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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. The primary outcome was 30-day mortality with secondary outcomes of 1-year functional neurological outcome based on GCS as well as hospital length of stay.

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ED Boarding

ACEP Now

What’s clear from the emerging data: our experience as clinicians as well as our patients’ is that the system is unraveling. Monthly rates of patients who left before accessing care in us emergency departments, 2017-2021. Accessed July 13, 2023. Ultimately, there are many ways to address ED crowding and boarding.