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]. 2015 Oct;50(4):480-7. Epub 2015 May 22. to −0.66) and −1.66 (95% CI −2.09

Ultrasounds 128

Ultrasounds Outcomes COPD Hospitals 128

Cook County EM Blog

APRIL 22, 2022

The Case: A 68-year-old male with a history of CHF, COPD, CAD s/p stenting, HTN, and DM presents to the emergency department with worsening dyspnea and bilateral lower extremity edema for one week with associated orthopnea, and increased home oxygen requirement. 2015 Sep;34(9):1555-61. Epub 2015 Aug 12.

Ultrasounds 40

Ultrasounds COPD Emergency Department 40

EMDocs

MARCH 18, 2025

Physiologic dead space higher in chronic lung disease (COPD). Poor candidates: underlying pulmonary disease like COPD, lung cancer, bronchiectasis. Am J Emerg Med. The emergency department evaluation and management of massive hemoptysis. Am J Emerg Med. 2015 Mar;45(3):756-64. 2024 Nov;85:179-185.

COPD 81

COPD Radiology Radiology PPE 81

RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

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. Application of the MASCC and CISNE Risk-Stratification Scores to Identify Low-Risk Febrile Neutropenic Patients in the Emergency Department.

Infectious Diseases 98

Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 98

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Most emergency department patients meeting sepsis criteria are not diagnosed with sepsis at discharge. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Jess Monas is a Consultant in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona. Date: September 20th, 2021 Reference: Litell et al. He’s afebrile.

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Sepsis Emergency Department COPD Hospitals 40

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., 2015 Feb;7(Suppl 1):S44-9. 2015 May;166(5):1317-1317.e1.

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COPD Pediatrics Emergency Department Ultrasounds 80