Blog
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Apr 13 2017
ER Vent Settings Save Lives
Read MoreStarting a lung-protective mechanical ventilation strategy in the ED appeared to make a big difference in important clinical outcomes in this study.
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Apr 12 2017
Does Freezy Spray Really Work?
Read MoreVapocoolant spray reduces pain from IV cannulation in the ED. If there is time, EMLA cream is even more effective.
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Apr 11 2017
ECGs Are Not Created Equal
Read MoreECG is never used alone for cardiac risk stratification, but some ECG findings are more concerning than others.
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Apr 10 2017
CPR Induced Consciousness
Read MoreSome manifestation of CPR-induced consciousness occurs about 1% of the time and should not alter the resuscitation efforts.
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Apr 08 2017
When to Skip CT Before LP for Meningitis
Read MorePatients with suspected bacterial meningitis who have no high-risk clinical features on exam may safely undergo LP without prior CT.
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Apr 07 2017
Beware the Seatbelt Sign in Children
Read MoreA seatbelt contusion on a child's abdomen is a marker of significant and sometimes subtle abdominal or spine injury.
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Apr 06 2017
Safety of MRI with a Pacemaker-ICD
Read MoreA non-thoracic MRI is not absolutely contraindicated, assuming proper interrogation and programming of the device is done before the scan.
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Apr 05 2017
MRI Low Yield If Negative CT C-Spine
Read MoreMRI rarely changes management in patients with negative CT and persistent neck pain.
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Apr 04 2017
Nasal CPAP Beat HFNC for Bronchiolitis
Read MoreNasal CPAP beat HFNC for non-invasive respiratory support in infants with bronchiolitis.
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Apr 03 2017
Incidental Findings – Pan-Scan Unintended Consequences
Read MoreOne of the unintended consequences of pan-scanning is lots of incidental findings.