Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Criticism of these programs is both well-deserved and unfair. As of 2017, just 15% of patients admitted to residential programs with opioid use disorder received any of the medications approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for treatment opioid use disorder – this despite the fact that those medicines save lives.

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Sensible Medicine

JUNE 21, 2024

.” I, then a 50-year-old associate professor of medicine, said those words over the phone to a friend late one night in 2017. “Well,” my friend advised, “if you’re feeling nervous right now, that is because the thing you are about to do might upset people, and that takes courage.”

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Academics Research Burns Outcomes 81

ACEP Now

JULY 11, 2024

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for problem drinking in the primary setting, but we know that patients who present to the ED are twice as likely to engage in dangerous drinking, so arguably the ED is an important venue for screening as well. Anton RF, O’Malley SS, Ciraulo DA, et al.

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Emergency Department Psychiatric Outcomes Wellness 98

Sensible Medicine

JULY 6, 2023

In the CLEAR Outcomes trial, it was found effective in modestly reducing cholesterol and cardiovascular outcomes in statin-intolerant patients. The authors have now published a subanalysis of the main CLEAR Outcomes study. Bempedoic Acid is a cholesterol-lowering drug. Let’s first look at the original trial. placebo vs 11.7%

Outcomes 94

Outcomes Stroke Wellness 94

RebelEM

AUGUST 14, 2023

days 2 most common sites of infection were lung (44.8%) and inta-abdominal (32.1%) Majority of infections were community-acquired (≈84%) Over half the patients were on mechanical ventilation (≈53%) Primary Outcome Results: 28-day mortality rate: Placebo 26.1% (230/882) vs. XBJ 18.8% (165/878); P<0.001 The risk difference was 7.3% (95% CI, 3.4-11.2)

Sepsis 96

Sepsis Outcomes Administration EMS 96

EB Medicine

APRIL 30, 2017

The podcast is based on the full-length review published in the May 2017 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice. The podcast is based on the full-length review published in the May 2017 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice.

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ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

1 Ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF) represent the most common initial rhythms for patients presenting to the ED in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, as well as for patients who develop cardiac arrest while in the ED. Heart disease and stroke statistics-2017 update: A report from the American Heart Association.

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Resuscitation Shock Stroke Hospitals 98

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Antibiotics are recommended for those with complicated diverticulitis, as well as surgical specialist consult if necessary (e.g., No difference in their primary outcome of complications and need for emergency surgery (1.9% 2017 Jan;104(1):52-61. Included 480 patients, with primary outcome return visit with hospital admission.

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Sepsis Best Practices Hospitals Outcomes 100

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

[display_podcast] Date: September 12th, 2017 Reference: Sinert et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2017. display_podcast] Date: September 12th, 2017 Reference: Sinert et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2017. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2017. Reference: Sinert et al.

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EMDocs

MAY 25, 2023

Outcome: No statistically significant difference in primary outcome, which was absence of clinically apparent seizures without the need for additional anti-convulsant medications AND improving responsiveness at 60 minutes after the start of trial-drug infusion, as determined by the treating physician.

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Seizures Administration Anaphylaxis Outcomes 73

EMDocs

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The most recent and well-known trial is the PROCAMIO trial (1). It was published in European Heart Journal in 2017. Well, the trial was a multicenter prospective open label trial. Well, lets look at some other trials. 2017 May 1;38(17):1329-1335. Great question. Ok, so what did the PROCAMIO trial find? Eur Heart J.

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EKG/ECG Wellness Shock EMS 72

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

[display_podcast] Date: September 2nd, 2017 Reference: Caputo et al. 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).

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Medagadget

AUGUST 4, 2023

This leads to suboptimal outcomes, and the frequent need to repeat the biopsy procedure because the first attempt did not yield an adequate sample. In fact, since 2017, the prevalence of uterine cancer amongst African American women has increased 8% year-over-year and 5-6% in Hispanic women. A positive result is generally correct.

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Operations Urgent Care Outcomes OB/GYN 92

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

And lastly, it’s actually quite hard to see how well the cardiovascular system is working, and this is one of its measurable features. This works well for a while, but eventually, the heart beats too fast to fill adequately. It’s only a piece of the puzzle, though. The next element of stroke volume is the emptying. link] Roland D.

