Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Journal Feed covers shoulder reduction techniques, TNK vs tPA for stroke, and subcutaneous insulin for DKA.
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52 in 52 – #36: Randomized Trial of Three Anticonvulsant Medications for Status Epilepticus
This week we cover the ESETT trial which compares levetiracetam, fosphenytoin, and valproate for treatment of status epilepticus.
Neurocritical Care Society Aneurysmal SAH Guidelines
This post looks at the Neurocritical Care Society guideline updates for the management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, including blood pressure management, antifibrinolytics, calcium channel blockers, fluids, and more.
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52 in 52 – #35: ECASIII Reanalysis
This week we cover “Thrombolysis with alteplase 3–4.5 hours after acute ischemic stroke: trial reanalysis adjusted for baseline imbalances”, a reanalysis of ECASIII and tPA for stroke.
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The EM Educator Series: Fournier Gangrene – Simple, raging cellulitis
The EM educator series covers Fournier gangrene this week.
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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Journal Feed covers VL vs. DL, propylthiouracil vs. methimazole, fludrocortisone plus hydrocortisone for septic shock.
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52 in 52 – #34: Tenecteplase versus Alteplase before Thrombectomy for Ischemic Stroke (EXTEND-IA TNK)
This week we cover the EXTEND-IA TNK study, which evaluates TNK versus tPA before thrombectomy.
emDOCs Podcast – Episode 77: CAR T-cell and Cytokine Release Syndrome
Today the emDOCs cast covers CAR T-cell therapy and Cytokine Release Syndrome.
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EM@3AM: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
A 72-year-old male presents with left-sided flank pain for the last two weeks that has worsened over the past several hours. He also feels lightheaded when standing today. He is tachycardic to 124 beats per minute and hypotensive to 117/84 mm Hg relative to his chart baseline which has an average systolic in the 160s mmHg. You cannot reproduce his pain on your abdominal exam, but you feel a thrill with deep central abdominal palpation. What is the likely diagnosis, and what are your initial steps in evaluation and management?
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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Journal Feed looks at hyperacute T waves, early PCC in trauma, and ST elevation in aVR.
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