First 10 EM

JULY 3, 2023

A few huge papers dropped in the past few weeks, including RCTs […] The post Research Roundup (July 2023) appeared first on First10EM. I think there is an interesting variety of papers this time around, from sepsis, to b t, to patient access to their own results online.

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Research Sepsis EMS 99

First 10 EM

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Welcome back to another edition of the research roundup, where we discuss an eclectic collection of articles selected through the very rigorous process of whatever I happened to find interesting in my recent reading. Jain A, Greig AVH, Jones A, […] The post The Research Roundup (February 2024) appeared first on First10EM.

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Research EMS 99

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Tabitha Cheng is a Southern California native and board-certified emergency medicine physician and completed an EMS fellowship as well. Case: An 8-year-old girl is brought in by EMS after a car accident. When EMS arrived on the scene, they found both parents unconscious and the girl appeared slightly dazed and confused.

Pediatrics 77

Pediatrics EMS Emergency Department Research 77

First 10 EM

JULY 15, 2024

BiPAP for […] The post Research Roundup (July 2024) appeared first on First10EM. (I tend to read ridiculous articles in my free time, which I have had very little of, and so there are no intubation in outer space or highly philosophical papers about the language this month. Don’t worry, there is still a very bad joke.)

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Research Shock EMS 85

First 10 EM

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Liberal or Restrictive […] The post The October 2024 Research Roundup appeared first on First10EM. The BroomeDocs podcast version can be found here: [link] Clinically but not statistically significant: what do you do? Turgeon AF, Fergusson DA, Clayton L,et al.

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Research EMS 86

First 10 EM

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Welcome back to another research roundup. In a surprise to no one who reads First10EM, clinical judgment […] The post The September 2024 Research Roundup appeared first on First10EM. This edition doesn’t have any immediate practice changers, but I think there are some very important topics.

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Research Sepsis EMS 81

First 10 EM

MAY 6, 2024

For the people who skip right to […] The post Research Roundup and BroomeDocs Podcast (May 2024) appeared first on First10EM. In order to become more regular with the BroomeDocs podcast, I am going to try once again to make this a monthly endeavor, although that might mean fewer articles in each edition.

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Research Poisoning Dislocations EMS 88

EMDocs

JULY 1, 2023

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. Upon further research in the 1970’s, retrospective data from autopsies of those patients showed coronary aneurysms 5 Pathophysiology: Kawasaki Disease is a vasculitis of medium sized arteries. UpToDate;2022. Accessed December 31, 2022. link] Sundel, R. In: Post TW, ed.

EMS 87

EMS Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Research 87

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

2 Lipid emulsion has been considered due to the lipophilic nature of atypical antipsychotics; however, studies are limited on this topic, and this is an area that could benefit from further research. His roommate found an empty pill bottle on the floor next to him. Psychol Res Behav Manag. 2022;15:3915-3929. Published 2019. Stiff and Twisted.

Poisoning 109

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EKG/ECG Seizures 109

Emergency Medicine Cases

MAY 13, 2024

Help support EM Cases by making a donation: [link] The post Ep 194 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage – Recognition, Workup and Diagnosis Deep Dive appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

Stroke 114

Stroke EMS Research 114

First 10 EM

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The guests helped select the papers, which means they are just as random as usual. […] The post Research Roundup (Perth live edition) appeared first on First10EM.

Research 77

Research Hospitals Ultrasounds EMS 77

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Delayed First Medical Contact to Reperfusion Time Increases Mortality in Rural EMS Patients with STEMI. Delayed First Medical Contact to Reperfusion Time Increases Mortality in Rural EMS Patients with STEMI. She is the cofounder of FOAMcast and a pulmonary embolism and implementation science researcher. AEM November 2023.

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EMS EKG/ECG Research Hospitals 138

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 28, 2023

Kendra Jackson and Rebecca Raffler While we’ve gotten to snack on a Morsel on this subject before , new guidelines and research surrounding DKA and cerebral edema have come to light since the first go ‘round! The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Collaborative Research Commitee. Authors: Drs. 2002 Dec;141(6):793-7. PMID: 12461495.

