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JournalFeed
Persistent Sinusitis Treatments | All About Priapism
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Setp 11-15, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Tuesday Spoon Feed: Children with persistent or worsening rhinosinusitis experienced a modest improvement in symptoms when given amoxicillin-clavulanate vs. placebo.Friday Spoon Feed:Priapism is a semi-rare time sensitive emergent disease and this article is a summary of guidelines for diagnosis and management.
2023-09-16
08 min
JournalFeed
OHCA Handoffs | OMI in RBBB
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Sept 4 - 8, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Tuesday Spoon Feed:In this video review, information contained in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patient handoffs was highly variable, which is an area for quality improvement and standardization. Try this checklist!Wednesday Spoon Feed:In non-ischemic right bundle branch block (RBBB) ECGs, we expect discordant ST depression and T...
2023-09-09
08 min
JournalFeed
Stop Nuclear War | Observing PE’s | Cold And The Croup
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Aug 28 – Sept 1, 2023.These are summaries from just 3 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Monday Spoon Feed:Through education and advocacy, we can reduce the risk of global nuclear conflict. You have more power to change the world than you might think.Tuesday Spoon Feed:Structured surveillance without anticoagulation of patients with isolated subsegmental pulmonary embolism (ssPE) rarely occurs in community practice. Af...
2023-09-02
10 min
JournalFeed
BIG Validation | mTBI Updates
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of August 21-25, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Thursday Spoon Feed:This article was a multi-institutional prospective validation of the American Association for Surgery of Trauma (AAST) Brain Injury Guidelines (BIG), which were developed to guide effective resource utilization for traumatic brain injury. The validation study demonstrated that this system was accurate and safe and that its implementation can reduce CT scan utilization and neurosurgical consultation.
2023-08-26
09 min
JournalFeed
Less is More Abx | EMS Transfusions
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of August 14 to 18, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Monday Spoon Feed:This multi-center, double-blinded, non-inferiority trial found that short-course antimicrobial therapy had relatively low treatment failure rates compared to standard-course in children diagnosed with UTI who showed clinical improvement after 5 days of antibiotics.Tuesday Spoon Feed:A reduction in both 24-hour and in-hospital mortality was seen...
2023-08-19
08 min
JournalFeed
Blunt Trauma Gestalt | OPAL RCT
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of August 7-11, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member. Thursday Spoon Feed:In this prospective observational study of patients undergoing CT imaging of the abdomen/pelvis for blunt trauma, gestalt among Emergency Medicine residents/attendings and General Surgery residents was moderately accurate but not sufficiently sensitive to rule out clinically significant injuries when the acceptable miss rate was set at 2%.Friday Spoon Feed:Opi...
2023-08-12
08 min
JournalFeed
Low-Risk but Scary CT | PE Gestalt
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of July 31 to August 4th, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Monday Spoon Feed:In a retrospective study of 331 low risk acute pulmonary embolism patients, concerning CTPA findings were not associated with adverse clinical outcomes.Thursday Spoon Feed:In this individual patient data meta-analysis, researchers found that a positive clinician gestalt was associated with...
2023-08-05
08 min
JournalFeed
PATCH RCT | ChatGPT vs. MD
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of June 24-28, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Monday Spoon Feed:Prehospital administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) did not result in greater functional survival in patients with major trauma and suspected trauma-induced coagulopathy. Wednesday Spoon Feed:Verified physician answers to patient questions on a public social media forum were compared to Chatbot answers to the same questions by rating the...
2023-07-29
09 min
JournalFeed
PEN- FAST | CAP and Macrolides
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of July 17-21, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Tuesday Spoon Feed:On average, female EM physicians leave clinical practice 12 years younger than their male counterparts, after fewer years of practice, and the amount of time spent in the workforce is decreasing over time. We need to identify and implement systemic fixes to stop this. Wednesday Spoon Feed:PEN-FAST is a...
