Blog
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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.
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Apr 01 2017
Why We AFFIRM Rate Control for A-fib
Read MoreRhythm control for chronic a-fib had no advantage over rate control.
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Mar 31 2017
Why 10,000 Die Within a Week of ER Discharge
Read MoreWhen in doubt, err on the side of admission - even if you get push back from the hospitalist, administrator, or your own government.
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Mar 30 2017
How to Stop Throwing Pills at Lumbosacral Strain
Read MoreThere is a growing emphasis on non-pharmacologic treatments for low back pain, and a deemphasis on using opiates.