Emergency Medicine Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Methods A retrospective cohort study was carried out of C&YP (≤17) attending an ED in the Yorkshire and Humber region of the UK following contact with NHS 111 between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017. This linked-data study examined NHS 111 calls and ED outcomes.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

[display_podcast] Date: September 7th, 2017 Reference: Cohen et al. Acupuncture for analgesia in the emergency department: a multicentre, randomised, equivalence and non-inferiority trial. display_podcast] Date: September 7th, 2017 Reference: Cohen et al. He has no “red flags” on your history and physical examination.

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Emergency Department Research 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 14, 2017

Date: June 14th, 2017 I had the pleasure of presenting at the Intra America Emergency Medicine Conference (#IAEMC17) held in Costa Rica last month. I had a fantastic time meeting so many wonderful people from […] The post SGEM Xtra: IAEMC 2017 #Puravida first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Research 52

RebelEM

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Background Information: Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate (RVR) is one of the many tachydysrhythmias we encounter in the Emergency Department (ED). Amiodarone versus digoxin for acute rate control of atrial fibrillation in the emergency department. Am J Emerg Med. Am J Emerg Med. 2022 Sep 7.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

OCTOBER 8, 2017

​ Emergency Nursing Week 2017 Throughout human existence, a need for 'emergency nursing' has always existed. However, what is unique in Emergency Nurses , is the ability to confront, decisively and actively, any emergency, regardless of medical specialty; to do so instantly, and without initial direction.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 8, 2017

[display_podcast] Date: November 28th, 2017 Reference: Motov S et al. A Prospective Randomized, Double-Dummy Trial Comparing Intravenous Push Dose of Low Dose Ketamine to Short Infusion of Low Dose Ketamine for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Pain in the Emergency Department.

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Emergency Department Fractures EMS 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In the UK, as in most developed countries, more patients are presenting to Emergency Departments (EDs) with minor illnesses or injuries. examined 977,907 first-time ED presentations by children aged 0-15 across thirteen acute hospital trusts (between April 2014 and March 2017), trying to figure out how many were non-urgent.

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Emergency Department Research Hospitals Pediatrics 89

Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Shah 2017] In Turkey, it has a “reliable correlation.” Gültekingil-Keser 2017] Broselow out-performed age-based formulas (Theron, APLS, and Shann) in New Zealand, estimating within 10% of actual weight 73% of the time. Int J Emerg Med. Use of the Broselow tape in a Mexican emergency department. J Emerg Med.

Pediatrics 269

Pediatrics Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Wellness 269

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Sergey Motov is an Emergency Physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center in New York City. He is also one of the world’s leading researchers on pain management in the emergency department, specifically the use of ketamine. His twitter handle is @PainFreeED.

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Emergency Department Research 88

Emergency Medicine Journal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This retrospective study included adult patients suspected of having BSI (defined by at least one BC collection) from two European ED between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2019. The primary end point was the BSI rate in the validation cohort for patients with a negative Bacteremia Rule Out Criteria (BAROC) score.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 19, 2024

Sione, a young Pacific Islander boy, is brought to the emergency department with a 3-day history of acute onset, progressively worsening central chest pain. of child emergency department presentations. 2017 Sep;49(3):223-226. Epub 2017 May 23. He points to his sternum when you ask him where the pain is.

Infectious Diseases 104

Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Emergency Department Hospitals 104

PEMBlog

MAY 31, 2023

Best Practices for Evaluation and Treatment of Agitated Children and Adolescents (BETA) in the Emergency Department: Consensus Statement of the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry. West J Emerg Med. Erratum in: West J Emerg Med. 2017 Sep;40(3):397-410. 2019 Mar;20(2):409-418. doi: 10.5811/westjem.2019.1.41344.

Psychiatric 93

Psychiatric Emergency Department Pediatrics Administration 93

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

You are the Paediatric doctor on call and receive a call for an incoming patient to the emergency department. Tragically, several attempts at resuscitation upon arrival at the emergency department were unsuccessful. Pediatric Endotracheal Intubations for Airway Management in the Emergency Department.

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Airway Management Emergency Department Resuscitation Psychiatric 135

ACEP Now

JULY 11, 2024

2 Although the opiate epidemic is certainly worthy of attention, it accounts for only about half of the number of deaths annually and only around a quarter of the number of emergency department visits annually relative to alcohol use. He returned to the emergency department, and you had the great privilege of saving his life.