2023-07-22
08 min
JournalFeed
Deep Eye Infections | Canthotomy and Cantholysis
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of July 9-14, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Monday Spoon Feed:Orbital cellulitis is a high-risk and low-prevalence disease characterized by a painful, red eye, usually with eyelid erythema. Red flags include pain with eye movements, photophobia, diplopia, decreased visual acuity, decreased color vision, and proptosis.Tuesday Spoon Feed:This retrospective study showed that EM providers...
2023-07-15
08 min
JournalFeed
P-Value Masterclass | Doxy For Kids!
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of July 3-7, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Monday Spoon Feed:A p-value is the probability that an observed outcome (or more extreme outcome) would occur if, in fact, the null hypothesis was true. Say what?? It's tricky to explain! This post explains what a p-value is in simple language.Tuesday Spoon Feed:There is no association of doxycycline and to...
2023-07-08
11 min
JournalFeed
Ordered Concussion Recovery | aSAH Guidelines
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of June 26-30, 2023. These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member. Tuesday Spoon FeedPost-concussion return to functional baseline occurs early for symptoms, balance, and mental status along with partial neurocognitive functioning. Visual-memory and reaction-time recovery, however, lag behind the other groups post-concussion. Wednesday Spoon FeedAneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is a deadly condition. Here’s a quick summary of the...
2023-07-01
09 min
JournalFeed
PERC Rules! | GRACE-3
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of June 19-23, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Thursday Spoon Feed:Among patients in the RIETE database with confirmed PEs, there was a low failure rate when the PERC rule was retroactively applied. PERC negative patients who had PEs were less likely to have proximal or high-risk PEs, and their rates of cardiopulmonary complications were lower when compared to PERC positive patients.
2023-06-24
08 min
JournalFeed
Swabs vs. Urine | More Mental Health | Siblings of Abuse | Infants and COVID | Scan Too Much
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of June 12-16, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Swabs vs. Urine Spoon FeedVaginal swabs are more accurate than urine samples in diagnosing Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis. These results support CDC recommendations that vaginal swabs are the preferred sample modality when testing for STIs in women.Infants and COVID Spoon FeedInfants who...
2023-06-17
07 min
JournalFeed
FFOH | Kids are Challenging
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of June5-9, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.FFOH Spoon FeedThis systematic review found that the prevalence of cervical spine injuries in patients 65 years or older after a ground level or low-level fall was between 3.8-4.1%.Kids are Challenging Spoon FeedIn this cross-sectional simulation study of seven EMS agencies in Oregon, researchers found that r...
2023-06-10
08 min
JournalFeed
How to CPR | #1 Shoulder Reduction
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of May 22-26, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.How to CPR Spoon FeedUsing a 1-handed technique in infants 1yr resulted in deeper compressions, closer to AHA guideline recommendations, but compliance with rate and depth were mediocre regardless of technique.#1 Shoulder Reduction Spoon FeedThis meta-analysis found Boss-Holzach-Matter/Davos and FARES had the most favorable value for success rates, wh...
2023-05-27
08 min
JournalFeed
Under/Over-triage | Abdomens and Opioids
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of May 15-19, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Under/Over-triage Spoon FeedThe Emergency Severity Index (ESI) mistriaged roughly 1 of every 3 patients who presented to 21 EDs in the Kaiser Permanente health system. Abdomens and Opioids Spoon FeedPatients who are discharged from the emergency department after presenting with abdominal pain and receiving opioids are 57% greater odds of return within 30 days. This population is also at...
2023-05-20
11 min
JournalFeed
PTU vs MMI | CT Ped C-Spine
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of May 8-12, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.PTU vs MMI Spoon FeedThis comparative effectiveness study showed no significant difference in clinical outcomes or adverse effects when comparing use of propylthiouracil (PTU) and methimazole (MMI) for thyroid storm. This suggests both medications may be reasonable first-line treatment options for patients with thyroid storm.CT Ped C-Spine Spoon FeedI...
