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Pigtail Catheter vs Large Bore Chest Tube for Pneumothorax

RebelEM

Searched for randomized control trials and cohort studies published up to October 9, 2017, using search terms: pneumothorax, pneumothoraces, thoracentesis, drainage catheter, pigtail catheter, chest tube, and thoracostomy. What They Did Systematic review and meta-analysis using multiple databases: PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library.

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Journal Club - Tranexamic Acid in Trauma

Downeast Emergency Medicine

One also has to keep in mind that this study occurred at Level 1 trauma centers and may not be applicable in critical access hospitals or lower leveled trauma centers. Limitations of this study were that there were overall low injury severity scores and transfusion requirements which introduces a potential bias.

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ED Boarding

ACEP Now

Monthly rates of patients who left before accessing care in us emergency departments, 2017-2021. Accessed July 13, 2023. United States registered nurse workforce report card and shortage forecast: A revisit. Am J Med Qual. 2018;33(3):229-236. Janke AT, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(9):e2233708. CMS website.