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Shock Sepsis Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation 143

Northwestern EM Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

“Tracheostomy: Epidemiology, Indications, Timing, Technique, and Outcomes.” Tracheotomy outcomes and complications: a national perspective. Tracheotomy outcomes and complications: a national perspective. Critical care nursing clinics of North America 29 2 (2017): 251-258. Respiratory Care 59 (2014): 895 - 919.

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Emergency Department Resuscitation Pediatrics Outcomes 98

Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 7, 2024

There is evidence that, for children and adults, elevated cortisol levels and chronic stress can lead to behavioral, mental-health, and mood issues, as well as changes in inflammation and immunity. A 2017 paper found that 49.6% Sleep affects learning, memory formation, and physical growth. times a day, and only 24.1%

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CDC Documentation/Coding Research Pediatrics 106

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 4, 2017

[display_podcast] Date: June 3rd, 2017 Reference: Sierink et al. display_podcast] Date: June 3rd, 2017 Reference: Sierink et al. Immediate total-body CT scanning versus conventional imaging and selective CT scanning in patients with severe trauma (REACT-2): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet August 2016. Reference: Sierink et al.

Radiology 52

Radiology Radiology CPR Hospitals 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 20, 2018

BMJ 2017 Guest Skeptic: Meghan Groth is an Emergency Medicine Pharmacist at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. BMJ 2017 Guest Skeptic: Meghan Groth is an Emergency Medicine Pharmacist at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Reference: Sadeghirad B, et al.

Academics 52

Academics Emergency Department EMS Administration 52

SheMD

MAY 11, 2023

In medical emergencies, provider qualities which lead to greater performance and patient outcomes include leadership and teamwork. Transcripts were coded to sort data into “leadership occurrences” or “unrelated to leadership” as well as critical treatment decisions. 2017; 177(2): 206- 213. [link] ,Why is this article important?

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PulmCCM

JANUARY 22, 2024

Background Therapeutic hypothermia, later rebranded as targeted temperature management, became a standard post-cardiac arrest therapy for comatose patients after two 2002 NEJM trials ( n=273 and n=77 ) suggested reducing core temperature to 32°C to 34°C markedly improved neurologic outcomes and survival.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Outcomes Research Hospitals 80

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

Well-meaning providers who are not highly fluent may contribute to miscommunication and diagnostic errors. Certified interpreter use can improve communication and patient outcomes. Providers should respect and utilize this mode of communication, as well as document the patient’s request for a non-certified interpreter.

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Documentation/Coding Emergency Department Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices 94

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

There is some upwards concave ST segment elevation in the inferior leads with what seems to be well formed J-waves. maybe not seen well on these echo-loops) The CW doppler at the tricuspid valve showed a maximum TR velocity of 2,55m/s with a TRP gradient of 26mmHg. 21, 2017 ). Not much difference from 1st ECG. The RV > LV.

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EKG/ECG COPD Shock Wellness 119

RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Outcomes: Primary: Progression to moderately severe or severe acute pancreatitis (according to the Revised Atlanta Classification). Baseline disease severity was well-balanced between groups. Secondary outcomes were pre-specified which helps in terms of minimizing bias (i.e. Median Fluid Received: Aggressive: 7.8L (Range 6.5

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Administration Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Outcomes 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It is well worth looking at videos of spasms to familiarise yourself with the potential presentation – look at the awareness video at the end of this blog. The ICISS study in 2017 showed dual therapy to be more effective at stopping spasms than steroids or Vigabatrin alone. Babies cannot be distracted during the episode.

Seizures 75

Seizures Outcomes Wellness 75

EMDocs

JANUARY 25, 2025

Well keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. 0000000000000305 Kazumi Y (2023) The Epidemiology and Outcomes of Leukopenia in Different Populations and Regions. 10^9/L) Moderate (0.50.9 10^9/L) Severe (< 0.5 10^9/L) Generalized leukopenia (i.e. Most common causes of leukopenia Infections: 36.4% Medications: 25.6%

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EMS Infectious Diseases Allergic Reactions Fluid Resuscitation 80

Cook County EM Blog

MAY 1, 2023

Findings suggestive of septic bursitis include complex fluid in the bursa with septations (as seen in this case), as well as hyperemia on color flow doppler or gas. 2017 Oct;53(4):475-484. Clinical characteristics and outcomes of septic bursitis.  2017 Dec;45(6):781-786. Blumberg G, Long B, Koyfman A. J Emerg Med.