2023-05-13
09 min
JournalFeed
Steroids on Steroids | DSI > RSI
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of May 1-5, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Steroids on Steroids Spoon FeedPatients with septic shock on norepinephrine who were treated with fludrocortisone and hydrocortisone had an associated reduction of in-hospital death or discharge to hospice compared to those treated with hydrocortisone alone.DSI > RSI Spoon FeedWhen compared to rapid sequence intubation (RSI), this R...
2023-05-06
10 min
JournalFeed
PROCOAG RCT | Wells vs. YEARS
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of April 24-28, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.PROCOAG RCT Spoon FeedThis well-designed RCT finds early administration of 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) to patients at risk of receiving massive transfusion protocol (MTP) did not reduce 24-hour blood product consumption or mortality but did increase thrombotic events.Wells vs. YEARS Spoon FeedPregnant patients who present with signs an...
2023-04-29
07 min
JournalFeed
Journal of ChatGPT | CAPE COD RCT
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of April 17-22, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Journal of ChatGPT Spoon FeedChatGPT is an artificial intelligence software that is being explored for scientific writing. While there is great potential for utilizing this in the medical field, it should not be used in isolation and requires human oversight for both concept proof and personalization.CAPE COD RCT Spoon Feed
2023-04-22
08 min
JournalFeed
Ketamine ICP Safety | Bougie First
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of April 10-14, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Ketamine ICP Safety Spoon FeedThis retrospective study of thirty-three pediatric patients with severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) demonstrated no increase in intracranial pressure (ICP) after administration of ketamine.Bougie First Spoon FeedThe use of a bougie for pediatric intubation was not associated with increased first pass success or increased c...
2023-04-15
07 min
JournalFeed
Thoracic Aortic Dissections | Flu vs. COVID
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of April 3-7, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Thoracic Aortic Dissections Spoon FeedEarly identification and treatment of thoracic aortic dissections are paramount to patient survival and good clinical outcomes. Here's what you need to know.Flu vs. COVID Spoon FeedA few notable demographic differences in critically ill influenza and COVID-19 were observed—influenza patients were younger, while COVID...
2023-04-08
07 min
JournalFeed
Yes Flu, No Abx | Robot Assisted Reductions
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of March 27-30, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Yes Flu, No Abx Spoon FeedPatients at two separate urgent care locations—one with rapid influenza diagnostic testing (RIDT) and one without—were compared on several parameters. Importantly, antibiotic prescribing was significantly lower, and antiviral prescribing was significantly higher in the group with RIDT testing.Robot Assisted Reductions Spoon FeedThe au...
2023-04-01
07 min
JournalFeed
Cochrane Anti-Maskers | Nonstop CPR
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of March 20-24, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Cochrane Anti-Maskers Spoon FeedIn this Cochrane review, hand-hygiene programs reduce the incidence of clinical acute respiratory illness (ARI), while masking probably does not provide additional benefit.Nonstop CPR Spoon FeedRoutinely pausing chest compressions during cardiac arrest to intubate in the emergency department is not necessary; this...
2023-03-25
10 min
JournalFeed
CPR Fatigue | Nitrates for RV-MIs
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of March 13-17th, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.CPR Fatigue Spoon FeedIn this study of firefighters performing CPR with feedback devices, researchers found that compression depth decreased over the course of a two-minute chest compression cycle while compression rate stayed within goal.Nitrates for RV-MIs Spoon FeedNew evidence has demonstrated that previous dogma to withhold nitrates fr...
2023-03-18
08 min
JournalFeed
Diagnostic Error | MDI for Croup
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of March 6-10, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Diagnostic Error Spoon FeedDiagnostic errors in the ED occur at rates similar to those in other clinical settings. Not all errors have human causes, and not all are inevitable – this article suggests systems-level opportunities for improvement.MDI for Croup Spoon FeedEpinephrine administration via metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for the treatment of...