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Emergency Department Psychiatric Outcomes Wellness 98

Broome Docs

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

PECARN prediction rule for cervical spine imaging of children presenting to the emergency department with blunt trauma: a multicentre prospective observational study. 2017 Sep 26;12(9):e0185316. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2024 Jul;8(7):482-490. doi: 10.1016/S2352-4642(24)00104-4. Epub 2024 Jun 4. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0185316.

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Administration Resuscitation Radiology Radiology 62

Taming the SRU

DECEMBER 11, 2023

1,2] Patients at risk for suicide often interact with emergency medical care. Suicide-related behavior (SRB) accounts for 1% of all Emergency Department (ED) visits; additionally, greater than 8% of patients visiting emergency departments are likely experiencing suicidal ideation at the time of the encounter.[3-5]

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ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A 77-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) with hip pain following a fall. Opioid-Prescribing Patterns of Emergency Physicians and Risk of Long-Term Use. 2017 Feb 16;376(7):663-673. The Contribution of the Emergency Department To Opioid Pain Reliever Misuse And Diversion: A Critical Review.

Ultrasounds 52

Ultrasounds Emergency Department Hospitals Wellness 52

Cook County EM Blog

MAY 1, 2023

The Case: A 56-year-old male with no significant past medical history presents to the emergency department with worsening swelling, pain, and erythema of the right elbow. Patient Course: In the emergency department, the patient received lab work that was remarkable for WBC 11.8, J Emerg Med. and ESR 26. emDocs.net.

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Ultrasounds Emergency Department Hospitals Outcomes 52

RebelEM

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The ceiling pain relief dose for ketorolac is 15 mg IV ( Motov 2017 ). Can J Emerg Med 2007; 9(1): 30-2. NSAID use and efficacy in the emergency department: single doses of oral ibuprofen versus intramuscular ketorolac. Ann Emerg Med 1995;26:117-20. Acad Emerg Med; 1998; 5(2): 118-122.PMID:

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Administration Emergency Department EMS Research 64

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

They may present to the emergency department with a cough, cold or fever. Some may need admission to the paediatric short-stay unit, a unit in the emergency department where patients can stay for up to 24 hours. Explain these signs, and perhaps show the parents so can present to the emergency department if needed.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Dehydration Hospitals Fractures 52

ACEP Now

MAY 10, 2024

Patients often seek care in the emergency department (ED) setting when flares of pain affect their ability to ambulate, climb stairs, or even stand up from sitting. Presentation of Knee Osteoarthritis in the Emergency Department: A Problem Worth Mentioning? 2017 Dec 22;31:277-284. J Emerg Med. Ragab, A.R.,

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Ultrasounds Emergency Department Hospitals Wellness 92

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Case: A 5-year-old boy presents to the emergency department (ED) with his parents for fever and fatigue. Time to change the reference ranges of children’s physiological observations in emergency care? He has had three days of high fevers at home. A prospective study. J Paediatr Child Health.

Pediatrics 88

Pediatrics Sepsis Urgent Care Emergency Department 88

EB Medicine

MARCH 4, 2020

No 1996 AAP guidelines, 2016 ACG guidelines, and 2017 IDSA guidelines all note diarrhea illness but may be vomiting predominant. No 1996 AAP guidelines, 2016 ACG guidelines, and 2017 IDSA guidelines all note diarrhea illness but may be vomiting predominant. Hemoglobin and platelets are helpful if HUS is suspected.

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EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

12 How do we address these disparities in the emergency department? An implementation science approach improves language access in the emergency department. Association of limited English proficiency and increased emergency department waiting room lengths of stay. Annals of Emergency Medicine.

Documentation/Coding 81

Documentation/Coding Emergency Department Best Practices Federal Emergency Management Agency 81

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 14, 2022

Sergey Motov is an Emergency Physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center in New York City. He is also one of the world’s leading researchers on pain management in the emergency department and specifically the use of ketamine. His twitter handle is @PainFreeED.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Research Wellness 52

EB Medicine

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Nachi: And just last year we saw the 2017-2018 influenza epidemic with record-breaking ED visits. The 2017-2018 vaccine was only 40% effective, but this still translates to 40% less severe cases and a subsequent decrease in hospitalizations and death. This was the deadliest season since 1976 with at least 80,000 deaths.

