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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

Journal Feed covers adenosine dosing for SVT, cath lab activation after OHCA ROSC, and calcium in whole blood resuscitation.

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EM@3AM: Polycythemia

December 5, 2020
Brian Sumner
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A 63-year-old male without any past medical history presents to the emergency department with several weeks of headaches, some blurry vision while walking at a quick pace, and shortness of breath. His last checkup with his primary doctor was about 3 years ago and everything was ‘normal’. He takes no

PEM Playbook – Pediatric Pain

December 4, 2020
Tim Horeczko
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Pain is multifactorial: it is comprised of physical, psychological, emotional, cultural, and contextual features. In children often the predominant feature may not be initially apparent. Although clinicians may focus on the physical component of pain, much time, energy, and suffering can be saved through a holistic approach.

Visual Wednesdays: LVADs in the ED

December 2, 2020
Walid Malki
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Welcome to a new series from Walid Malki that provides focused EM updates with infographics. Today Walid covers LVADs.

emDOCs Podcast – Episode 17: Sick Meningitis, POCUS for Pneumoperitoneum, and Treatment of CHS

November 30, 2020
Brit Long
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This week the emDOCs podcast covers the sick meningitis patient, ultrasound for pneumoperitoneum, and treatment of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome

Decompensated Hypothyroidism: Why do we miss it, and how do we improve?

November 30, 2020
Faiz Ahmed
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What do we need to consider when evaluating and treating suspected decompensated hypothyroidism?

Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

November 28, 2020
Clay Smith
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Journal Feed returns with the CODA RCT, the seatbelt sign and CT, and treatment of pediatric increased ICP.

Sepsis Sources: LUCCAASSB

Lung* (pneumonia, effusion, abscess)
Urine* (UTI, pyelonephritis)
Cardiac (endocarditis)
CNS (meningitis, encephalitis, abscess)
Abdomen (intra-abdominal)
Arthritis (septic)
Skin (cellulitis, abscess, NSTI)
Spine (osteomyelitis, SEA, discitis)
Bacteremia

*most common sources