Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 19, 2024

PECARN prediction rule for cervical spine imaging of children presenting to the emergency department with blunt trauma: a multicentre prospective observational study. Children in the validation cohort were admitted to the intensive care unit or operating room less frequently than those in the derivation cohort.

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EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

C, respiratory rate 20 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation 95% on room air. The nuances of fracture patterns and delineating mechanically unstable pelvic fractures from stable ones is less important to the ED. 12 An AP x-ray of the pelvis should be obtained in the ED for unstable patients.

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REBEL EM

JUNE 8, 2023

This study chose a relevant topic to analyze that could influence acute management in the ED and has a fairly larger sample size of patients to do so. If pre-made syringes are not financially feasible then the creation of these medications should be done by a dedicated emergency department pharmacist. Am J Emerg Med.

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GEDC

APRIL 12, 2024

Thanks to the American College of Surgeons and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, who, along with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), spearheaded the rule development, the new measure will encourage hospital systems to change the way they approach care for older patients.

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Handtevy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The standard care in North America for post-traumatic EDH involves decompressive craniotomy or trepanation via a burr hole, typically performed in an operating room by neurosurgery teams. Initially refusing emergency medical services, she was brought to the ED via a private vehicle. What are the key takeaways? (1)

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

A 44 year-old male with unknown past medical history came by emergency medical services (EMS) to the emergency department (ED) for an electrical injury and fall from a high voltage electrical pole. In the operating room, there was minimal urinary output and the bladder pressures were 35 mmHg under sedation and analgesia.

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ACEP Now

MAY 4, 2023

A 58-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse presented to the emergency department (ED) as a category 2 trauma for a fall with a reported flail chest. On hospital day 2, he was taken to the operating room for surgical rib fixation. Case FIGURE 1: Chest X-ray of multiple rib fractures (arrows).

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

1-3 Despite its commonality it retains a relatively high rate of complications overall and patients frequently present to the ED for evaluation. 10% of patient’s have an ED visit within 30 or 90 days following THA. 4 Pain is the most common reason for presentation in the early post operative period. 10% of patients.

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AAEM RSA

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The sensitivity of these scores range, but they cannot exclude FG diagnosis and may have lower sensitivity when used for prediction in ED patient populations. A thorough physical exam, imaging, and laboratory studies can assist, but definitive diagnosis can only be made in the operating room. West J Emerg Med.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

My first real encounter with the healthcare system took place when I was about seven years old and had to go into hospital for an orchidopexy, so I can empathize with all the young people who come through our emergency department with acute testicular pain. Clinical predictors for testicular torsion as seen in the pediatric ED.

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ACEP Now

JANUARY 12, 2024

Case A 40-year-old female at 11 weeks, five days gestation presented to the emergency department (ED) with concern for lower abdominal pressure and inability to fully empty her bladder. The patient was admitted to the obstetrics service and underwent spinal anesthesia in the operating room to manually reduce the uterus.

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ACEP Now

APRIL 4, 2024

3 The majority of those who arrive to the emergency department (ED) live for 2 hours or more, leaving a small window for surgical intervention. Other exceptions are patient refusal, patient death or immediate transfer to the operating room. Bailey & Love’s short practice of surgery, 26th ed.

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REBEL EM

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The “syringe” technique: a hands-free approach for the reduction of acute nontraumatictemporomandibulardislocations in the emergency department. J Emerg Med. Rosens Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice, 7 ed. In: UpToDate, Post TW (Ed), UpToDate, Waltham, MA. Louis, Mosby, Inc.,

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