EB Medicine

JANUARY 2, 2019

While you are certainly going to perform your standard focused physical exam, just as you would for any non-pregnant woman - what does the evidence say about the pelvic exam? I know this is a HOTLY debated topic among EM Docs. Jeff: Oh it certainly is. Nachi: And that’s a perfect segue into our next section - diagnostic studies.

Ultrasounds 40

Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Infectious Diseases 40

EB Medicine

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The authors note that the air is actually comparable to that of an operating room. Physicians reportedly respond 44% of the time, followed by nurses at 20% and EMS providers at about 4%. Nachi: And we alluded to this earlier - Physicians advise diversion more frequently at 9% of the time followed by EMS providers and nurses.

Dehydration 40

Dehydration EMS Wellness Burns 40

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 11, 2025

Randomization Background: The role of single-center randomized controlled trials (sRCTs) in advancing medical knowledge is significant, especially in the field of emergency medicine (EM). This process of validation is critical, as it addresses external validitya cornerstone of evidence-based practice.

Evidence-Based Practice 95

Evidence-Based Practice Outcomes Operations Emergency Department 95