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SGEM Xtra: Are tPA Stroke Trials Really Fragile?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Fragility Index Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Shows Highly Robust Evidential Strength for Benefit of The post SGEM Xtra: Are tPA Stroke Trials Really Fragile? I knew about Jeff from his multiple publications in the stroke literature. first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. This is an SGEM Xtra.

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Stryker’s role in advancing cardiac emergency preparedness worldwide

AED Leader

Enhancements in stroke care through technology Technological advancements have also significantly improved stroke care. Such improvements in technology are vital in improving patient outcomes and reducing the likelihood of adverse outcomes in stroke care. The goal is to enhance basic and advanced life support techniques.

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Brain Trauma Guidelines for Emergency Medicine

ACEP Now

These guidelines present the best available evidence to support clinical decision making in the prehospital setting when TBI care may have the most significant impact on outcomes; they also establish a research agenda for future investigations.

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Episode 28 - Depressed and Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Department: An Evidence-Based Approach

EB Medicine

And while safety planning typically is most effective when combined with other interventions, research suggests that it does enhance outpatient treatment engagement after an ED visit and in one study, reduce subsequent suicide attempts by 30% vs usual care. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2006. (US

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Pediatric Pain

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Use soothing sensory measures: speak softly, offer a pacifier, and stroke the skin softly. A common practice to apply LET two or three times at 15-minute intervals for deeper anesthesia, in an attempt to avoid injection altogether. Researchers are currently working to offer an evidence base to this anecdotal practice.

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ACEP’s Emergency Medicine Data Institute Improves Patient Care

ACEP Now

Emergency Medicine Data Institute Quick Facts The Emergency Medicine Data Institute (EMDI) offers a platform where emergency physicians can participate in clinical registries, help develop quality measures, access point-of-care tools, and take advantage of analytics and research. Analytics and research. Registry services.

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Episode 19 - Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse

EB Medicine

Nachi: We’re going to be talking about the pathophysiology of cannabinoids, clinical findings in abuse, best practice management, differences between natural and synthetic cannabinoids, and treatment for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Synthetics were initially developed in the 1980s largely for research purposes.