RebelEM

JUNE 19, 2023

SBP < 75 mm Hg: 39% SBP 76-89 mm Hg: 33% Critical Findings: No statistically significant difference in safety outcomes (DVT, PE, MI, Stroke) TXA Placebo RR (95% CI) Primary Outcome Good Functional Outcome (6 months) 53.7% Read More Core EM: CRASH-2: Tranexamic Acid in Major Trauma References: CRASH-2 Trial Collaborators.

Blood Transfusions 105

Blood Transfusions Outcomes Administration Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 105

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 4, 2024

Can present in a delayed fashion, does not always occur immediately after pacemaker placement Delayed presentations present with signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade in two-thirds of cases Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair is usually indicated when aortic diameter is >5.5

Dislocations 85

Dislocations Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Burns 85

RebelEM

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background : Alteplase, a class of medication that converts plasminogen to plasmin leading to fibrin degradation and subsequent clot lysis, has been the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients that meet eligibility criteria. mg/kg non-inferior to alteplase in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke? vs Alteplase 34.8%

Stroke 132

Stroke Blood Transfusions Outcomes EMS 132

EMDocs

JULY 3, 2023

Authors: Mikalah Ward, MD (EM Resident Physician, University of Kentucky); Susan Owens, MD (EM Attending Physician, University of Kentucky) // Reviewed by: Jessica Pelletier, DO (EM Education Fellow, Washington University in St. 12 Nicardipine is the antihypertensive agent of choice for blood pressure control in SAH.

Seizures 98

Seizures Stroke Outcomes EMS 98

RebelEM

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

in liberal) received a blood transfusion (2.3 Liberal versus restrictive transfusion thresholds for patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease. Third universal definition of myocardial infarction. Circulation. 2012;126(16):2020-2035. years Female sex 44.3 Baseline hemoglobin 8.6 g/dl Prior myocardial infarction 33.7

Blood Transfusions 58

Blood Transfusions Outcomes Wellness Research 58

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

mg/kg of IBW Seek to match a patient's minute ventilation with TV and RR after intubation Intentionally match patient's intrinsic RR noted prior to intubation Note that healthy lungs can handle 8 mL/kg, based on IBW, if that is useful for compensation Secure your ETT Thomas Tube Holder is a new ETT holder on Air Care for ETT down to size 6.5

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia. These patients suffer from untreated physical injuries, including gunshot wounds, shrapnel, accidents, envenomations, sequelae of physical or sexual assault, and heat exhaustion/heat stroke. Hypoglycemia is managed with IV dextrose.

Infectious Diseases 72

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 72