Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 10, 2023

music); they may display features of ASD that are not currently used in diagnostic criteria e.g. perfectionism; and there may be a gender bias inherent in diagnostic instruments (due to research focussing on the male phenotype).

Seizures 52

Seizures Burns Best Practices Academics 52

RebelEM

MARCH 23, 2023

Our Conclusion : Although not the subject of this study, across multiple medical conditions, lower hospital lengths of stay are associated with lower morbidity and mortality as well as lower healthcare costs. Buell D, Filewod N, Ailon J, Burns KEA. 2021 Feb 11;13(2):e13282. doi: 10.7759/cureus.13282. PMID: 33728215. Epub 2015 Dec 8.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Burns Outcomes Hospitals 52

PulmCCM

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Well … no. More health care professionals are burned out or disengaged. So SCCM smuggling in a pet policy prescription as “evidence-based,” with outdated, scant, inconclusive research mostly in children, reads to me like activism tinged with an acknowledgement that hospital stays are becoming increasingly dangerous.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Resuscitation Burns Documentation/Coding 52

PulmCCM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

While more detailed analyses are available for the keen reader [1-3], this brief approach will consider a simplified model first proposed well over a century ago. Circulation research 1980, 46(3):363-372. Taylor KJW, Burns PN, Wells PNT: Clinical Applications of Doppler Ultrasound.

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Burns Stroke Ultrasounds Wellness 40

Sensible Medicine

JUNE 21, 2024

“Well,” my friend advised, “if you’re feeling nervous right now, that is because the thing you are about to do might upset people, and that takes courage.” I published research on misuse of prescriptions, and profiled the two-decade torrent of prescriptions. It was not).

Academics 86

Academics Research Burns Outcomes 86

Taming the SRU

MAY 11, 2024

r1 clinical knowledge - r4 capstone - research grand rounds - the art of em - Community corner - PEM Lecture r1 Clinical knowledge: transplant complications WITH dr. gabor Time-sensitive peri-transplant emergencies: Bleeding fistula- stop the bleed. Flood syndrome- start fluids, give antibiotics, consult surgery. Ways to get involved?

Resuscitation 93

Resuscitation Administration Fluid Resuscitation Research 93

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 31, 2023

Our team have scoured what’s new (well, mostly new!) The author reviewed this article after having a burning desire to question where the guidance came from! The researchers delivered premature lambs at 125 days gestation (term being 147 days) and proceeded to intubation and drainage of lung fluid.

Rapid Diagnostic Testing 98

Rapid Diagnostic Testing Resuscitation Emergency Department Pediatrics 98

Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Despite research assessing interventions at various points along the coagulation cascade/inflammatory pathways, there remains no consensus for best treatment and treating the underlying cause is recommended Clinical Decision Rules: Head and C spine Imaging WITH Drs. The ISTH tool on MDcalc can be used to assess the presence of overt DIC.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 85

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Resuscitation Burns Emergency Department 85

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 31, 2025

The Bridge is a Postgraduate Doctor in Training (PGDiT)- led paediatric research forum in Yorkshire and Humber, UK, with the aim of bridging the gap in research access among PGDiT. Some special patients (burns and trauma) were not described in the study. Why does it matter? Why does it matter? Archives of Disease in Childhood.

Sepsis 59

Sepsis Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 59

ACEP Now

APRIL 2, 2024

degress Fahrenheit), caustics (low pH), and voltage—causing a Ca++ and Na+ action potential influx that confers the sensation of pain and burning to the brain. They are found in large numbers in the mouth, throat, and stomach, as well as throughout the body. Referral for ophthalmology for patients with signs of corneal damage.

Burns 40

Burns Poisoning Seizures Stroke 40

PEMBlog

JUNE 5, 2024

It was inspired by a hot-off-the-presses publication from the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) focused on clinical decision rules for cervical spine imaging in children. Leonard JR, Jaffe DM, Kuppermann N, Olsen CS, Leonard JC; Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) Cervical Spine Study Group.

Fractures 52

Fractures Pediatrics Radiology Radiology 52

Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Due to its extremely high morbidity and mortality as well as high healthcare costs, the prompt recognition, diagnosis and resuscitation of shock is key. To reverse these effects as well as refractory hypotension, hydrocortisone is the preferred agent due to both its glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid properties.