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Fluid Resuscitation Pediatrics Resuscitation Research 246

First 10 EM

APRIL 8, 2024

I have been clearing some of these old PDFs out of my computer, but I […] The post Research Roundup: Another old article dump appeared first on First10EM. One of the downsides of subscribing to more than 50 journal feeds is the huge number of interesting papers that I flag for later, but never find time to fully appraise.

Research 69

Research EMS 69

Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 23, 2024

In the research setting, abnormalities can be found via functional, blood flow, or metabolic imaging. The post Return to Learn / Return to Sport after Concussion appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. It does NOT have structural brain damage visible on standard neuroimaging. Br J Sports Med. 2023 Jun;57(11):695-711. PMID: 37316210.

Seizures 281

Seizures Pediatrics Academics Emergency Department 281

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 6, 2024

Her research focuses on prehospital care of children with anaphylaxis. […] The post SGEM #425: Are You Ready for This? Her research focuses on prehospital care of children with anaphylaxis. She is an executive lead for the EMS for Children Innovation and Improvement Center. JAMA Netw Open.

Emergency Department 136

Emergency Department Pediatrics Anaphylaxis Leadership 136

First 10 EM

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I have started clearing out old PDFs for papers I never found time to fully appraise, but I figured that if the titles caught […] The post Research Roundup: Old article dump appeared first on First10EM.

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Research EMS 68

EMergucate

MAY 17, 2016

Clinical Guidelines & Indicators Complaints Disasters Emergency Department Organisation Medical Retrieval Medical Statistics Medicolegal Aspects of EM Overcrowding & Access … Continue reading →

EMS 40

EMS Research Emergency Department 40

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 25, 2025

Evidence of questionable research practices in clinical prediction models. BMC Med 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Jestin Carlson is the Program Director for the AHN-Saint Vincent EM Residency in Erie Pennsylvania. Dr. Richard Bukata We have had the pleasure of both working for the Legend of EM, Dr. Richard Bukata.He

Research 48

Research EMS Documentation/Coding Operations 48

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 2, 2023

He is the Creator and founder of REBEL EM, a free, critical appraisal blog that tries to cut down knowledge translation gaps of […] The post SGEM#408: Hey, I, Oh I’m Still Alive – Is it due to TXA? Prehospital Tranexamic Acid for Severe Trauma. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Salim Rezaie is a community emergency physician in San Antonio, TX.

EMS 145

EMS Outcomes Hospitals Research 145

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 5, 2024

She is the co-founder of FOAMcast and a pulmonary embolism and implementation science researcher. Dr. Westafer serves as the Social Media Editor and a research methodology editor for the Annals of Emergency Medicine. Prehospital identification of LVO stroke remains a significant challenge for emergency medical services (EMS) [6].

Stroke 115

Stroke EMS Outcomes Research 115

RebelEM

JANUARY 21, 2025

of a failure rate below 2% Strengths: Researchers asked a clinically relevant question that had not previously been researched. REBEL EM: Age Adjusted D-dimer Testing The Bottom Line: PEG-eD St. appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.

EMS 45

EMS Research Wellness Outcomes 45

Pediatric EM Morsels

JANUARY 19, 2024

The post Pseudoparalysis of Parrot appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Confirm a positive result with either a Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption ( FTA-ABS) and/or micro hemagglutination test for antibodies to T.Pallidum ( MHA-TP ). Index of Suspicion. Pseudoparalysis of Parrot caused by congenital syphilis. Pediatr Rev.

Infectious Diseases 271

Infectious Diseases CDC Pediatrics Fractures 271

Emergency Medicine Journal

JULY 22, 2024

Background The outcomes of patients who call an ambulance but are discharged at scene reflect the safety and quality of emergency medical service (EMS) care. Methods This was a retrospective data linkage study on consecutive adult EMS patients discharged at scene by paramedics in Victoria, Australia, between 1 January 2015 and 30 June 2019.

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Outcomes EMS Hospitals Research 98

First 10 EM

APRIL 10, 2023

Apparently this paper was entirely fictional (or perhaps the […] The post Research Roundup (April 2023) appeared first on First10EM. Obviously the study was satire, and did an excellent job in making us laugh, but most satire studies (like those in the Christmas edition of the BMJ) are real studies.

