RebelEM

MARCH 23, 2023

The 30-day emergency department readmission rate and all-cause 30-day readmission were significantly lower only when adjusted for propensity scores. of symptom-triggered phenobarbital versus symptom-triggered lorazepam in the emergency department (n=44). A randomized, blinded clinical trial (Hendey et al.)

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Case 1: Toddler with an oral commissure burn An electrical burn to the angle of the mouth cauterizes superficial bleeding vessels, and hours later the wound becomes covered with a white layer of fibrin, surrounded by erythema. Most patients do well, and the burn heals by secondary intention. Acad Emerg Med. J Emerg Med.

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Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. While PCT may be more specific for bacterial infections, it is flawed by still being rather non-specific and is not validated as a stand-alone diagnostic criteria for infection in the setting of the emergency department. ng/mL, 0.25-0.5

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In the emergency department (ED), physicians face the challenge of making rapid decisions that can significantly impact patient outcomes. Dr. Harrell is a PGY-1 emergency physician at Houston Health. Dr. Bower is an emergency physician at Houston Health. Burns E, Buttner R. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. Published 2022.

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EMDocs

OCTOBER 21, 2023

2011, 10:1002-1014. Application of the ABCD2 score to identify cerebrovascular causes of dizziness in the emergency department. link] Burns JD, Rindler RS, Carr C, et al. Top of the basilar syndrome. Lancet Neurol. Arch Neurol. 2004;61(4):496–504. doi:10.1001/archneur.61.4.496 61.4.496 Navi BB, Kamel H, Shah MP, et al.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 5, 2024

PECARN prediction rule for cervical spine imaging of children presenting to the emergency department with blunt trauma: a multicentre prospective observational study. PECARN prediction rule for cervical spine imaging of children presenting to the emergency department with blunt trauma: a multicentre prospective observational study.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

APRIL 1, 2017

11 Beware the “double-ring” sign: this is a button battery13 This is an emergency: the electrolyte-rich mucosa conducts a focal current from the narrow negative terminal of the battery, rapidly causing burn, necrosis, and possibly perforation. Emergent removal is required. Am J Emerg Med. Thieme; 2011. 2013.12.028.

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