The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The first was published in 2016 and examined papers comparing postop bracing vs. no postop bracing. World Neurosurg 93:221-228, 2016. So I would like to concentrate on some papers that examined the use of back braces on patients who underwent pedicle screw fixation of their thoracic and/or lumbar spine fractures. First, the reviews.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 18, 2023

Jackson 2016) Ciprofloxacin was the first fluoroquinolone approved by the FDA in the 1980’s as a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Jackson 2016) It can also be used in UTIs , but is typically reserved for special cases where the infectious bacteria is found to be multidrug resistant or in complicated UTIs. 2016 138(5):e20162706.

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Ken Grauer, MD

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

ECG Criteria for the diagnosis of MBBB are described by Dhanse et al ( J Clin Diag Research: 10(9), 2016 ) — and Buttner and Cadogan ( LITFL, 2021 ) — and include the following: An ECG pattern consistent with RBBB in the chest leads ( ie, with a widened, predominantly positive QRS in lead V1 ).

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Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Bowen 2016] Moral of the Morsel: Weight Matters! [Khouli 2015] In South Sudan, the Broselow system overestimated weight by 26.6% in malnourished children and by 16.6% in non-malnourished children. The authors recommended alternate methods to estimate weights and doses of medications in low to middle income countries. x exp[0.02 x exp[0.02

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Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

2016 Aug;23(8):878-84. Epub 2016 Aug 1. Borgialli DA, Mahajan P, Hoyle JD Jr, Powell EC, Nadel FM, Tunik MG, Foerster A, Dong L, Miskin M, Dayan PS, Holmes JF, Kuppermann N; Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN). Acad Emerg Med. doi: 10.1111/acem.13014. PMID: 27197686. Holmes, James F et al. 2005): 814–819.

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RebelEM

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

2016 Jan 6;17:6-11. 2016 Jul;24(7):413-23. Multiple Concomitant Injuries in One Upper Extremity: A Case Report. Am J Case Rep. doi: 10.12659/ajcr.894984. PMID: 26732673 Akhondi H, Varacallo M. Anterior Interosseous Syndrome. 2023 Aug 4. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan–. Shoulder Elbow.

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Emergency Live

MARCH 12, 2024

Since 2016, HikMicro has channeled its expertise in thermal technology, becoming a key player in creating IoT solutions […] The post HikMicro: Thermal Innovation in the Service of Security and Rescue appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

APRIL 7, 2023

Epub 2016 Oct 17. 2016 Dec 2;2016(1):625-631. Impact of the New American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Definition of Stroke on the Results of the Stenting and Aggressive Medical Management for Preventing Recurrent Stroke in Intracranial Stenosis Trial. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2017 Jan;26(1):108-115. 2016.08.038.

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Ken Grauer, MD

AUGUST 16, 2024

On occasion — such anterior lead ST elevation ( instead of T wave inversion ) can be seen with acute PE ( Zhan et al — Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol 19(6):543-551, 2014 — and — Omar HR — Eur Heart J: Acute Cardiovascu Care (5(8): 579-586, 2016 ). Right-sided leads such as leads III , aVR and V1 — face the anterior region of the RV.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

MAY 12, 2023

However clinical judgement was more specific in this same group (54% vs 92%) [ Atabaki, 2016 ]. 2016 May;23(5):566-75. Epub 2016 Apr 20. When we discussed this topic previously , we concluded with “Clinical Guidelines are never perfect, but this one is pretty good”. Acad Emerg Med. doi: 10.1111/acem.12923. PMID: 26825755.

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Ken Grauer, MD

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

For a more intricate analysis: See Katritsis and Josephson — Arrhythm Electrophys Rev 5(2):130-135, 2016. The October 31, 2016 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog. Editorial Comment: The intricacies of reentry SVT rhythms is a complex subject that I have simplified to facilitate practical understanding.

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Emergency Medicine Journal

JUNE 22, 2023

Methods This is a retrospective review of medical records of the ED of three public hospitals in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from January 2016 to October 2021. Our objective was to compare care delivery for low back pain in Australian EDs between culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and non-CALD patients.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 5, 2024

2016; Published June 20, 2016. J Spinal Disord Tech. 2015;28(7). PMID: 26165728. Cui LW, Probst MA, Hoffman JR, Mower WR. Sensitivity of plain radiography for pediatric cervical spine injury. Emerg Radiol. doi:10.1007/s10140-016-1417-y. Easter JS, Barkin R, Rosen CL, Ban K.

