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Journal returns with spacers for pediatric wheezing, observation duration after epinephrine for anaphylaxis, and DOAC choice in VTE.

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    US Probe: Upper Extremity DVT

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    How can you use POCUS to diagnose upper extremity DVT?
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    Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

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    Journal Feed covers ICH in elderly ground level falls, IN midazolam for pediatric sedation, and the 2025 AHA/ACC hypertension guidelines.
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    US Probe: POCUS for the Diagnosis of Acute Pediatric Distal Radius Fractures

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    Author: Louisa Weindruch, DO (Baylor University Medical Center), Allison Harmsworth Smith, MD (Baylor University Medical Center), Chase Forehand, MD (Baylor University Medical Center), Jonathan Brewer, MD, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS (Baylor University Medical Center), and Whitney Potomac, DO, MS, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS // Reviewed By: Jonathan Warren, MD; Steve Field, DO; Alex Koyfman,

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    Opioid Analgesics: An ED-Focused Overview

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    What are the finer points of opioid analgesics?
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    emDOCs Videocast: EBM Update – Acute Brain Injury

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    Welcome to the emDOCs Videocast. Today we focus on acute brain injury, including the effects of hypotension, antibiotics in mechanically ventilated patients, transfusion thresholds, and ventilation strategies.
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    EM@3AM: Genitourinary Trauma

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    A previously healthy 32-year-old male presents to the ED via EMS following a high-speed motor vehicle collision on the interstate. The lower part of his abdomen hit the steering wheel. He reports significant pain in the perineum and groin. He has the urge to urinate but is unsure if he
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    SVT Treatment Options

    If unstable -> cardioversion; may attempt modified Valsalva while prepping for cardioversion

     

    Stable -> modified Valsalva while prepping meds: adenosine, CCB, or BB

     

    CCB has similar efficacy and fewer side effects compared to adenosine

     

    If using adenosine, go with 12 mg; tell patient about expected symptoms (and that means it’s working!)

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