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ACEP Now
JANUARY 5, 2025
The literature suggests that approximately 85 percent of these cases require procedural source control in the operating room, highlighting the importance of expediting transport arrangements. Special thanks to Dr. Kevin Wasko, guest expert on the EM Cases podcast on this topic, who inspired this column.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
They concluded that propofol is safe, particularly in short-term sedation, but should be used with caution outside of the operating room, given some of the potentially severe adverse events (including PRIS) seen. Only one of these studies was undertaken in an intensive care setting, and it did not report any cases of PRIS.
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Pediatric EM Morsels
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The post Cuffed Endotracheal Tubes for Children: ReBaked Morsel appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. 0.41), p < 0.001. 2016 Feb;30(1):3-11. doi: 10.1007/s00540-015-2062-4. Epub 2015 Aug 22. PMID: 26296534.
REBEL EM
JUNE 8, 2023
Rezaie, MD (Twitter: @srrezaie ) The post The Safety and Efficacy of Push Dose Vasopressors in Critically Ill Adults appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog. Am J Emerg Med. Am J Emerg Med.
REBEL EM
MARCH 27, 2023
This is a critical error that leads to poorer outcomes for patients in need of critical care. As volumes increase of patients actively being worked up is paired with those who need eventual admission, there is a higher task burden which creates a significant barrier to adequate critical care delivery.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
He writes an excellent blog called EM Nerd , which he describes as nihilistic ramblings. As such it has enjoyed widespread adoption throughout the Emergency Medicine and Critical Care world. Case: A 68-year-old female presents with shortness of breath.
ACEP Now
MARCH 14, 2024
A 44 year-old male with unknown past medical history came by emergency medical services (EMS) to the emergency department (ED) for an electrical injury and fall from a high voltage electrical pole. Per EMS, the patient was found at the bottom of a high voltage line with diffuse burns and amputation of his left forearm. Emerg Med Pract.
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