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Ultrasounds Emergency Department Hospitals Outcomes 52

Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 17, 2024

BASICS responders have additional skills and can provide pre-hospital emergency care to patients delivering time-critical interventions to improve outcomes. This is also based on where you live and what resources are already available, as well as how you get on with your PHECC. What is a BASICS responder and who can do it?

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Ambulance Services Hospitals Anaphylaxis Wellness 52

Sensible Medicine

JULY 28, 2023

Owing to a collaboration with the Wuhan University Medical School, I had visited Wuhan in 2008 and 2017. In 2017, I’d even spent a day knocking around one of the city’s wet markets. I made the mistake of feeling that I needed to do something new rather than apply what I do well to a novel situation.

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Hospitals PPE Urgent Care Academics 98

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

1-3] But these studies were very short duration and used cardiology interpretation of ECGs or emergent angiography rather than patient outcomes. 2017 ; 24 ( 1 ): 120 - 124 2. Emergent cardiac outcomes in patients with normal electrocardiograms in the emergency department. Hughes KE , Lewis SM , Katz L , Jones J. Acad Emerg Med.

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EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding Emergency Department Outcomes 122

PulmCCM

JANUARY 2, 2025

Noninferiority for 28-day all-cause mortality, the primary safety outcome, was met for the daily PCT-guided protocol.” But most such trials have been small, often single-center, and vulnerable to bias due to the unblinded nature of the intervention. How reliable is this body of evidence? fewer days of antibiotics.

Sepsis 98

Sepsis Outcomes Stroke Shock 98

Mount Sinai EM

OCTOBER 11, 2024

2017 of three RCTS totaling 153 patients (unable to pool given heterogeneity) administered adjuvant steroids after PTA drainage, showed statistically significant improvement in body temperature in all three RCTs. There was significant heterogeneity among studies and outcomes were not measured consistently. And there you have it!

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Ultrasounds Wellness Outcomes Hospitals 100

PulmCCM

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) expanded its prior 2017 guidance, now recommending strongly that corticosteroids be given for severe community-acquired pneumonia, and also suggesting steroids for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and septic shock of any severity.

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Shock Administration Sepsis Fractures 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 10, 2017

Years later, I sent this to the Queen of Hearts: The Queen can see Hyperacute T-waves incredibly well. Acad Emerg Med 2017; 24(1): 120 – 24. Comment : Had we not seen those subtle hyperacute T-waves, and then sought out the prehospital ECG, the patient would have ruled out, with one of three outcomes: 1. link] Hughes KE et al.

EKG/ECG 52

EKG/ECG Outcomes EMS Wellness 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

A cardiac family history should of course be sought, but think a little outside the box as well. Upside-down position for the out of hospital management of children with SVT, Bronzetti et al, International Journal of Cardiology 2017 this showed that a modified position (upside down) improved cardioversion rates from 33% to 67%.

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EKG/ECG Hospitals Shock Documentation/Coding 98

Northwestern EM Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

It is well-documented that ED physicians have historically high rates of burnout compared to other specialties as well as a high incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to the general population. PTSD is 2 times more prevalent in physicians (14.8%), with EM resident physicians falling in the range from 11.9%-21.5%.

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Resuscitation Emergency Department Academics Wellness 52

SheMD

AUGUST 24, 2023

How they measured things: The study measured the number of female vs male award recipients from published recognition award lists from medical specialty societies in 2017. Similar Articles For further reading on the topic, check out these articles!

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Leadership Academics Outcomes Wellness 52

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

DGA concentrates in the kidney tissue and causes nephrotoxicity, as well as neurotoxicity. Elimination half-life data is not well established but increases in larger overdoses and as renal injury begins to occur. Long-Term Renal and Neurologic Outcomes among Survivors of Diethylene Glycol Poisoning.” 1, 2010, pp. JAMA , vol.

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