Research 52

Research Sepsis Fractures EMS 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Chris Root is an emergency medicine and emergency medicine service (EMS) physician at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. Chris completed his emergency medicine residency and EMS fellowship at UNM. However, the efficacy of naloxone in improving outcomes in such cardiac arrests remains a topic of ongoing research and debate.

Hospitals 104

Hospitals CPR EMS Outcomes 104

RebelEM

APRIL 3, 2024

Her research focuses on reproductive justice and women’s health in the emergency department setting. The post REBEL Cast – EMTALA + Reproductive Health Rights appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog. Doctor Kass lives in Scarsdale NY with her husband and three children.

Emergency Department 113

Emergency Department EMS Research Hospitals 113

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 29, 2023

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is called and on arrival the patient is walking but has obvious facial trauma and is complaining of some neck pain. As an EMS crew member, you are tasked with deciding what method of spinal motion restriction to use. He has a brief loss of consciousness (LOC) and then awakens and is ambulatory on scene.

Head Injuries 98

Head Injuries EMS Research Emergency Department 98

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Annals of EM 2024. Each method has its advantages, and ongoing research continues to refine the efficacy and safety of these delivery methods in acute pain management in the ED​​. Prior research by this same group has shown ketamine breath-actuated nebulizer (K-BAN) has effective analgesic properties at three different doses 0.75

Emergency Department 99

Emergency Department EMS Research Administration 99

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 1, 2024

His research focuses on the pre-hospital care of children by EMS. He is the principal investigator for EMSC State Partnership in Washington, DC and is also involved in various multi-center EMS studies with the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN). The fall was witnessed by his family.

Pediatrics 87

Pediatrics EMS Emergency Department Research 87

ACEP Now

MARCH 6, 2024

Every year, the volume of published research continues to outpace capacity to consume. Gotta catch ‘em all!” The post Fourteen Emergency Medicine Research Gems from 2023 appeared first on ACEP Now. may be an appealing mantra, however it is impracticable to achieve with the medical literature. British Journal of Surgery.

Research 52

Research Airway Management Stroke Outcomes 52

EB Medicine

JUNE 12, 2024

Practical use and research on co-ingestions Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Pre-Hospital Care Importance of ABCs in acute opioid overdose cases. Practical use and research on co-ingestionsEmergency Medical Services (EMS) and Pre-Hospital Care* Importance of ABCs in acute opioid overdose cases.*

Emergency Department 84

Emergency Department Administration EMS Research 84

Critical Care Now

AUGUST 10, 2024

A Cochrane review identified several small, heterogeneous randomized controlled trials comparing simple aspiration with drainage, concluding that more robust research is needed. Further research comparing simple aspiration with contemporary methods, such as pigtail catheters, is necessary to guide optimal treatment strategies.

Research 98

Research EMS Outcomes Hospitals 98

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 22, 2023

NEJM 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Jeff Jarvis is the Chief Medical Officer and System Medical Director for the Metropolitan Area EMS Authority in Fort Worth, Texas, also known as MedStar. Jeff Jarvis is the Chief Medical Officer and System Medical Director for the Metropolitan Area EMS Authority in Fort Worth, Texas, also known as MedStar.

EMS 98

EMS CPR Ultrasounds Research 98

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Expand Your Knowledge of the Business of EM Practice Essentials, an online, asynchronous curriculum developed by ACEP and EMRA, dives into reimbursement, contracts, operations and risk management, and other topics that may not have been covered in depth during medical school or residency. Learn more at openbook.acep.org.

Leadership 98

Leadership Administration Research Risk Management 98

ALiEM

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Problem: Emergency Medicine (EM) in Pakistan has moved from developing to developed stage in the last decade [1]. It is an innovation that is based on a community of practice merged with the need-based assessment of a young EM residency program in a developing country.

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EMS Academics Evidence-Based Practice Emergency Department 64

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

AUGUST 17, 2024

He works in prehospital (EMS and HEMS), and at Morales Meseguer Hospital in public medical service in Murcia, Spain. Postgraduate master's degrees in emergencies and urgent care, clinical ultrasound, and clinical research from the University of Elche and the University of Madrid. Why IncrEMentuM?

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Urgent Care Disaster Management Ultrasounds EMS 103