The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Date: September 18, 2024 Reference: Dillon et al. He currently practices emergency medicine in New Mexico in the ED, in the field with EMS and with the UNM Lifeguard Air Emergency Services. Reference: Dillon et al. Naloxone and Patient Outcomes in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests in California. JAMA Network Open.

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EMDocs

APRIL 22, 2024

4 In an emergency department (ED) presentation of cardiac arrest, the diagnosis of PE is challenging without the use of CT angiography. Case A 25-year-old-female presented to the ED in cardiac arrest. The Accu-Chek was 214, and there was no response to empiric Narcan administration. 10,11 Vid 1. SubX4 Asystole RV > LV.

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ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A 33-year-old male with a history of drug use presented to the emergency department (ED) for extreme agitation after receiving two doses of 2 mg naloxone by EMS for respiratory depression. If available, an in-house ED pharmacist is an incredible resource for guidance when there are questions regarding pharmacologic management.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 22, 2025

In the ED, he develops recurrent respiratory depression and hypoxia to 80%. How long should they stay in the ED? DOI: [link] O’Donnell J, Tanz LJ, Miller KD, et al. Al-Azzawi M, Alshami A, Douedi S, Al-Taei M, Alsaoudi G, Costanzo E. Available at: [link] October 19, 2023 Kelly A, Kerr D, Dietze P, et al.

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