Core EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

How and when to reverse anticoagulation in the bleeding EM patient. Anticoagulant Reversal Strategies in the Emergency Department Setting: Recommendations of a Multidisciplinary Expert Panel. Ann Emerg Med. 2020;76(4):470-485. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2019.09.001 2019.09.001 Eikelboom JW, Quinlan DJ, van Ryn J, Weitz JI.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Fresh frozen plasma, or FFP, should only be given to cirrhotic patients as part of the massive transfusion protocol in cases of profound hypotension, as “patients with cirrhosis rarely have true enzymatic hypocoagulability, and FFP may worsen bleeding due to over-resuscitation and dilution of coagulation factors.” Acad Emerg Med.

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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 Angioedema in the Emergency Department: An Evidence Based Review. Emergency Medicine Practice. of people who take NSAIDs ( Nzeako 2010 ).

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

a) A balanced ratio of 1:1:1 (platelets: FFP: packed red cells) The PROPPR trial showed us that balanced ratios are important. b) A balanced ratio of 1: 1:2 (platelets: FFP: packed red cells) The PROPPR trial showed us that balanced ratios are important. b) Emergency thoracotomy Let’s be clear: YOU will not be doing any of this.

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ACEP Now

APRIL 5, 2024

2 TTP often presents abruptly, and most patients that develop it first visit the emergency department (ED) as their symptoms worsen. It is thus imperative that emergency physicians be able to recognize and properly treat this disease, especially in the absence of its classical presentation. Am J Emerg Med. J Emerg Med.

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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. EMS have already splinted an obvious mid-shaft femoral fracture, but he continues to be tachycardic and hypotensive. years ( 2 ).

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