EMDocs

JANUARY 11, 2025

3, 9, 11, 12 The average age tends to be greater than 60 years old. Up to 1/3 of adults over 60 suffer from chronic constipation. Clinical exam: 2, 3, 9 Abdominal distension and tenderness Nausea and vomiting Stool present in the rectal vault Peritonitis may be accompanied by hemodynamic instability in the case of sepsis.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

JUNE 30, 2023

References Dessole F, Virdis G, Andrisani A, Vitagliano A, Cappadona R, Dessole S, Cosmi E, Capobianco G. Leblanc C, Baron M, Desselas, E, Phan, MH, Rybak A, Thouvenin G, Lauby C, Irtan S. Dec: 9 (12): 1830. Fetal Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM): Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Clinical Management: A Case Report.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

MAY 10, 2024

Chest Pain in Children: Hysteria vs Vigilance Diverse pathology can present as chest pain in children Cardiac 1-9% GI 2-10% Musculoskeletal – 2-20% No Identifiable cause – 21-45% of the time! Pediatr Rev September 2020; 41 (9): 469–480. 2021;13(1):2. Pediatrics. 2013 Oct;132(4):e1010-7. 2011;140(4):859-866.

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Core EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

2017;17(1):129. doi:10.1186/s12876-017-0686-6 Proulx E, Glass C. 2018;34(9):e159-e160. 1/22/22. [link] Read More American Journal of Roentgenology. 2005;184(4):1189-1193. doi:10.2214/ajr.184.4.01841189 184.4.01841189 Naseer M, Gandhi J, Chams N, Kulairi Z. BMC Gastroenterol. doi:10.1097/PEC.0000000000001600

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Core EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

REFERENCES: Castleberg E, Jenson N, Dinh VA. 2014;15(1):111-113. 2020;12(1). Accessed March 9, 2022. Diagnosis of necrotizing faciitis with bedside ultrasound: The staff exam. Western Journal of Emergency Medicine. Clark ML, Fisher KL. Sonographic Detection of Necrotizing Fasciitis. 2017;33(4):311-316.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 19, 2024

Since tonsillectomy is one of the most common pediatric surgeries in the US (~500,000 per year) and the rate of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage is about 1-5% , it is a good idea that we all are familiar with how to manage this issue! 2020 Sep;38(9):1943. Rohe E, Gresham M, Rohde R, Cass L, Brinkmeier JV, Childers A. 2020.01.042.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Initially tested in Johannesburg, South Africa: 1 month old to 12 years old Broselow predicted within 10% of weight in 63.6% 2007-2902 Wells M, Coovadia A, Kramer E, Goldstein L. 2020;13(1):9. 2016;23(1):21-28. 2019 Jan;22(1):147-156. There are other systems that account for body habitus. Broselow does not.

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ALiEM

APRIL 12, 2024

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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ALiEM

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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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Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 28, 2023

Rates of type 1 diabetes have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Insulin (in Bag #1) is for the Acidosis. 2010 Dec;1(2):103-20. 2001 Jan 25;344(4):264-9. PubMed] [Read by QxMD] [link] Weiss A, Donnachie E, Beyerlein A, Ziegler A, Bonifacio E. Is your patient hyperglycemic, acidotic, with ketonuria?

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ALiEM

MAY 19, 2023

The SB tube was created in 1950 in order to help tamponade variceal bleeds [1]. Apply traction to the tube by tying a roller bandage to the end of it and then the other end to a 1 L bag of IV fluids. Pearl 1: Check the units of pressure being used. The conversion rate is: 1 cmH2O = 0.74 1950 May;131(5):781-9.

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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. 2004 Jun 19;328(7454):1487-9. 2 After 5 minutes there is a risk of vasoconstriction and further tissue damage.

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This Podcast Will Kill You

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research, 46(1), pp.19-23. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Cincias, 96(1), p.e20230706. Gompper, Matthew E., Diseases of Aquatic Organisms, 66(1), pp.87-90. Pathogens, 9(3), p.230. Carlson, Colin J., ” Science advances 3.9 2017): e1602422. and Okamura, B.,

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Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Negative E-FAST and no signs of long bone injuries should raise concern for neurogenic shock in the hypotensive trauma patient with suspected spinal injury. Alpha 1 agonists are necessary to maintain appropriate blood pressure. 2011;46(9):1771. McGraw Hill Education; 2019:125-138 Ziu E, Mesfin FB. J Pediatr Surg.

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ALiEM

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Most pufferfish contain tetrodotoxin , a dangerous marine toxin up to 1200 times more toxic to humans than cyanide [1]. 4, 9-12] Consider activated charcoal for patients presenting within 60 minutes of ingestion if the patient’s airway is not an imminent threat or has been secured. 2022;20(1):47. 2007;48(9):830-833.

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ACEP Now

DECEMBER 17, 2024

1 His tragic loss underscores the urgent need for mental health support for residents and fellows. Accessed December 9, 2024. Accessed 9 December 2024. Other demands included increased time for parental leave and childcare, clean resident call rooms, reimbursement for board exam fees, and improved medical benefits coverage.

