December 2016
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Dec 08 2016
ECG in PE – Not What You Were Taught
ECG changes are common in PE, most often new inferior T-wave inversions or flattening or new sinus tachycardia.
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Dec 07 2016
Myth – Ibuprofen and Non-union of Fractures
The dogma is - no NSAIDs for fractures - because it increases the risk of bone healing complications, but this study challenges that.
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Dec 06 2016
High-flow NC – Call It a Comeback
High-flow NC + BiPAP had less desaturation than BiPAP alone in this RCT of sick, hypoxic ICU airways.
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Dec 05 2016
tPA… That’ll Kill You
Thrombolysis in stroke improves functional outcome but comes at the cost of increased intracranial hemorrhage and early mortality per this big meta-analysis.
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Dec 03 2016
52 Landmark Articles in 52 Weeks
EM Topics is partnering with Academic Life in EM to bring you the top 52 landmark articles every Saturday in 2017! Also, there is a bonus review article today on giant cell arteritis. You are guaranteed to learn something new.
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Dec 02 2016
A Full ICU Doesn’t Change the Dispo
Just because the ICU is near capacity doesn't mean your ICU-eligible patient is somehow "safe" for the floor. Stand your ground. An ICU patient benefits from an ICU.
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Dec 01 2016
Calcium Channel Blocker OD – Know Your Options
This is a stepwise approach to calcium channel blocker OD. Worth a read to make sure you know all your options next time one rolls in to your ED.