Compiled by Eric Tang MD
A list of FOAMed from my RSS feed reader this week
π©Ί Core Knowledge
- Bedside Testing for Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Elbow Dislocations
- Neurosyphilis in the ED
- Pain Management for Common Chief Complaints in the ED
- Tetanus and Strychnine in Muscle Spasm Differential
An overview of bedside tests used to assess and diagnose necrotizing fasciitis, with an emphasis on early detection methods in emergency settings.
π Read Clinical Monster Post
This guide covers the assessment and management of elbow dislocations, highlighting reduction techniques and potential complications. Includes links to videos.
π Read REBEL EM Guide
A focused review of neurosyphilis presentation, diagnosis, and management in the emergency department, including key considerations for differential diagnosis.
π Read emDOCs Summary
Discusses evidence-based pain management approaches for frequent ED presentations, including options for both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment.
π Explore emDOCs Guide
Expands the differential for severe muscle spasm to include rare causes such as tetanus and strychnine toxicity, with diagnostic and treatment recommendations.
π Read ToxCard
π Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) Updates
- Balloon Angioplasty vs. Medical Management for Intracranial Artery Stenosis
- Do Residents Help or Hurt RVU Productivity?
- ER Withdrawal Treatment Pathways for Fentanyl and Xylazine
- How High Should IPAP Be Set for Non-Invasive Ventilation in COPD?
- Intra-Abdominal Infections and Imaging
- Ketamine as an Adjunct to Opioids for Acute Pain
- Liberal or Restrictive Transfusion in Brain Injury (TRAIN Trial)
- 6-Month Mortality and Transfusion Strategies in AMI (MINT Trial)
- Triple or Dual Therapy for Anticoagulation and Platelet Inhibition
A comparison of balloon angioplasty and medical therapy for managing intracranial artery stenosis, with insights into risks and outcomes.
This article examines the impact of resident involvement on RVU productivity in emergency departments and explores potential efficiency trade-offs.
π Explore JournalFeed Analysis
A study discussing the use of EHR-based withdrawal treatment pathways in managing patients with fentanyl and xylazine withdrawal symptoms.
π Read the Findings
Guidelines on initial inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP) settings for non-invasive ventilation in patients with COPD exacerbations.
Discusses appropriate imaging approaches for diagnosing intra-abdominal infections, considering various clinical scenarios and patient presentations.
π Read the Summary
This study reviews the role of ketamine as an adjunct to opioids in acute pain management, focusing on efficacy and adverse effects in the ED setting.
π Read SGEM Review
A summary of the TRAIN trial comparing liberal versus restrictive transfusion strategies in patients with brain injury.
An exploration of 6-month mortality outcomes associated with different transfusion strategies in acute myocardial infarction patients from the MINT trial.
Examines the benefits and risks of triple versus dual therapy in patients needing anticoagulation and platelet inhibition, especially post-ACS.
π Read More
π ECG
- Electrophysiological Curiosity - Can You Guess the Diagnosis?
- Is This a STEMI or STEMI-Equivalent Pattern?
A challenging ECG case that presents unique electrophysiological findings, testing the reader's diagnostic skills.
π Read the Case
A detailed ECG analysis exploring criteria to distinguish STEMI from STEMI-equivalent patterns in patients presenting with acute chest pain.
π Read ECG Weekly Case
βοΈ Med Malpractice
- Avoiding Malpractice in the ED EMCrit provides insights into common emergency department pitfalls that can lead to malpractice, along with strategies to reduce risk. Podcast episode is free. π Read EMCrit Article
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.