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Glasgow Coma Scale in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Motor Fingernail bed pressure with a pencil first If flexion outcome, then apply painful stimulus to neck or head (trapezius or supraorbital notch) to look for localization Spinal reflex can result in a falsely elevated score if lower extremity pain induced Verbal Orientated- Able to answer all questions. 2003 Jul;40(7):620-5.

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ECPR evidence – a historical journey

Intensive Blog

Whilst acknowledging not all centres who provide ECMO are registered with ELSO 3 , an analysis of this dataset showed that in 2003 there were < 50 ECPR runs reported in total 4. This showed a similar rate of survival to discharge (27%), of whom approximately 50% had a favourable neurological outcome on discharge (CPC 1 or 2).

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SGEM #425: Are You Ready for This? Pediatric Readiness of Emergency Departments

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Two previous studies conducted assessing the state of nationwide pediatric readiness were conducted in 2003 and 2013. Intervention: Web-based open assessment questionnaire containing 92 questions. * Comparison: Previous pediatric readiness scores. * Outcome: But does that always happen? Veterans Affairs and prison hospitals.

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Elbow Dislocations

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2003 Apr;69(2):197-200. AMA Arch Surg. 1957 Dec;75(6):972-5. doi: 10.1001/archsurg.1957.01280180104014 1957.01280180104014 PMID: 13478276 Saouti R, Albassir A, Berger JP, Fatemi F, Willems S. Anterior elbow dislocation with recurrent instability. Acta Orthop Belg. PMID: 12769023 Skelley NW, Chamberlain A. Orthopedics. 2015 Jan;38(1):42-4.

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Mortality and risk factors associated with misdiagnosis of acute aortic syndrome in Ontario, Canada: a population-based study

Emergency Medicine Journal

Unfortunately, there are no accurate estimates of the miss rate for AAS, risk factors for missed diagnosis or its effect on outcomes. Incident cases of AAS were identified between 2003 and 2018 using a validated algorithm based on ICD codes and death.

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Blood Pressure Management in Neurologic Emergencies: What Does the Evidence Say?

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Finally, anticipating and addressing known complications such as seizures, increased intracranial pressure, or cerebral edema with appropriate measures, including antiepileptic drugs or osmotic agents, is essential for improving patient outcomes. Lowering the MAP may mitigate these risks and possibly improve outcomes. doi: 10.1161/01.str.0000014509.11540.66.

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Problem Drinking Remains a Big Problem

ACEP Now

This medication has limited outcomes data and multiple contraindications. On the other hand, naltrexone and acamprosate are well-tolerated, affordable medications with promising outcomes data for harm reductions and, in some cases, abstinence. Anton RF, O’Malley SS, Ciraulo DA, et al.