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ALiEM

AUGUST 9, 2023

Technique Positioning and Probe Figure 1: Younger children can sit in their parent’s lap and give a hug for lateral and posterior lung scanning. The patient should be in a position of comfort: supine, sitting, or in parent’s lap (Figure 1). Identify anatomical landmarks on ultrasound (Figure 3, Video 1). Tsou et al.,

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Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 9, 2024

Worldwide, congenital syphilis complicates about 1 million pregnancies / year. Usually in 1st week of lif e Copious, white-ish drainage Teeming with spirochetes! gross ) Rash Occurs 1-2 weeks after rhinitis. 2024 Jan 16;17(1):e257694. 2024 Jan;24(1):e24-e35. 2024 Jan;24(1):e24-e35. 2013 Aug;20(4):337-9.

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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. Estimated volume = 39.2

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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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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. Challenge QUESTION: The relative change in T-QRS-D is not the only thing that changes during period of time that passed between recording of the 2 ECGs shown in Figure-1.

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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.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 4, 2023

(Oka, 2023) A systematic review linked SMA syndrome to the immediate post-operative period after surgery for scoliosis in pediatric patients, and found the mean days to onset of symptoms was 9. PMID: 33905850 Ganss A, Rampado S, Savarino E, Bardini R. 15(1):74-78. Ann Vasc Surg. 76: 514-535. J Gastrointest Surg. 23(5):997-1005.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

I agree, however: 1) I don't think you can get a good enough ech o without bubble contrast. 3) E cho is another step that takes time. I had only 9 false positives but I missed 2 OMI. The rhythm for the ECG in Figure-1 is sinus — with normal intervals and axis ( mean QRS axis about +80 degrees ). Time is myocardium.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 14, 2024

R waves 6 through 9 have no preceding P waves and are suspiciously regularly spaced. Impulses E, F, G, H, and I were blocked. Progress in Biophysics and Molecular Biology , 120 (1–3), 164–178. Science Translational Medicine , 9 (400). Figure-1: I've labeled the initial ECG in today's case to illustrate my theory.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Written by Willy Frick A man in his 50s with a history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and prior inferior OMI status post DES to his proximal RCA 3 years prior presented to the emergency department at around 3 AM complaining of chest pain onset around 9 PM the evening prior. ECG 1 What do you think? Grines, C.

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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. Differences in intubation outcomes for pediatric patients between pediatric and general Emergency Departments. Paediatr Anaesth. 2021 Jun;31(6):713-719. doi: 10.1111/pan.14185.

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ACEP Now

DECEMBER 7, 2024

1 A wide spectrum of severity exists in PE presentations, ranging from mild shortness of breath to cardiac arrest. 2023;2(1):100548. Meyer G, Vicaut E, Danays T, et al. 2022;2022(1-2):e202208. Capanegro J, Quinn E, Arndt M, et al. 2019;12(9):859-869. J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv. Int J Angiol.

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ALiEM

AUGUST 16, 2023

Common agents include local anesthetics, dapsone, quinones, sulfonamides, phenazopyridine, and nitrites [1, 2]. Treatment for methemoglobinemia in G6PD deficiency may consist of ascorbic acid, exchange transfusion, and hyperbaric oxygen [7, 9]. PMID 23953868 Mack E. Rosen PJ, Johnson C, McGehee WG, Beutler E. 2013.02.005.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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. Consider the following: We become attuned to looking for acute coronary occlusion in patients who present with acute symptoms to the ED ( E mergency D epartment ).

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

ECG #1 Interpretation: ECG #1 shows sinus rhythm at a heart rate of 77 bpm. Following more detailed questioning — it turned out the patient had started taking 9 different herbal remedies to ease lethargy and unspecific neurological symptoms. For clarity in Figure-1 — I've reproduced the initial ECG in today's case.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Moreover , the patient has ongoing symptoms and has an unexplained elevated troponin, so she is having an MI and the only question is whether it is type 1 or type 2 due to hypertension. Case continued She was loaded with aspirin 325 mg, and repeat troponin drawn around the time of EKG 1 resulted at 267 ng/L. Peterson, E.

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ALiEM

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It should be no surprise that academic clinical educators are at high risk for burnout, stalled career advancement, and abandonment of academic medicine altogether [1, 2]. 2022; 11(1):45-52. 2019 Nov 27;4(Suppl 1):S130-S139. PMID 32130055 Schulte EE, Alderman E, Feldman J, et al. But what can Dr. Garcia – or you – do?

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Broome Docs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In a surprise to no one who reads First10EM, clinical judgment is better than all decision tools for sepsis Knack SKS, Scott N, Driver BE, Prekker ME, Black LP, Hopson C, Maruggi E, Kaus O, Tordsen W, Puskarich MA. Epub 2024 Apr 9. 2024 Mar;27(1):26-29. 2024 Jul 4;391(1):9-20. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00700-1.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

== MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 8/30 /2024 ): == I was sent the ECG shown in Figure-1 — knowing only that the patient was being seen in the ED ( E mergency D epartment ). Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. After seeing ECG #2 — Can you explain: i ) Why no negative P wave was seen in lead V1 of ECG #1? —

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EMDocs

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

1 These plants contain tropane alkaloids such as atropine (mixture of d-hyoscyamine and l-hyoscyamine) and scopolamine which are muscarinic receptor antagonists. 2 Jimson weed ( Datura stramonium, Figure 1) is one of several anticholinergic plants that if ingested can cause anticholinergic toxicity. 3 Figure 1. 3 Figure 1.

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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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