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2268 Thoracic wall regional blocks: safe and effective approach to analgesia for rib fractures in ED

Emergency Medicine Journal

Managing pain in these patients is notoriously challenging but essential to prevent complications, facilitate physiotherapy, and improve outcomes. ED Physicians are already well-versed in the use of ultrasound. These blocks were administered as single-shot injections or through catheter insertion for continuous infusion.

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Review of the ATHOS 3 trial

Northwestern EM Blog

The primary outcome of the study was the response in MAP three hours after the start of angiotensin II infusion. It showed improvement in blood pressure which is a clinically important parameter but not a patient-oriented outcome. However, one limitation of the study was that it was underpowered to demonstrate a mortality difference.

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Journal Club - Tranexamic Acid in Trauma

Downeast Emergency Medicine

4] We also know that severe TBI is commonly associated with the development of intracranial hemorrhage where the presence and volume of blood are associated with increased mortality and poor outcomes.[5] Association between prehospital tranexamic acid administration and outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury. JAMA Neurol.

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Grand Rounds Recap 4.19.23

Taming the SRU

Midline Ludwig’s angina Dermoid cyst Thyroglossal duct cyst Thyroid mass Thyroid goiter Lateral Sialadenitis Branchial cleft cyst Kawasaki’s Lymphoma Diagnosis: Thyroglossal Duct cyst with a superimposed strep throat infection without typical symptoms of pharyngitis Test of choice: Ultrasound Thyroglossal Duct cyst Most common pediatric cervical congenital (..)

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Episode 20 - Emergency Department Management of North American Snake Envenomations

EB Medicine

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. Note that antivenom will NOT reverse anaphylaxis on its own. Regardless, the treatment is the same – epinephrine.

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A Vitamin K Deficient Bleeding AKA Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn podcast

PEMBlog

A potential for adverse reactions to an injection like anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can happen after IV infusion and it’s been rarely reported after I’m injection, like winning the Powerball odds. And I mentioned it before and I’ll say it again, but intracranial bleeding is the worst possible outcome.

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First10EM Journal Club: January 2025

Broome Docs

Correction Rates and Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized Adults With Severe Hyponatremia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Adrenaline Auto-Injectors for Preventing Fatal Anaphylaxis. Diagnosis of acute aortic syndromes with ultrasound and D-dimer: the PROFUNDUS study. Hyponatremia: Are we all doing this wrong? 2024 Oct 9.

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