RebelEM

JANUARY 25, 2024

It can be used to distinguish between various conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation, acute heart failure (AHF), pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, pericardial effusion, pneumothorax, and pneumonia [2,3]. Emerg Med J. R I Med J (2013). to −0.66) and −1.66 (95% CI −2.09 PMID: 37595984.

Ultrasounds 129

Ultrasounds Outcomes COPD Hospitals 129

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Written by Destiny Folk MD, with edits by Meyers, peer reviewed by Smith and Grauer A woman in her late 20s with a past medical history of cervical cancer status post chemotherapy and radiation therapy presented to the emergency department for shortness of breath, chest tightness, and two episodes of syncope. 2013 Sep;26(9):965-1012.e15.

EKG/ECG 40

EKG/ECG Ultrasounds Documentation/Coding COPD 40

RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

Pathogens ( Gudiol 2013 ) : The pathogens responsible for neutropenic fever have changed over time. Comparison of the MASCC and CISNE scores for identifying low-risk neutropenic fever patients: analysis of data from three emergency departments of cancer centers in three continents. Ann Emerg Med. Support Care Cancer.

Infectious Diseases 101

Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 101

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Louis); Marina Boushra, MD (EM-CCM, Cleveland Clinic Foundation); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case Emergency Medical Services brings in a 62-year-old male with COPD in acute on chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure (usually on 3 L nasal cannula, now on non-rebreather at 15 L/min). Int J Emerg Med. Eur J Emerg Med.

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Emergency Department Resuscitation COPD Shock 98

ACEP Now

JUNE 14, 2024

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease of the lungs caused by inflammatory and structural changes of the small airways and parenchyma of the lungs that result in chronic airflow obstruction and gas trapping. In 2019, the global prevalence of COPD was estimated to be 10.3 Click to enlarge.

COPD 52

COPD Hospitals Emergency Department Outcomes 52

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Most common triggers include respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and pneumonia which can lead to forceful coughing -Other common triggers include forceful exertion, severe coughing or vomiting, asthma exacerbation, intense physical activity, or Valsalva maneuvers (e.g., 2013 Aug;5(8):460-4. West J Emerg Med.

COPD 79

COPD Pediatrics Emergency Department Ultrasounds 79

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Written by Magnus Nossen, edits by Smith The patient in today's case is an 85-year-old male with a history of COPD and dementia. He presented to the emergency department for evaluation. Lets us consider two different clinical presentations. How will you manage this patient in each scenario? References: [1] Lador, A. Hammill, S.

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EKG/ECG Shock COPD Wellness 89