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Pediatrics Head Injuries Dislocations Research 161

PEMBlog

JUNE 27, 2023

Bronstein, MD, 2016. Pansare, M., Kamat, A., & Kamat, D. Summer buzz: All you need to know about insect sting allergies. Pediatrics in Review, 41(7), 348-356. Shireen Banerji, PharmD, Alvin C. “Envenomations”, American Academy of Pediatrics Textbook of Pediatric Care, Thomas K. McInerny, MD, FAAP, Henry M.

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Urgent Care Pediatrics Emergency Department Hospitals 98

PulmCCM

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Observational Trials of Midodrine in the ICU At least six observational studies on midodrine in the ICU were published between 2016 and 2021. What’s the evidence for this practice, in terms of efficacy, outcomes, and safety? All but one were retrospective.

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NIOSH Science Blog

JUNE 18, 2020

In a 2016 study, NIOSH surveyed health care personnel who were exposed to surgical smoke. Since the 1990s the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) has recommended the evacuation of all surgical smoke. Yet, surgical smoke is still inhaled daily by nurses in the operating room.

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Operations 81

Mount Sinai EM

JANUARY 11, 2023

Print publication year: 2016 Sports Medicine for the Emergency Physician A Practical Handbook, pp. 242 – 272 DOI: [link] in a new window]. Publisher: Cambridge University Press.

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Radiology Radiology Fractures Dislocations 130

Ken Grauer, MD

JULY 29, 2023

In contrast — a broader passband ( typically from 0.05 Hz to 150 H z) — is recommended for diagnostic mode , where more accurate ST segment analysis is essential.

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EKG/ECG Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Hospitals 370

Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Mogsale 2016, Shah 2021)Stool cultures are only positive in 30% of cases if collected in 2 nd -3 rd week of illness which makes them a poor choice for definitive diagnosis. 2016; 15: 32. Due to low sensitivities and cross-reactivity in those who are vaccinated, blood cultures are the preferred method to diagnosis.

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Pediatrics CDC Seizures Documentation/Coding 161

Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

2016 Feb;30(1):3-11. Anaesthesia. 2019 Sep;74(9):1186-1190. doi: 10.1111/anae.14787. Epub 2019 Jul 16. PMID: 31313280. Shi F, Xiao Y, Xiong W, Zhou Q, Huang X. Cuffed versus uncuffed endotracheal tubes in children: a meta-analysis. doi: 10.1007/s00540-015-2062-4. Epub 2015 Aug 22. PMID: 26296534.

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Pediatrics Emergency Department Outcomes Sepsis 183

Science Based Medicine

JUNE 19, 2023

It turns out, however, that that Dr. Buttar had not been a well man since 2016 and was as much a victim of quackery as his patients had been. Because he hadn't been vaccinated, antivaxxers struggled mightily to reconcile his death with their conspiracy theory about COVID-19 vaccines killing thousands "suddenly."

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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 25, 2024

But in work that Chul Kim and I did in 2016 we found this was not the case. Regular approval means that there are no post marketing efficacy commitments, and the surrogate has to have a strong correlation with survival. The US FDA has clear guidelines for using surrogates via the regular approval pathway.

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Poisoning Outcomes 137

Mount Sinai EM

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Print publication year: 2016 Print Publication year: 2022 Sports Medicine for the Emergency Physician A Practical Handbook , pp. 273 – 310. DOI: [link] in a new window]. Publisher: Cambridge University Press.

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Dislocations Fractures Operations Radiology 130

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 24, 2024

2016 Oct;41:62-5. Epub 2016 Jul 21. 2016 Dec 22;375(25):2457-2467. See their website for more: [link] References Appavu B, Vanatta L, Condie J, Kerrigan JF, Jarrar R. Ketogenic diet treatment for pediatric super-refractory status epilepticus. doi: 10.1016/j.seizure.2016.07.006. 2016.07.006. PMID: 27475280. N Engl J Med.

