St. Emlyn
MARCH 1, 2025
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Cannabis edibles are raising concerns in emergency medicine due to delayed effects, high THC potency, and inconsistent labeling. A recent study highlights increased ED admissions and resource use among edible users compared to those who inhale cannabis. This analysis explores key findings, clinical implications, and the need for regulatory measures.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
MARCH 1, 2025
Reference: Bannelier et al. Failure rate of D-dimer testing in patients with high clinical probability of pulmonary embolism: Ancillary analysis of three European studies. AEM Feb 2025 Date: February 27, 2025 Guest Skeptic:Dr. Lauren Westafer an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School Baystate.
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EMDocs
MARCH 1, 2025
We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. Its time to learn smarter. Originally published at JournalFeed , a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates. Follow Dr. Clay Smith at @spoonfedEM , and sign up for email updates here. #1: High-Dose Inhaled Steroids for Acute Asthma Spoon Feed Nebulized high-dose inhaled corticosteroid plus a short acting beta-agonist reduced emergency department length of stay in adult asthma exacerbation.
JournalFeed
MARCH 1, 2025
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Feb 24-28, 2025. These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member. Thursday Spoon Feed : Nebulized high-dose inhaled corticosteroid use in addition to short acting beta-agonist therapy may reduce emergency department length of stay in adult asthma exacerbation, but additional studies are necessary.
Northwestern EM Blog
MARCH 1, 2025
Written by: Emily Goins (NUEM 26) Edited by: August Grace (NUEM 24 ) Expert Commentary by: Maren Leibowitz, MD Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a condition that is characterized by poor oxygenation and ventilation as a result of diffuse alveolar and endothelial injury in the lungs. There are several etiologies including viral pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, sepsis, trauma, and pancreatitis.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 1, 2025
A 50 something male presented in the evening to ED for evaluation of chest pain that started at 1600. He states that it feels like burning and pressure, like GERD. He reports this was similar to how he felt when he had his heart attack 4 years prior, now s/p 4 stents. (The history gives a subtle hint that this might be another acute OMI.) Patient normally takes lisinopril 40 mg daily, atorvastatin 80 mg daily, and ASA 81 daily.
Board Bombs
MARCH 1, 2025
How do you treat asymptomatic hypertension in the ED? When is it urgent? Emergent? We break down what you need to know, myths, and what really matters. Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind at here. Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake, Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 252. High blood pressure: will your head explode?
Sensible Medicine
MARCH 1, 2025
Sensible Medicine continues to encourage criticism of our viewpoints. Vinay Prasad wrote recently that cutting NIH funding was Sensible Medicine. Dr. Leslie Bienen offers this rebuttal. It is an excellent read. JMM Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
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