A list of FOAMed from my RSS feed reader this week
π©Ί Core Knowledge
- ALIEM: Rash and Cranial Nerve Deficits
- emDocs: Second-Generation Antipsychotic Overdose
- emDocs: Total Hip Arthroplasty Complications
- Taming the SRU: Intractable Hiccups
Explore a challenging visual diagnosis case involving a patient with rash and cranial nerve deficits, including discussion of differential diagnoses and clinical reasoning.
π Read the ALIEM Case
This TOXCard provides a concise review of second-generation antipsychotic overdoses, including key clinical features and management strategies.
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A focused review of common complications associated with total hip arthroplasties, with diagnostic tips and management strategies for the ED.
π Read the Review
A diagnostic and management guide for intractable hiccups, including key underlying causes and treatment options.
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π Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
- First10EM: November 2024 Research Roundup
- JournalFeed: ARMS RCT - Does Arm Position Affect BP Accuracy?
- JournalFeed: Could Paralyzing Before Sedatives Increase First-Pass Success?
- JournalFeed: Ketamine in the Nose for Your Prehospital Traumatic Woes
- JournalFeed: New CHEST Guidelines - Transfusing RBCs in Critical Illness
- JournalFeed: What Migraine Drugs Are Most Effective?
- JournalFeed: Whatβs the Real Half-Life of Troponin Elimination?
- JournalFeed: When in Doubt, Go Left for Ultrasound-Guided Subclavian Access
- SGEM: Chartwatch for Predicting Clinical Deterioration
- The Bottom Line: Emergency Evidence Updates, October 2024
A curated collection of the most impactful emergency medicine studies from November 2024, highlighting actionable clinical insights.
π Explore the Research
A summary of the ARMS randomized controlled trial exploring the impact of arm positioning on blood pressure measurement accuracy and clinical implications.
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This article reviews data on whether administering paralytics before sedatives can improve first-pass success rates in rapid sequence intubation.
π Explore the Insights
A review of the efficacy and safety of intranasal ketamine as an analgesic in prehospital trauma settings, focusing on pain control and logistics.
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Highlights from the new CHEST guidelines on red blood cell transfusions in critically ill patients, covering thresholds and outcomes.
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A comprehensive analysis of the effectiveness of various migraine medications, comparing efficacy and tolerability based on recent evidence.
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This article clarifies misconceptions about troponin elimination half-life, with implications for interpreting serial measurements in the ED.
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A discussion on the benefits and success rates of left-sided ultrasound-guided subclavian venous access in challenging cases.
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This SGEM episode discusses the effectiveness of electronic chart surveillance in predicting clinical deterioration in hospitalized patients.
π Listen to the SGEM Episode
A summary of recent evidence updates relevant to emergency medicine, including key takeaways for clinical practice.
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π ECG/POCUS/Procedures
- Dr. Smithβs ECG Blog: Acute Chest Pain and an Abnormal ECG
- Dr. Smithβs ECG Blog: A Woman in Her 40s with Acute Chest Pain
- Dr. Smithβs ECG Blog: Is This OMI Reperfused or Active?
- ECG Weekly: How the Lewis Lead Improves Tachyarrhythmia Diagnosis
- emDocs: A Dynamic Approach to Tachydysrhythmias Part 3
This case highlights the diagnostic process for subtle ECG findings in a patient with acute chest pain, ultimately diagnosing an inferior OMI.
π Explore the Case
A case study examining an ECG with nonspecific findings in a woman presenting with acute chest pain, leading to a nuanced clinical diagnosis.
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A nuanced discussion on distinguishing between reperfused and active OMI on ECG in the context of acute coronary syndrome.
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This ECG Weekly post explains how using the Lewis Lead can enhance the accuracy of diagnosing tachyarrhythmias in difficult cases.
π Learn About the Lewis Lead
The latest installment in this series delves into advanced ECG interpretation and management strategies for complex tachydysrhythmias.
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πΆ Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM)
- Don't Forget the Bubbles: Neonatal Hypotension
- PEM Morsels: Benign Rolandic Epilepsy of Childhood
This resource explores the evaluation and management of neonatal hypotension, including diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies.
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A concise overview of benign epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes, focusing on recognition and emergency department management.
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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.