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Seizures Pediatrics Outcomes Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 111

PEMBlog

JULY 14, 2023

2016 Feb 1;93(3):183-91. The risk of treatment failure and delay in return to sports were significantly greater in those managed with casting alone. References Bica D, Sprouse RA, Armen J. Diagnosis and Management of Common Foot Fractures. Am Fam Physician. PMID: 26926612. Herrera-Soto JA, Scherb M, Duffy MF, Albright JC. J Pediatr Orthop.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 24, 2023

2016 Apr 9;17. It can reduce diagnostic delay and can identify adjacent inflammatory lesions requiring prolonged treatment +/- surgical intervention. It is also used to monitor improvement/resolution. Radiological resolution can take time. Adapted from Alghamdi, A., Discitis in children. Neurosciences Journal , 21 (3), pp.283-285.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

2016, April 13). In patient's at risk, physical activity should be limited for several months after the injury. References Alborzi, Z., Zangouri, V., Ghahramani, Z., Ziaeian, B., Radpey, M. Amirian, A., & & Khodaei, S. Diagnosing myocardial contusion after blunt chest trauma. The journal of Tehran Heart Center. Danielle M.

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Sensible Medicine

MARCH 28, 2024

In 2016, Jonathan Reiner said this about Carrie Fisher’s mother, who died very shortly after her daughter. I always find it shameless when a celebrity becomes ill and armchair doctors chime in about their condition. But his comment turned out to be not only in poor taste, but also incorrect.

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Hospitals Outcomes Wellness 97

RebelEM

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

cefazolin or cefuroxime) If risk factors for MRSA present, use agent with activity against MRSA (i.e. vancomycin) If significant soft tissue injury, add gram negative coverage like late generation cephalosporin, extended-spectrum penicillin, or aminoglycoside (i.e.

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Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures EMS 105

The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 4, 2024

years from 2013 to 2016. A pediatric multi-center study of study on adherence to activity restrictions was published last year. Ten Level I pediatric trauma centers in the US tabulated their experience with solid organ injuries over 3.75

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Pediatrics Outcomes Operations Emergency Department 113

Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

One of these was an article that Vinay Prasad and I wrote back in 2016: Wearables, Smartphones and Novel Anticoagulants: We Will Treat More Atrial Fibrillation, but Will Patients Be Better Off? I’ll end this piece in the same way Vinay and I finished our article in 2016. There are some, however, that I remain proud of.

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Stroke Academics Outcomes Administration 82

RebelEM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Studies without IRB approval Studies older than 2016 Intervention: Administration of <30 mL/kg IV crystalloid fluids within three hours of sepsis identification. Limitations: The investigators excluded studies published before 2016, non-English studies, and non-published studies, potentially missing valuable data.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Population: Adults attending at continuously-staffed EDs in a health network covering 15 states, 2016-19. Implementation of a Clinical Management Tool for Spinal Epidural Abscess Early Diagnosis. AEM October 2023.

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St. Emlyn

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This is a reminder of a podcast from 2016, where Liz Crowe discusses how to navigate the complexities of grief and gratitude during this time of year. The post Podcast – Grief at Christmas appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

2016 study published in American Journal of Emergency Medicine , “ Urinary obstruction is an important complicating factor in patients with septic shock due to urinary infection ” by Reyner et al. 2016 Apr;34(4):694-6. CT shows occlusive right ureteral stone, pyelonephritis. Arterial line started. Am J Emerg Med.

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The Evolution & Medicine Review

JUNE 6, 2024

The $5000 Omenn Prize for the best article in 2023 goes to APOBEC3 deaminase editing in mpox virus as evidence for sustained human transmission since at least 2016, ÁINE O’TOOLE, RICHARD A. NEHER, NNAEMEKA NDODO, […], AND ANDREW RAMBAUT, SCIENCE, 2 Nov 2023, Vol 382, Issue 6670, pp.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

2016 (2016): 6964713. doi:10.1155/2016/6964713 Kim, Ga-Eun et al. Surgical neurology international vol. 2019, doi:10.4103/sni.sni_320_18 Khilji, Muhammad Faisal et al. Spontaneous Arachnoid Cyst Rupture with Subdural Hygroma in a Child.” Case reports in emergency medicine vol. Brain tumor research and treatment vol.

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