RebelEM

JANUARY 29, 2024

Randomized, Controlled Trial of Ultrasound-Assisted Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis for Acute Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism. A prospective, Single-Arm Multicenter Trial of Ultrasound-Facilitated, Catheter-Directed, Low-Dose Fibrinolysis for Acute Massive and Submassive Pulmonary Embolism: The SEATTLE II Study. CHEST 2010.

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Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It is most helpful to do the ultrasound immediately before needle insertion, as movement of the patient may shift cutaneous landmarks from underlying bony structures. This resource offers additional information on ultrasound assisted LP’s. WHY - Why Not? REFERENCES 1. Zambito Marsala, S., Gioulis, M., & Pistacchi, M. Tunkel, A.

Infectious Diseases 97

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

OCTOBER 1, 2017

Also used for severe MS, stroke, TBI, chronic pain. Ultrasound-guided refilling of an intrathecal baclofen pump—a case report. 2004; 26(4): 163–167. Are VNS safe in everyday life? Intrathecal Pumps Used to infuse basal rate of drug, usually baclofen for spasticity, but pump may contain morphine, bupivicaine, clonidine.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Stroke-volume:50 ml. The problem is difficult to study because angiographic visualization of arteries is not perfect, and not all angiograms employ intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to assess for unseen plaque or for plaque whose rupture and ulceration cannot be seen on angiogram. N Engl J Med [Internet] 2013;368(21):2004–13.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

The previously well child now decompensated: undiagnosed thrombophilia Asymptomatic patent foramen ovale (PFO) is the cause of some cases of cryptogenic vascular disease, such as stroke and MI. 2004; 90:e17. 2004; 110:e511-e513. Cardiovasculr Ultrasound. 2004; 114(2):255-258. Chacko P et al. 2004; 89:359-362.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics EKG/ECG Wellness Seizures 52

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Bacterial Meningitis: IDSA guidelines for 2004 report that a normal CRP value has a high negative predictive value for bacterial meningitis, but sensitivities and specificities vary between studies [35]. Instead, they strongly advocated for the use of lung ultrasound to diagnose bacterial CAP [45]. Cleve Clin J Med. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.75.8.557.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Use soothing sensory measures: speak softly, offer a pacifier, and stroke the skin softly. mg/kg IV, up to 10 mg ) ( Brousseau 2004 ), often given with diphenhydramine (1 mg/kg PO or IV, up to 50 mg) and IV fluids. 2004 Feb;43(2):256-62. Ultrasound guidance for pediatric peripheral nerve blockade. Ketoralac (0.5

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