RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In non-PCI-capable hospitals this goal is not always achievable due to delays in transfer. Background: Primary PCI is the recommended reperfusion strategy in patients with STEMI and should be initiated within 2 hours after first medical contact. In these cases, thrombolysis is recommended to improve morbidity and mortality. Primary PCI: 95.7%

EKG/ECG 137

EKG/ECG Allergic Reactions Shock Stroke 137

EM Literature of Note

JULY 27, 2023

Platelets, like any blood product, are associated significant risks, not limited to acute lung injury, transfusion-related circulatory overload, allergic reactions, and more. The primary outcome was CVC-related bleeding, graded on a scale of 0 to 4, where Grade 3 and 4 bleeding was associated with significant intervention.

Allergic Reactions 70

Allergic Reactions Ultrasounds Outcomes Hospitals 70

RebelEM

JANUARY 23, 2023

Background: Diphenhydramine, a first-generation antihistamine, is the most common pharmacologic agent used to treat acute allergic reactions. Health care professional involved in patient management and outcome assessment was completely blinded. The effectiveness of IV cetirizine was determined to be statistically non-inferior.

Allergic Reactions 52

Allergic Reactions Anaphylaxis Emergency Department Urgent Care 52

EB Medicine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Nachi: Not only are they out, they actually worsen outcomes, so definitely don’t pursue any of them. Instead, since no treatment has been shown to improve outcome, you should prioritize prompt transport. Fasciotomies have not been shown to improve outcomes and are reserved only for those failing anti-venom treatment.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Poisoning Anaphylaxis Allergic Reactions 40

EMDocs

JANUARY 3, 2024

The goal of these devices is to detect a heart failure decompensation early and to reduce hospital admissions. 2 These implantable devices offer physiological parameters to direct therapies and reduce hospitalizations. The device group experienced 39% fewer HF hospitalizations over the study period.

Allergic Reactions 108

Allergic Reactions Hospitals EMS Emergency Department 108

RebelEM

AUGUST 3, 2023

Literature including patients with penicillin allergies also show longer, more complicated hospital courses. Background: Many patients report a vague history of penicillin allergy. The vast majority of these self-reported allergies are untrue (< 5%) . randomization) as per protocol (i.e. randomization) as per protocol (i.e.

Anaphylaxis 52

Anaphylaxis Allergic Reactions Infectious Diseases Outcomes 52

Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 3, 2024

The predictable outcome has been mass hysteria. How often will vaccination prevent hospitalization and death? Direct evidence on hard clinical outcomes is needed. Fortunately, his condition improved and the topic was not revisited. The politicization of COVID science has rendered objective public education an impossibility.

CDC 143

CDC Allergic Reactions Hospitals COPD 143