The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Case: A 71-year-old man is brought to your emergency department (ED) by emergency medical serviced (EMS) having fallen two steps at home. Falling is the most common cause of traumatic injury resulting in older adults presenting to the ED [4]. years ( 2 ).

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AAEM RSA

APRIL 1, 2021

2,3 Here we examine some of the evidence behind the various components of MTPs, specifically calcium and factor VIIa, and the ratios in which the main products of red blood cells, plasma, and platelets should be administered. Ann Emerg Med. What is the ideal blood component ratio for massive transfusion in traumatic hemorrhage?

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EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

The nuances of fracture patterns and delineating mechanically unstable pelvic fractures from stable ones is less important to the ED. This is less critical in ED management of the unstable pelvic fracture, as the optimal site for identification of rectal or vaginal tears is the operating room.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

On arrival to the ED, her blood pressure is 84/36 mmHg with a heart rate of 110 beats per minute. 3,4 Prompt recognition and management of sepsis and septic shock are paramount for the ED clinician. 8,9 Recently, monocyte distribution width (MDW) has shown promise in a large meta-analysis as a useful screening tool in the ED.

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