RebelEM

JANUARY 25, 2024

It can be used to distinguish between various conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation, acute heart failure (AHF), pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, pericardial effusion, pneumothorax, and pneumonia [2,3]. Accessed on September 28, 2023. Accessed on September 28, 2023. Ultrasound G.E.L.

Ultrasounds 129

Ultrasounds Outcomes COPD Hospitals 129

EMDocs

MARCH 18, 2025

Physiologic dead space higher in chronic lung disease (COPD). A 2023 RCT evaluated 100 stable patients with hemoptysis receiving TXA 500 mg IV or nebulized 3 times per day.Hemoptysis cessation at 30 minutes in 72.7% Poor candidates: underlying pulmonary disease like COPD, lung cancer, bronchiectasis. Am J Emerg Med.

COPD 82

COPD Radiology Radiology PPE 82

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This post aims to broadly cover the types of PTX, the diagnostic modalities available, and the ideal management by PTX type in the Emergency Department. Chest ultrasonography versus supine chest radiography for diagnosis of pneumothorax in trauma patients in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med. 10/2/2023

Fractures 96

Fractures COPD Hospitals Emergency Department 96

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 8, 2023

Date: April 4th, 2023 Reference: Vaughan and Browne. Reconfiguring emergency and acute services: time to pause and reflect. 2023 Apr Guest Skeptics: Dr. Louella Vaugh is an internist practising as a hospitalist physician at an academic centre in London, UK with a special interest in smaller, rural and remote healthcare.

Stroke 57

Stroke Emergency Department COPD Academics 57

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

8 However, it is not considered first line in treatment of anticholinergic toxicity and is not available in all emergency departments. Accessed April 15, 2023. World J Emerg Med. Accessed April 15, 2023. 2023; 19(3):284-287. Physostigmine does not reverse seizures or dysrhythmias. 2017;8(4):297-301.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning Seizures COPD 111

EMDocs

APRIL 22, 2024

4 In an emergency department (ED) presentation of cardiac arrest, the diagnosis of PE is challenging without the use of CT angiography. Point-of-Care-Ultrasound (POCUS) is a bedside modality that can assist Emergency Physicians (EPs) in differentiating PE from other causes of cardiac arrest. 2023 May 27;35(2):135-143.

Ultrasounds 98

Ultrasounds Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) EKG/ECG Resuscitation 98

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Louis); Marina Boushra, MD (EM-CCM, Cleveland Clinic Foundation); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case Emergency Medical Services brings in a 62-year-old male with COPD in acute on chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure (usually on 3 L nasal cannula, now on non-rebreather at 15 L/min). Int J Emerg Med. 2023 Mar 10;16(1):18.

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Emergency Department Resuscitation COPD Shock 98