Anaphylaxis 52

Anaphylaxis Shock Sepsis Resuscitation 52

PEMBlog

APRIL 26, 2023

Kit Carney and Dr. Kristen Humphrey discuss gun violence, its impact on our patients and their families, as well as practical tips on advocating for safe storage of firearms, and how we can support victims of violence. Quinlan, Michele Burns Ewald, Beth E. Denise Dowd, Robert D. Garry Gardner, Kyran P. Pomerantz, Elizabeth C.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Wellness Poisoning Burns 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

21 Case: A 40-year-old male presents to the ED with a burning epigastric pain that has been worsening over the past week. Pain can be gnawing, aching, burning, and located in the upper abdomen. She denies any trauma, swelling, or redness in the joints, as well as fever or weight loss. Annu Rev Neurosci. 2009;32:1-32.

Emergency Department 106

Emergency Department Fractures Burns EMS 106

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Tachycardia, tachypnea, and a change in behavior can be indicators not only to the presence of pain, but possibly to its etiology as well. For children greater than one year who are preverbal, a well performing scale is the FLACC score: Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability ( Table 3 ).

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

Taming the SRU

JULY 21, 2023

link] A patient presents with an itchy and burning feeling on their eyelids. Patients will often have objective visual acuity impairment as well as a fever or leukocytosis. saline eyedrops for “burning” or “gritty” feeling of discomfort. licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Accessed April 15, 2022.

Emergency Department 89

Emergency Department EMS Burns Wellness 89

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 17, 2025

Written by Willy Frick A man in his 60s with a history of hypertension and 40 pack-year history presented to the ER with 1 day of intermittent, burning substernal chest pain radiating into both arms as well as his back and jaw. Just look at all the research based on this ! Think of all the countless similar patients.

EKG/ECG 80

EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding Burns Research 80

Don't Forget the Bubbles

APRIL 14, 2025

However, research using more representative skin pigmentation scales, such as the Eumelanin Human Skin Colour Scale , remains limited. This gap in research makes it difficult to fully understand the true prevalence of keloid scarring across different skin tones. Reported prevalence rates vary, with estimates ranging from 4.5%

Burns 64

Burns Research Pediatrics Outcomes 64

Sensible Medicine

MARCH 4, 2025

Today, I am happy to give space to Brad Rodu, a Professor of Medicine and an endowed chair in Tobacco Harm Reduction Research addressing our misunderstanding of the health effects of nicotine and cigarette substitutes. There is a well-documented misunderstanding among American doctors about nicotine and cigarette substitutes.

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CDC Research Documentation/Coding Leadership 143

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Well keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. She is well appearing with otherwise normal vital signs. WHO fungal priority pathogens list to guide research, development and public health action. Core recommendations for Antifungal stewardship: A statement of the Mycoses Study Group Education and Research Consortium.

Infectious Diseases 71

Infectious Diseases EMS COPD Research 71

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 20, 2025

Traditionally, nursing and anesthesia staff have managed patient positioning and safety, but with an increasing number of office-based surgeries, plastic surgeons must also be well-versed in safety protocols. Research indicates that communication failures contribute to nearly 70% of medical errors.

Operations 52

Operations Patient Safety Best Practices Infectious Diseases 52

EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

1,2 For hypervolemia in heart failure patients, orthopnea >2 pillows is the most reliable clinical finding, 3,4 though an increase in peripheral edema and increased weight can be useful as well. 6-8 In patients who are on long-term hemodialysis, typical non-invasive signs of volume assessment seem to be unreliable as well.

Dehydration 75

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis Resuscitation 75

EMDocs

MARCH 14, 2024

Adoption rapidly slowed after 2016 as political opposition to the policy, as well as the ACA in general, remained strong in states with Republican-controlled state houses and governors’ mansions. link] Williams E, Rudowitz R, Burns A. link] Congressional Research Service. Published February 29, 2024. Accessed March 5, 2024.

Administration 104

Administration Outcomes Burns Operations 104

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 4, 2024

This retrospective, observational study used data from the UK Trauma Audit & Research Network (TARN) between 2012 and 2021. Given the well-understood potential harms of ionizing radiation exposure in children (particularly lifetime cancer risk), adherence to diagnostic imaging protocols is crucial. What’s it about?

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Burns Academics Hospitals Outcomes 129