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Emergency Department CDC Infectious Diseases EMS 40

RebelEM

AUGUST 28, 2023

The ceiling pain relief dose for ketorolac is 15 mg IV ( Motov 2017 ). Can J Emerg Med 2007; 9(1): 30-2. NSAID use and efficacy in the emergency department: single doses of oral ibuprofen versus intramuscular ketorolac. Ann Emerg Med 1995;26:117-20. Acad Emerg Med; 1998; 5(2): 118-122.PMID:

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Administration Emergency Department EMS Research 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2024

A man in his 90s with a history of HTN, CKD, COPD, and OSA presented to the emergency department after being found unresponsive at home. Vital signs were within normal limits on arrival to the Emergency Department. 2017 Sep-Oct;50(5):561-569. Epub 2017 Apr 19. Blood glucose was not low at 162 mg/dL.

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EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding Emergency Department COPD 97

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

[display_podcast] Date: September 2nd, 2017 Reference: Caputo et al. EmergeNcy Department use of Apneic Oxygenation versus usual care during rapid sequence intubation: A randomized controlled trial (The ENDAO Trial). display_podcast] Date: September 2nd, 2017 Reference: Caputo et al. Reference: Caputo et al.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Resuscitation Operations EMS 52

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

APRIL 1, 2018

Pediatric Hypertension in the Emergency Department. Ann Emerg Med. Hypertension Canada’s 2017 Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment of Pediatric Hypertension. 2017; 140(3):e20171904 Gilhotra Y et al. Blood pressure measurements on children in the emergency department.

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Pediatrics Emergency Department 52

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Optimally, bystander CPR, including the administration of rescue breaths, should be initiated prior to arrival of emergency medical services. 3 Once the patient arrives in your emergency department, a rapid review of the patient’s status and results of resuscitative efforts should be performed. Am J Emerg Med.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Resuscitation 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

7-year-old Tilly is brought to your emergency department at 11 p.m. Abdominal pain in children is common, accounting for over 1 in 20 attendances to paediatric emergency departments [1]. Clinical scoring tools have improved diagnostic performance in assessing suspected appendicitis in the emergency department.

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Emergency Department Ultrasounds Pediatrics Best Practices 105

ALiEM

APRIL 12, 2023

emDOCs.net – Emergency Medicine Education. Author information Ivan Ivanov, DO Resident Physician Emergency Department South Brooklyn Health | The post Trick of the Trade: Gel-free ultrasound-guided peripheral IV technique appeared first on ALiEM. US Probe: Ultrasound Water Bath for Distal Extremity Evaluation.

Ultrasounds 103

Ultrasounds Emergency Department Resuscitation Wellness 103

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 16, 2017

[display_podcast] Date: July 11th, 2017 Reference: Bookman K et al. Embedded Clinical Decision Support in Electronic Health Record Decreases Use of High-cost Imaging in the Emergency Department: EmbED study. AEM July 2017. display_podcast] Date: July 11th, 2017 Reference: Bookman K et al. AEM July 2017.

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Emergency Department Head Injuries Academics Hospitals 52

EB Medicine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Jeff: Welcome back to Emplify, the podcast corollary to EB Medicine’s Emergency Medicine Practice. I’m Jeff Nusbaum, and I’m back with my co-host, Nachi Gupta and we’ll be taking you through the September 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice - Emergency Department Management of North American Snake envenomations.

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Emergency Department Poisoning Anaphylaxis Allergic Reactions 40

Taming the SRU

JULY 22, 2024

INDICATIONS Arthrocentesis is a common procedure performed in the Emergency Department, in which a needle is inserted into a joint to withdraw fluid from the joint capsule. Joint Arthrocentesis in the Emergency Department” Emergency Medicine Reports, October; 38(19):217-231. Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e.

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Ultrasounds Emergency Department EMS 96

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

AUGUST 28, 2021

Direct-access physiotherapy to help manage patients with musculoskeletal disorders in an emergency department: Results of a randomized controlled trial. Case: A forty-year-old woman presents to the emergency department […] The post SGEM#342: Should We Get Physical, Therapy for Minor Musculoskeletal Disorders in the ED?

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Emergency Department Research Outcomes 52