The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 20, 2024

Case: A 70-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) with an exacerbation of COPD. This process involves the administration of supplemental oxygen before the induction of anesthesia to increase the oxygen reserves in the lungs, thereby reducing the risk of hypoxemia.

COPD 113

COPD Patient Safety Emergency Department Administration 113

ACEP Now

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A 45-year-old male with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, amphetamine and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) use, and coronary vasospasm presented to triage with chest pain. Repeat ECG following return of spontaneous circulation after administration of intravenous nitroglycerin. Click to enlarge.)

Resuscitation 98

Resuscitation EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding COPD 98

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. Written by Bobby Nicholson What do you think of this “STEMI”? Blood glucose was not low at 162 mg/dL.

EKG/ECG 117

EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding Emergency Department COPD 117

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. 7 Administer this antidote slowly via intravenous route over several minutes (5-10 minutes), as rapid administration is associated with seizures and bradycardia. 9 Physostigmine dosing: 0.5-2

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 108

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning Seizures COPD 108

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Most emergency department patients meeting sepsis criteria are not diagnosed with sepsis at discharge. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Jess Monas is a Consultant in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona. Date: September 20th, 2021 Reference: Litell et al. He’s afebrile.

Sepsis 40

Sepsis Emergency Department COPD Hospitals 40

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. 10,11 Vid 1.

Ultrasounds 97

Ultrasounds Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) EKG/ECG Shock 97

RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

Early administration of antibiotics is the only factor known to reduce this mortality. Early administration of antibiotics is the only factor known to reduce this mortality. Application of the MASCC and CISNE Risk-Stratification Scores to Identify Low-Risk Febrile Neutropenic Patients in the Emergency Department.

Infectious Diseases 90

Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 90