Chest radiograph (CXR) shows new left lower lobe opacity What’s most likely diagnosis? 2022 Jul 5;328(1):57-68. C or 100.4 mg/kg, max 0.4

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Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Bibl K, Pracher L, Küng E, Wagner M, Roesner I, Berger A, Hermon M, Werther T. 1994 Jul;125(1):57-62. 2019 Sep;74(9):1186-1190. 2016 Feb;30(1):3-11. The post Cuffed Endotracheal Tubes for Children: ReBaked Morsel appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Paediatr Anaesth. 2021 Jun;31(6):713-719. doi: 10.1111/pan.14185.

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EMDocs

APRIL 10, 2024

Authors: Alex Rogers, MD (EM Resident Physician, Christus Spohn/Texas A&M University School of Medicine, Corpus Christi, TX); J.D. 1-5] Since then, many more medications have been developed and deployed. 1-5] This post focuses on the identification and management of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST).

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EMDocs

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Authors: Kamoga Dickson, MD (EM Resident Physician, Makerere University of Health Sciences); Jessica Pelletier, DO (EM Education Fellow, Washington University in St. A recent study by Gaborit et al. They attach to type 1 pneumocytes, resulting in diffuse alveolar damage through the erosion of these pneumocytes.

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REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

1998 Jan-Feb;6(1):15-23. PMID: 32644703 Robinson PM, Griffiths E, Watts AC. 2017 Jul;9(3):195-204. PMID: 29681420 Gottschalk HP, Eisner E, Hosalkar HS. 1999 Jan;13(1):58-9. Commentary on an article by Marc Schnetzke, MD, et al.: “Determination of Elbow Laxity in a Sequential Soft-Tissue Injury Model.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Emergency medical services (EMS) scope of practice is governed by the state, but national scope of practice guidelines are available for the four different EMS provider levels. 9 LMAs use an inflatable mask expanded using a similar technique to the endotracheal tube cuff. Benger JR, Kirby K, Black S, et al.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 4, 2024

You will find the list is broken down into four sections: 1.Reviews Brewster RCL, et al. 2024 Jul 9:e2023064794. Beaulieu E, Beno S. Strunk T, et al. Pinon A, et al. Vassilopoulou E, et al. Calvert A, et al. Roumeliotis N, et al. Gallo Ruelas M, et al. Morris R, et al.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 17, 2024

When emergency medical services (EMS) arrived, she was in asystole with an empty, recently full, bottle of benzonatate 100 mg capsules. 1) There are a limited number of antitussives on the US market which include benzonatate, codeine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and hydrocodone. 11) A bolus dose at 1.5

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EMDocs

JUNE 14, 2023

Patellar reflexes are 1+. 1, 2, 4, 9 Organophosphates are one of many types of insecticide and are used worldwide to manage crops. 1, 2 Symmetric sensorimotor axonopathy: leg cramping to extremity weakness and paralysis. 1, 2 Sensory > Motor neurons with predilection for long axons. Muscle tone is normal.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Their analyses revealed an association between social media use and e-cigarette and tobacco use. Parga-Belinkie JJ, et al. Balk SJ, et al. Abrams EM, et al. Yang K, et al. Varghese D, et al. Sanderson KR, et al. Huang N, et al. Hepnar L, et al. Chiu M, et al. Eur J Pediatr.

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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. PMID 25629740 Hassen GW et al. PMID 23062323 Kostis JB et al. Zuraw et al.

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REBEL EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

Article: Arvig MD, Lassen AT, Gæde PH, et al. What They Did: Design: Randomized, controlled, blinded-outcome trial Sites: Three emergency departments in Denmark Duration: October 9, 2019 to May 26, 2021. The first evaluation of the patient was to be done within 1 hour of arrival to ED (Including the first POCUS). Emerg Med J.

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REBEL EM

MAY 27, 2024

No significant differences in heart rate 1 minute after cardioversion were observed between the three groups. References: Appelboam A, Reuben A, Mann C, Gagg J, Ewings P, Barton A, et al. 2010;17(1):44-49. Duration of Antiarrhythmic Effect: MVM group: 35.44 seconds (SD = 7.73) Adenosine group: 24.24 seconds (range: 22.5,

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ACEP Now

JANUARY 14, 2024

1-3 We may be unaware of potentially dangerous drug interactions when we order and prescribe medications in the ED. Many thanks to Dr. David Juurlink and Dr. Walter Himmel for their expert contributions to the EM Cases podcast that inspired this article. References Hohl CM, Robitaille C, Lord V, et al. 2008;178:1563-9.

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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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