ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

And in our comment letter responding to the FTC and Department of Justice’s proposed updates to health care merger guidelines, ACEP urged the agencies to finalize these changes that would bring more scrutiny to health care mergers and slow down consolidation. He practices clinically at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

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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. Intensive Care Research , 1 (3-4), pp.60-64. Ann Emerg Med. His name is Ben. Burgart, A.M.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

2 Lipid emulsion has been considered due to the lipophilic nature of atypical antipsychotics; however, studies are limited on this topic, and this is an area that could benefit from further research. Second-generation antipsychotic medications: Pharmacology, administration, and side effects. Innov Clin Neurosci. 2018;15(7-8):20-22.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 17, 2023

Intranasal fentanyl and discharge from the emergency department among children with sickle cell disease and vaso-occlusive pain: A multicenter pediatric emergency medicine perspective. Her research interests include optimizing pain treatment in children. Date: June 15, 2023 Reference: Rees CA et al.

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ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

CASE A 30-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with left arm pain from a chronic wound. Since 2020 to 2021, the Drug Enforcement Administration has reported a sharp rise in xylazine use across the U.S., Dr. Marco is professor of emergency medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Click to enlarge.)

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ACEP Now

MARCH 6, 2024

Every year, the volume of published research continues to outpace capacity to consume. The Sisyphean task remains to try to keep up—and, in that vein—here is a light round of the emergency medicine literature from 2023. The post Fourteen Emergency Medicine Research Gems from 2023 appeared first on ACEP Now. N Engl J Med.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

She is an Assistant Professor and Director of Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the NYU Grossman Long Island Hospital Campus. This is the last show for […] The post SGEM#414: The SQuID Protocol first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. This is the last show for Season#11.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

AUGUST 27, 2022

He is also an avid FOAM supporter/producer through various online outlets including TheSGEM. […] The post SGEM#374: Bad Habits – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Date: August 23rd, 2022 Reference: Schoenfeld et al.

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PulmCCM

JANUARY 23, 2025

The lack of a reliable diagnostic test or universally accepted criteria to diagnose sepsis leads to significant challenges in clinical practice and research. Of course, they also have limitations you won’t likely learn from the marketers and hospital administrators eager to implement the latest advancements. Acad Emerg Med.

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RebelEM

JULY 3, 2023

Impact of intravenous calcium with diltiazem for atrial fibrillation/flutter in the emergency department. Am J Emerg Med. What They Did: Researchers conducted a multicenter, retrospective cohort study in three community hospitals and two freestanding emergency departments. received CaCl 89.3%

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EM Updates

JUNE 15, 2021

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is Brooklyn’s largest hospital, an academic quaternary care center with, in normal times, 711 total beds, 66 intensive care beds, and an Emergency Department that treats approximately 120,000 patients per year. On March 9, the first patient with a novel coronavirus infection was admitted to MMC.

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RebelEM

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Strengths: The investigators framed a research question centered on patient outcomes, ensuring the study’s relevance and practicality. The researchers employed a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized controlled trial design to minimize potential biases, enhancing the reliability of the results. In the placebo group, 20.5

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SheMD

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Yes, I am a woman, yes I am a feminist, yes I am a physician, yes I am in academic leadership for a well-known emergency department… The yes’s are many, but what do I have to say that is so meaningful or useful that people would want to publish it? I am less likely to get promoted as quickly in academic and administrative leadership.

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SheMD

JULY 23, 2023

Talk about your major extra-curricular activities and research in the department. For example, one medical school student I recently interviewed who was applying for internal medicine – primary care spoke about her research with transgender individuals and their perceptions of sexual health. These reasons are TOO common.

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RebelEM

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The study included a number of high-quality research studies: Study Format Comparison Findings Notes Wright 1994 Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data. Ibuprofen superior secondary to cost, ease of administration + lack of pain w/ administration. Can J Emerg Med 2007; 9(1): 30-2.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Chris Bond is an emergency medicine physician and assistant Professor at the University of Calgary. Rapid Administration of Methoxyflurane to Patients in the Emergency Department (RAMPED): A Randomised controlled trial of Methoxyflurane vs Standard care. Reference: Brichko et al. Reference: Brichko et al. AEM Feb 2021.

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Cook County EM Blog

APRIL 27, 2022

Effectiveness and safety of droperidol in a United States emergency department. Am J Emerg Med. 2019.09.007 What : Retrospective cohort study of all droperidol administrations between January 2012 and April 2018 at an academic and pediatric emergency department in the US with 77,000 annual visits.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

AUGUST 22, 2020

He is also the CME editor for Academic Emergency Medicine. Diagnosing COVID-19 in the Emergency Department: A Scoping Review of Clinical Exam, Labs, Imaging Accuracy and Biases. He is also the CME editor for Academic Emergency Medicine. Louis and a member of their Emergency Medicine Research Core.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

AUGUST 24, 2024

Sean Baldwin is an Emergency Physician practising in Sydney, Australia in both a large tertiary emergency department and a small regional emergency department. Interests include information systems and digital health, research and education. Reference: Partyka et al.

