Ketofol for Kids
Ketamine/propofol had no advantage over ketamine alone for procedural sedation in pediatric patients.
Dexamethasone for Sore Throat – What’s Your Bias?
This study says that more patients may feel better with a dose of dexamethasone for sore throat.
Ondansetron in the WR Reduces IV Fluid
Triage nursing protocols that allowed early use of ondansetron and oral fluids significantly reduced the number of children who needed IV fluid without prolonging length of stay.
Oseltamivir Safe in Pregnancy
Oseltamivir was safe for use during pregnancy.
Opiate+Benzodiazepine Rx – OD Risk Skyrockets
Writing combined prescriptions for both opiates and benzodiazepines was associated with increased risk of opiate overdose.
Meds for Back Pain – What Works and What Doesn’t
Pharmacologic treatments for acute low back pain were moderately helpful, at best, and included NSAIDs, possibly muscle relaxers, and steroids, but only for radicular pain.
Why We Treat Bell Palsy With Steroids
Corticosteroids are definitely beneficial in Bell palsy. Antiviral agents are not helpful if used alone but have a mild synergistic effect when added to steroids.
Diazepam Doesn’t Help Back Pain
Diazepam doesn't help low back pain. Here is RCT data that proves it.
Ketamine Works First-Line for Agitation
Ketamine appears to be a very effective and safe first-line drug for agitated patients in the ED.
Ketamine Effective as Add-on to Opiates
Ketamine is a helpful adjunct in patients with severe pain that have already been treated with opiates.