RebelEM

JANUARY 25, 2024

It can be used to distinguish between various conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation, acute heart failure (AHF), pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, pericardial effusion, pneumothorax, and pneumonia [2,3]. Patients : Compared standard of care to serial US plus stand care in patients with dyspnea.

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Ultrasounds Outcomes COPD Hospitals 125

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 8, 2023

John Brown PhD is a Professor of Health Services Research in Ireland who has been studying rural healthcare issues since 2012. There have been many “temporary” rural emergency department closures during the past last year. It was a stepped-wedge reconfiguration of the entire Danish emergency healthcare system.

Stroke 56

Stroke Emergency Department COPD Academics 56

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

8 However, it is not considered first line in treatment of anticholinergic toxicity and is not available in all emergency departments. BMC Research Notes. In moderate to severe cases of anticholinergic toxicity, physostigmine may be used in the right patient scenario for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons. 2007;37:77-84.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning Seizures COPD 108

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

There are many different types of pneumothorax (PTX), and the management paradigm has shifted in recent years as the research has exploded on this topic. This post aims to broadly cover the types of PTX, the diagnostic modalities available, and the ideal management by PTX type in the Emergency Department. Ann Emerg Med.

Fractures 96

Fractures COPD Hospitals Emergency Department 96

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Louis); Marina Boushra, MD (EM-CCM, Cleveland Clinic Foundation); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case Emergency Medical Services brings in a 62-year-old male with COPD in acute on chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure (usually on 3 L nasal cannula, now on non-rebreather at 15 L/min). Int J Emerg Med. Eur J Emerg Med.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department Resuscitation COPD Shock 98

RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

Comparison of the MASCC and CISNE scores for identifying low-risk neutropenic fever patients: analysis of data from three emergency departments of cancer centers in three continents. Application of the MASCC and CISNE Risk-Stratification Scores to Identify Low-Risk Febrile Neutropenic Patients in the Emergency Department.

Infectious Diseases 90

Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 90

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 22, 2025

COPD is characterized by episodes of exacerbations, which require prompt recognition and management due to their potential to escalate rapidly and cause significant morbidity and mortality. Epidemiology Globally, more than 300 million people are affected by COPD, marking it as the third leading cause of death worldwide. 200906-0896OC.

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COPD CDC Research Emergency Department 80