Mind The Bleep

AUGUST 18, 2024

Facial trauma commonly presents in Emergency Departments and in primary care. More advanced facial trauma will be redirected to major trauma centres. Due to the proximity to vital structures, it is essential to be able to assess these injuries appropriately and escalate accordingly. F Payne, K.F., Goodson, A.M., Tahim, A.S.,

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EMDocs

OCTOBER 21, 2023

2015 Jul;5(3):142-50. Application of the ABCD2 score to identify cerebrovascular causes of dizziness in the emergency department. 2015 Jan;46(1):102-7. link] Burns JD, Rindler RS, Carr C, et al. Available from: [link] Circle of Willis. link] January 24, 2007. Accessed April 13, 2023. Demel SL, Broderick JP.

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ALiEM

JULY 17, 2023

In fact, the average number of applicants between 2015-2020 and 2022-2023 were relatively similar, with the latter demonstrating 122 more applicants (2,801 vs 2,923). However, between 2015 and 2023, the number of available EM positions grew, with an annual addition of 149 PGY1 positions. Ann Emerg Med. West J Emerg Med.

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EB Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

But this month’s episode is special in its own way - we’ll be tackling Electrical Injuries in the emergency department - from low and high voltage injuries to the more extreme and rare lightning related injuries. Nachi: Each year, in the US, approximately 10,000 patients present with electrical burns or shocks. That’s -- high.

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PEMBlog

MAY 15, 2023

History and physical examination are critical components to any emergency department evaluation but are especially helpful in syncope patients. Discussing obtaining an ECG with patients and families Presentations to the emergency department for syncope can be stressful for families. References Burns, Ed, et al. “QT

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EMDocs

JULY 15, 2023

She has had pruritus and swelling to the site accompanied by a painful burning sensation and a couple “painful knots” on her right inguinal region. 2015, July 31). She denies any prior history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT, IV drug use, or any history of vascular surgeries to the lower extremities. 2023, February 14). Erysipelas.

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Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Those at higher risk of hypocalcemia (vitamin D deficiency, ESRD, hyperparathyroidism, burns, multiple blood transfusions, etc.) Revised National Estimates of Emergency Department Visits for Sepsis in the United States. Hypocalcemia can be hinted at through history or by hints such as a prolonged QTc on an ECG.

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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. Radiol Cases Emerg Med.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Intranasal (IN) medications offer the advantage of a fast onset for moderate-to-severe pain ( Graudins 2015 ), either as monotherapy or as a bridge to parenteral treatment (Table 4). Needleless lidocaine injectors may facilitate IV placement without obscuring the target vein ( Spanos 2008 , Lunoe 2015 ).

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Taming the SRU

MARCH 3, 2025

United States fire departments responded to 1.4 million fires in 2020, with some studies quoting over 500,000 emergency room visits annually for burn and inhalation injuries (4). Similarly, cutaneous burns to the external surface of the neck and lower face can contribute to significant edema and airway swelling (6).

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

2015, 49 performed a retrospective review of 5,000 patients across the Cleveland Clinic health system looking at the prevalence of IV fluid used for renal colic and found that about 80% of patients were given fluid boluses despite the absence of signs of dehydration. Orthostatic vital signs in emergency department patients.

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