March 2020
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Mar 31 2020
Mortality Risk After Naloxone
Spoon Feed Patients who have out-of-hospital opioid overdose reversal with naloxone have a 13-fold increase in one-year mortality compared to the general population.Read More -
Mar 30 2020
Surviving Sepsis – Pediatric Version
Spoon Feed Recognize sepsis fast; have a protocol; tailor therapy to specific needs and available resources; be ready to resuscitate sick kids.Read More -
Mar 27 2020
RAFF2 – Electrical vs Pharmacological Conversion of Atrial Fibrillation
Spoon Feed There was no significant difference in overall rate of conversion from atrial fibrillation to normal sinus rhythm with procainamide infusion followed by electrical cardioversion, if needed, compared to placebo infusion followed by electrical cardioversion.Read More -
Mar 26 2020
WEST Algorithm – How to Clear a C-Spine
Spoon Feed Cervical spine injuries are uncommon but potentially devastating injuries among trauma patients presenting to the ED. The Western Trauma Association has recently published an algorithm to be used as a general framework in the approach to adult patients with potential cervical spine injury.Read More -
Mar 25 2020
Digital Device Distraction and Pediatric Pain Relief
Spoon Feed Use of digital distraction, such as a mobile device, tablet, TV, or even virtual reality, was effective in reducing pain and distress in pediatric patients undergoing painful procedures.Read More -
Mar 24 2020
Toddler’s Fracture – CAM Walker Boot, Cast, or Nothing?
Spoon Feed This study was inconclusive, but provides assurance that treating children with confirmed or suspected toddler’s fracture (TF) in a controlled ankle motion (CAM) walker boot is safe and equally effective compared to casting.Read More -
Mar 23 2020
Cast or Walking Boot for Achilles Tendon Rupture?
Spoon Feed A walking boot vs rigid cast resulted in equal outcomes and adverse events, including tendon re-rupture rate at 9 months for patients with Achilles tendon rupture.Read More -
Mar 20 2020
Permissive Hypotension in Elderly – Is a MAP 60-65 mm Hg Safe?
Spoon Feed It was safe to allow older patients with vasodilatory shock to have a lower target MAP of 60-65 mm Hg but not clearly superior to usual care.Read More -
Mar 19 2020
Does Topical Lidocaine Help Children With Oral Ulcers?
Spoon Feed Topical lidocaine was not shown to improve oral intake but did relieve pain in children with oral ulcers.Read More -
Mar 18 2020
Fool’s Gold – Why Blinded Trials Aren’t Always Best
Spoon Feed We need not be so quick to think “unblinded” means “lower quality.” There are some compelling reasons why blinding isn’t always best.Read More