ALiEM

AUGUST 9, 2023

Child with Cough and Fever: Case Introduction A 6-year-old boy presents to the emergency department complaining of cough for 3 days and fever for the last day. 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.

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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

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

Case Introduction: Child with abdominal pain Wendy is a 7-year-old girl who comes into the emergency department with redness, swelling, and pain on her left calf. Her symptoms started 1 week ago as a scratch which progressively got more red and painful. Pediatric Soft Tissue POCUS Ultrasound Technique Figure 1.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Differences in intubation outcomes for pediatric patients between pediatric and general Emergency Departments. Bibl K, Pracher L, Küng E, Wagner M, Roesner I, Berger A, Hermon M, Werther T. Acad Emerg Med. 1994 Jul;125(1):57-62. 2019 Sep;74(9):1186-1190. 2016 Feb;30(1):3-11. Paediatr Anaesth.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 30, 2023

The parents of 9-month-old Josie bring her into the Emergency Department with coryzal symptoms and difficulty breathing. A secondary analysis of a nationwide study of Emergency Department attendance in America from 2006 to 2008 found that CXRs increase the average length of stay by 27 minutes. Am J Emerg Med.

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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. Early Physician Gestalt Versus Usual Screening Tools for the Prediction of Sepsis in Critically Ill Emergency Patients.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Do not obtain abdominal radiographs for suspected constipation The parents of 4-year-old Matthew bring him into the Emergency Department with abdominal pain. Functional constipation and nonspecific, generalized abdominal pain are common presenting complaints for children in emergency departments. 2012;161(1):44–50.e502.

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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?

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REBEL EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

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. What They Did: Design: Randomized, controlled, blinded-outcome trial Sites: Three emergency departments in Denmark Duration: October 9, 2019 to May 26, 2021.

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Broome Docs

DECEMBER 22, 2024

2024 Oct 9. There were no differences in survival (12% with IO vs 10% with IV) or neurologically intact survival (9% vs 8%). Acad Emerg Med. 2024 Nov 1. Piroxicam and paracetamol in the prevention of early recurrent pain and emergency department readmission after renal colic: Randomized placebo-controlled trial.

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EMDocs

JULY 29, 2023

A 75-year-old male with past history of HTN, CVA, DM II presents to the emergency department with right facial swelling since last night. Other bacterial causes include anaerobic oral flora, Strep viridans, E. Other bacterial causes include anaerobic oral flora, Strep viridans, E. RR 18, SpO2 97% on RA.

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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. Orthopedic Emergencies 2015 May; 33(2) 311-26.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The parents of 18-month-old Susie brought her to the Emergency Department after she had a seizure at home. When considering tumours, 37 observation studies involving 2661 children found that 3% (95% CI 1-7%) had tumours. Reaffirmed October 17, 2020 Jaffe M, Bar-Joseph G, Tirosh E. 2021;26(1):50-57 NICE. Pediatrics.

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EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

1 The shortage in supply posed difficulties for hospitals that significantly depend on GE Healthcare as their supplier, which encompassed approximately 50% of hospitals in the United States (US). 11 Table 1. Preparation 9 Hospitals had to prepare for the impending contrast shortage as soon as potential shortage news occurred.

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EMDocs

MARCH 30, 2024

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. CT of lower spine is ordered and shows the following: 1 What is the diagnosis?

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 17, 2024

Introduction: Civility Matters Healthcare environments, particularly emergency departments, are characterised by high levels of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity ( VUCA ). Here are ten things to think about: 1. Churruca K, Pavithra A, McMullan R, Urwin R, Tippett S, Cunningham N, Loh E, Westbrook J.

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REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

patients that take ACE inhibitors (but 20-30% of all angioedema presentations to the Emergency Department) 3 times more common in Black Americans ( Kostis 2005 ) 0.01 patients that take ACE inhibitors (but 20-30% of all angioedema presentations to the Emergency Department) 3 times more common in Black Americans ( Kostis 2005 ) 0.01

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EMDocs

MAY 11, 2024

CT head without contrast 1 is performed and reveals the following: Question: What is the diagnosis? Updated November 9, 2023. Available from: [link] American College of Emergency Physicians Clinical Policies Subcommittee (Writing Committee) on Use of Intravenous tPA for Ischemic Stroke:; Brown MD, Burton JH, Nazarian DJ, Promes SB.

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FOAMfrat

MAY 19, 2024

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. Upon arrival in the pediatric emergency department, the patient was conscious and alert to her normal mental status, which included being nonverbal.

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REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sites: Investigators recruited patients at 31 French emergency departments at university and nonuniversity hospitals Duration : June 1, 2009 to March 31, 2015. Recurrence of pneumothorax within 1 year. Pneumothorax recurrence within 1 year: 20% for aspirations, 27% for chest tubes. Panacek, E. Strange, C.,

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REBEL EM

JULY 3, 2023

Impact of intravenous calcium with diltiazem for atrial fibrillation/flutter in the emergency department. Am J Emerg Med. What They Did: Researchers conducted a multicenter, retrospective cohort study in three community hospitals and two freestanding emergency departments. Article: Rossi N et al.