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ACEP Now

AUGUST 22, 2023

Intravenous insulin shifts potassium into cells, thereby lowering serum potassium within an hour of administration. A Common Case Hypoglycemia following insulin administration for hyperkalemia is common, occurring in approximately one in six patients (about 17 percent). Am J Emerg Med. J Emerg Med. Eur J Emerg Med.

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ACEP Now

JUNE 1, 2023

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the development of LLMs, could assist emergency physicians in their daily practice and research endeavors. However, the implementation of these models also comes with potential risks and downsides. They can help draft research papers or grant proposals.

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RebelEM

AUGUST 28, 2023

The study included a number of high-quality research studies: Study Format Comparison Findings Notes Wright 1994 Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data. Ibuprofen superior secondary to cost, ease of administration + lack of pain w/ administration. Can J Emerg Med 2007; 9(1): 30-2.

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ACEP Now

JUNE 13, 2024

This fall, ACEP will participate in the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Director’s summit on emergency department boarding. ACEP helped make the summit possible by mobilizing Congress to request action from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) during the Leadership and Advocacy Conference in 2023.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 24, 2018

Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Lidocaine for Pain Management in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review. Ann Emerg Med. 2018 Guest Skeptics: Dr. Sergey Motov is an Emergency Physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center in New York City. Ann Emerg Med.

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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. BMC Research Notes.

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ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Still, this wave of private equity acquisitions in emergency medicine has come crashing down on the heads of many early-career physicians. As of 2022, 1 in 4 emergency departments in the United States were staffed by a private equity-owned physician group. Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR). The New Yorker.

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EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Background and Context Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) is of paramount importance in the emergency department (ED) due to its indispensable role in facilitating precise diagnostic outcomes. Increased Computed Tomography Utilization in the Emergency Department and Its Association with Hospital Admission.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 12, 2024

Emergency physician-supported solutions to some of the biggest challenges in health care are gaining steam in Washington, D.C. In December, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it would convene stakeholders to address boarding concerns through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 29, 2023

The effect of telemental versus in-person mental health consults in the emergency department on 30-day utilization and processes of care. AEM April 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Corey Heitz is an emergency physician in Roanoke, Virginia. He is also the CME editor for Academic Emergency Medicine. Reference: Han et al.

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EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

This month, we’re moving into uncharted territories for the podcast… we’re talking psychiatry Nachi: Specifically, we’ll be discussing Depressed and Suicidal Patients in the emergency department. Routine serum testing and urine toxicology testing are not recommended for psychiatric patients presenting to the emergency department.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Emergency psychiatric assessment, treatment, and healing (EmPATH) unit decreases hospital admission for patients presenting with suicidal ideation in rural America. She is […] The post SGEM#360: We Care a Lot – The EmPATH Study first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. AEM February 2022. AEM February 2022.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

Written by Colin Jenkins and Nhu-Nguyen Le with edits by Willy Frick and by Smith A 46-year-old male presented to the emergency department with 2 days of heavy substernal chest pain and nausea. Circulation Research , 56 (2), 184–194. Annals of Emergency Medicine , 31 (1), 3–11. link] Fesmire, F. Bardoner, J. Wharton, D.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 29, 2023

Explored in seminal research, incivility is described as “ behaviours or mistreatment which violate the workplace norms of mutual respect “ Incivility isn’t just about obvious aggression but can take the form of passive aggression, public beratement, intimidation or habitual interruption. Should I do it?” from one of the team.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A previously well 6-year-old boy is brought into the emergency department at a major trauma centre via HEMS following a road traffic accident, in which he was hit by a car while crossing the road. No studies involving mannitol administration met the foundation’s inclusion criteria. What Other Research Is There On The Topic?

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RebelEM

MARCH 23, 2023

The 30-day emergency department readmission rate and all-cause 30-day readmission were significantly lower only when adjusted for propensity scores. and IM, and the physician was able to choose the method of administration. The difference in initial blood-alcohol levels were not statistically significant between the groups.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 18, 2023

She is also the President of the Junior Section of the Society for Pediatric Research. Case: A 5-year-old child presents to the emergency department in the midst of flu season with three days of fever, upper respiratory symptoms, and malaise. His parents also report that he has lost his appetite and refusing to drink liquids.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Erin Willard is a PGY-3 Emergency Medicine Resident, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Carly Eastin is an Associate Professor, Division of Research and Evidence Based Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

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