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    ECG Pointers: CALS versus ACLS

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    What is Cardiac Advanced Life Support, and what does it entail?
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    Policy Statement: NSTI Survival Guide

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    The Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery published a position statement comprised of recommendations for evaluation and management of necrotizing soft tissue infections. We summarize the key takeaways.
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    emDOCs Podcast – Episode 136: Ectopic Pregnancy Myths Part 2

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    We're back with myths and misconceptions in ectopic pregnancy testing, focusing on urine and serum β-hCG and ultrasound.
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    • In the Literature

    Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

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    Journal Feed covers resuscitation before intubation, insulin for hyperkalemia, and the PENG block.
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    POCUS Diagnosis of NSTI

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    How can you use POCUS to evaluate for necrotizing soft tissue infection?
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    2026 Guideline: Evaluation and Management of Acute PE

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    The AHA/ACC/ACCP/ACEP/CHEST/SCAI/SHM/SIR/SVM/SVN published a de novo guideline providing recommendations for evaluation, management, and follow-up of adults patients with PE. This post summarizes these new guidelines.
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    Acute heart failure exacerbation disposition

    Not all patients require admission

     

    Consider patient hemodynamics, respiratory status, ECG, labs (Cr, troponin, sodium/electrolytes), ability to ambulate, follow up

     

    Elevated troponin and serum Cr associated with worse outcomes

     

    Don’t use risk tools alone for DC, but Ottawa Heart Failure Risk Scale may assist in admission (ACEP Level B)

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