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EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

1 However, we recognize that many patients prefer to speak a language other than English regardless of their English proficiency, and this does not indicate a deficiency. 9 Less likely to be satisfied with their care and have a lower understanding of their discharge instructions. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 45:446-458.

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ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A 77-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) with hip pain following a fall. A radiograph is shown (see figure 1). LEARN MORE The most common nerve blocks in this study are shown in Table 1. LEARN MORE The most common nerve blocks in this study are shown in Table 1. 2023 Sep 2;15(9):e44583.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

mm of ST segment elevation, V2 and V3 have 1 mm of elevation, v4 has 2 mm of elevation and v5 around 1.5 Upon arrival to the emergency department, a senior emergency physician looked at the ECG and said "Nothing too exciting." Note 1: Levels were significantly lower in takotsubo that presented with T-wave inversion.

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EMDocs

AUGUST 7, 2023

1 A D-dimer level can, therefore, be used as a non-specific and indirect biomarker for the presence of intravascular clotting, which may be useful in the diagnosis of VTE. 1-3 In this patient population, the NPV of a negative D-dimer level is high, such that a negative test makes further evaluation for VTE unnecessary.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 28, 2023

Five-year-old Ginny presents to the Emergency Department with a syncopal episode. The median age at diagnosis was 47 months (range 1-173 months). 2014;9(9):S102-S109. 2019;43(1):98-103.doi:10.1097/RCT.0000000000000782 2019;19(1):2126.doi:10.1016/j.bjae.2018.10.001 2022;10(11):1-4. J Thorac Oncol.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 13, 2024

Spikes 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9 all occur either during or immediately after P waves which should never happen. Repeat ECG from the emergency department is shown. Regarding Today's Tracing: For clarity in Figure-1 — I have reproduced and labeled the initial ECG in today's case. The radiologist did not comment on this.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 8, 2024

You will find the list is broken down into four sections: 1.Reviews 2024 Apr 9. A silent scream in the pediatric emergency department: child abuse and neglect. 2024 Apr 9:S0890-8567(24)00184-9. 2024 Apr 9. Reviews and opinion articles Approach to simple kidney cysts in children. Dell KM, et al.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Introduction Pediatric intubations in the emergency department (ED) occur at only a tenth the frequency of adult intubations. 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. References Long E, Sabato S, Babl FE.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 29, 2023

A study of teams over a 1-year period highlights that people witnessing incivility are also affected, which could lead to individuals feeling unsupported in their teams. 2021:36:1–2, NP448–NP473 Available at. Review of Cultivating Communities of Practice: A Guide to Managing Knowledge, by Wenger E, McDermott R, Snyder WM].

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 6, 2024

Article 1: Positive urine cultures without pyuria Wang ME, Jones VG, Kane M, et al. Clinical Course of Children 1 to 24 Months Old With Positive Urine Cultures Without Pyuria. 2024;24(1):111-118. Giannoni, E., Acad Pediatr. doi:10.1016/j.acap.2023.06.023 2023.06.023 What’s it about? Schlapbach, L.J., Hagenbuch, N.,

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ACEP Now

JANUARY 9, 2024

A 3-year-old male was brought to the emergency department (ED) by his mother, who reported the sudden onset of a rash (hives) covering his entire body, with no rash on his palms and soles. The next day, the patient’s mother was called to come to the emergency department with the patient due to abnormal labs.

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REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Read More REBEL EM: The Ketorolac Analgesic Ceiling References Irizarry E et al. Acad Emerg Med 2021; 28(11): 1228-35. Can J Emerg Med 2007; 9(1): 30-2. NSAID use and efficacy in the emergency department: single doses of oral ibuprofen versus intramuscular ketorolac. Ann Emerg Med 1995;26:117-20.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The patient’s ECG on arrival at the emergency department is shown below. For clarity — I’ve put these 2 tracings together in Figure-1. Figure-1: The initial ED ECG ( = E CG # 1) — with comparison to the patient’s baseline ECG done 4 years earlier ( = E CG # 3). No arrhythmias occurred en route.

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ACEP Now

AUGUST 29, 2023

9—Kickoff Party with a speakeasy theme at the Old Reading Terminal Oct. Check Out This New Opioids Education Series from E-QUAL ACEP’s Emergency Quality Network (E-QUAL) is serving up some fresh educational content as part of its Opioid Initiative. 10—Dine Around Dinners featuring the best of the Philly food scene Oct.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 22, 2022

But these cases show the potential dangers of delayed recognition and treatment of inferior reperfusion Take away 1. ECG’s can be labeled as ‘normal’ by the computer (and confirmed by cardiology) even with diagnostic signs of occlusion or reperfusion References 1. JAMA Intern Med 2019 9. Am J Med [Internet] 2017;130(9):1076–83.e1.

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