Compiled by Eric Tang MD
A list of FOAMed from my RSS feed reader this week
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- π©Ί Core Knowledge
- π Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) Updates
- π ECG / POCUS / Procedures
- βοΈ Malpractice
- πΆ Pediatrics
π©Ί Core Knowledge
- Primary Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
- REBEL Core Cast: High-Yield Critical Care Topics
- Trauma and the Difficult Airway
An episode focused on the identification, pathophysiology, and treatment of primary spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patients presenting to the ED.
This episode reviews essential critical care topics relevant to emergency medicine, including concise updates on recent research and practice pearls.
π Listen to REBEL EM Episode
A comprehensive review of trauma airway management, covering assessment, decision-making, and advanced techniques for securing the airway in complex trauma cases.
π Read EM Cases Guide
π Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) Updates
- AI-Assisted Assessment of Medical Literature
- IV vs. IO Access for Cardiac Arrest (PARAMEDIC3 and IVIO Trials)
- Large vs. Small Bore Chest Tubes for Hemothorax
- Lung Ultrasound: Air Is Not the Enemy
- Methotrexate for Knee Osteoarthritis (PROMOTE RCT)
- Pelvic Yoga vs. Physical Conditioning for Urinary Incontinence
- Personalized Programs for Back Pain
- Pip/Tazo Use in Sepsis Patients
- Shedding Light on Acute Severe Headaches in the ED
This study explores the use of AI tools to evaluate the quality of medical literature, discussing implications for accuracy and research rigor in the medical field.
π Read SGEM Summary
A review of the PARAMEDIC3 and IVIO trials, comparing intravenous (IV) and intraosseous (IO) access effectiveness in cardiac arrest scenarios.
Evaluates outcomes associated with large versus small bore chest tubes in hemothorax management, focusing on drainage efficiency and complications.
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Highlights lung ultrasound techniques and findings, emphasizing how point-of-care ultrasound can enhance diagnostic accuracy in pulmonary conditions.
π Explore JournalFeed Summary
Summarizes the PROMOTE randomized controlled trial on methotrexateβs effects on knee osteoarthritis, examining pain relief and function improvement outcomes.
π Read More
A study comparing pelvic yoga to traditional physical conditioning for urinary incontinence, assessing efficacy in symptom reduction and patient quality of life.
Investigates whether personalized exercise programs for back pain management are effective in improving pain and mobility outcomes.
Examines potential adverse effects of piperacillin-tazobactam (Pip/Tazo) in sepsis treatment, considering alternative antibiotic strategies for better outcomes.
π Read REBEL EM Review
A practical approach to evaluating and managing acute severe headaches in emergency settings, focusing on key diagnostic cues and treatment options.
π ECG / POCUS / Procedures
- Baseline Wander in ECG - What Else Do You See?
- Final Diagnosis of STEMI vs. Non-STEMI
- Is This Mobitz I or Mobitz II? - 2nd Degree AV Block
- POCUS Diagnosis Video Series
- Temperature Management in Emergency Settings
- Uncovering the Hidden STEMI ($)
A case examining an ECG with baseline wander, prompting readers to identify other subtle findings that impact diagnosis.
π Read the Case
Discussion on differentiating STEMI from non-STEMI based on ECG findings, with insights into diagnostic nuances and clinical implications.
π Read More
Analyzes a complex ECG showing 2nd-degree AV block, encouraging readers to differentiate between Mobitz I and Mobitz II.
A video on using POCUS to diagnose hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
π Watch on EM:Rap
A short video on using esophageal temperature probe for continuous core temperature monitoring.
π Watch on EM:Rap
A deep dive into recognizing subtle signs of STEMI on ECG that may be easily overlooked, with case-based examples to reinforce learning.
π Read ECG Weekly Case
βοΈ Malpractice
- Croup Fatality
- Locked-In Syndrome After Chiropractic Adjustment
- Suicide by Hanging on Psychiatric Floor
This case explores a tragic fatality involving croup, examining the factors leading to mismanagement and the critical lessons learned for emergency care.
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A review of a malpractice case where a chiropractic neck adjustment allegedly led to locked-in syndrome, focusing on risk factors and preventive measures.
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Details a malpractice case involving suicide on a psychiatric floor, discussing the oversight and system failures that contributed to the incident.
π Read the Full Case
πΆ Pediatrics
- Opioid Prescribing for Acute Pain in Children - New AAP Guidelines
- Opioids for Kids - JournalFeed Summary of AAP Guidelines
- Targeted Temperature Management in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
The AAP has released new guidelines for opioid prescribing in children, focusing on safe and effective practices to manage acute pain.
A summary of the AAPβs updated guidelines on opioid prescribing in pediatrics, addressing dosing recommendations and risk mitigation strategies.
Discusses the use of targeted temperature management in pediatric TBI, examining current evidence and outcomes in severe brain injury cases.
π Read the Guide
Disclaimer: The content on this page, including summaries and linked articles, is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Readers are encouraged to consult the primary literature referenced in the linked summaries for a comprehensive review.