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emDOCs Revamp: Alcohol Withdrawal

EMDocs

What is the next step in evaluation and treatment? fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold

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First10EM Journal Club: August 2024

Broome Docs

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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Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia and HIV: A Practical Guide for ED Diagnosis and Management

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1 While PJP gained significant recognition among HIV-positive adults during the early AIDS epidemic, the growing utilization of immunosuppressants has resulted in an increased incidence of the disease in individuals who are HIV-negative. 9 The signs and symptoms of PJP infection are non-specific. for detecting pulmonary opacities.

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First10EM Journal Club: June 2024

Broome Docs

Do we need to intubate French drunkards in ED? 2013 Sep;24(9):1848-53. 2023 Nov 28;27(1):465. 2024 Apr 1:e240167. 2023 Sep 8;9(1):73. 117(1) 36–41 DOI: 10.1177/01410768231207260 This is a fascinating read about the history of the humble placebo in science. Psychol Sci. doi: 10.1177/0956797613479386.

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Another deadly triage ECG missed, and the waiting patient leaves before being seen. What is this nearly pathognomonic ECG?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

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. The patient was upgraded to the ICU for closer monitoring.

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Penetrating chest trauma

Don't Forget the Bubbles

He has already climbed Ben Nevis in Scotland, visited the Gobi desert (possibly from the comfort of his parents 4 x 4, but who’s judging) and has his bronze D of E nailed. All you know, back in ED, is that the ETA is 10 minutes, and there is a single stab wound to the chest. A PEM Adventure Ranulf is a 14-year-old explorer.

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What Lies Beneath

EMS 12-Lead

A 65 y/o Female was admitted to the ICU for septic shock. 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.

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