2023-03-16
08 min
JournalFeed
Fake HyperK, Repeat? | Salvage PE Tx
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Feb 27 – Oct 3, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Fake HyperK, Repeat? Spoon FeedThere is rarely any need to repeat potassium testing when the laboratory reports hyperkalemia on a hemolyzed sample in a child with a normal blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cr).Less Fluids RCT! Spoon FeedThis unblinded superiority trial found no significant difference in mortality among...
2023-03-04
08 min
JournalFeed
Over-Sensitive Trops | LP Me Which Way?
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Feb 20-24, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Over-Sensitive Trops Spoon Feed High sensitivity cardiac troponins (hs-cTn) can be more complex to interpret than our usual diagnostics and are worth a deep dive to understand. This article does an incredible job summarizing existing guidelines and data about how to utilize hs-cTn clinically. LP Me Which Way? Spoon FeedThis rand...
2023-02-25
09 min
JournalFeed
Time IS Muscle | STANDING Vertigo Algorithm
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Feb 13-17, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Time IS Muscle Spoon FeedPatients with STEMI or STEMI equivalent who were treated within goal treatment times had significantly lower in-hospital mortality.STANDING Vertigo Algorithm Spoon FeedAfter a training session, both interns and senior emergency providers (EPs) could accurately distinguish between central and peripheral vertigo using the 4-step STANDING al...
2023-02-18
08 min
JournalFeed
Zinc Vs. COVID | Tubing in Angioedema
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Feb 6 to 10, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Zinc Vs. COVID Spoon FeedZinc supplementation for patients with COVID-19 decreased 30-day ICU admission rate and led to shorter symptom duration. Subgroup analysis showed these effects were especially pronounced for elderly patients and those with comorbid conditions.Tubing in Angioedema Spoon FeedIn patients presenting with angioedema, history of hypertension, sh...
2023-02-11
07 min
JournalFeed
WEST Aorta Guidelines | Guess The EtOH
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Jan 30 – Feb 3, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.WEST Aorta Guidelines Spoon FeedThe Western Trauma Association Algorithms Committee has released new evaluation and management guidelines and a step-by-step algorithm (see below) surrounding blunt thoracic aortic injury.Guess The EtOH Spoon FeedED clinicians are often inaccurate in their estimations of patients’ blood alcohol content (BAC). Overes...
2023-02-04
07 min
JournalFeed
Api US’s | Cost of EM Life
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Jan 23-27, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Api US’s Spoon FeedWhen performed by an experienced EM physician or radiologist, a conclusive appendix ultrasound is both sensitive and specific when evaluating for acute appendicitis and can be used in place of CT. Cost of EM Life Spoon FeedEmergency physicians (EPs) suffer from poor slee...
2023-01-28
08 min
JournalFeed
Burr, Cold Baby | Miss Less GIBs
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Jan 16-20, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Burr, Cold Baby Spoon FeedThere is no definitive low temperature threshold that predicts severe bacterial infections in hypothermic infants. Clinical judgment and adjunct diagnostics are important considerations.Miss Less GIBs Spoon FeedIn patients with a gastrointestinal bleed (GIB), CT imaging was more often diagnostic when the specific indication (GIB) wa...
2023-01-21
07 min
JournalFeed
Nitro For SCAPE | Hi-Fid Sim
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Jan 9-13, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Nitro For SCAPE Spoon FeedThis study suggests that high-dose nitroglycerin infusion may be a safe alternative to intermittent bolus dosing for SCAPE, but prospective trials are needed to determine optimal initial rates and titration strategies, as well as the proper use of other adjunct therapies.Nitro For SCAPE | Merit-Based Incentives | Shark WeEK(G)| Hi-Fid Sim | Lido In...
2023-01-14
07 min
JournalFeed
Happy New Year! | Best of Resus 2022 | Amio Vs. Lido
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Jan 2-6, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Best of Resus 2022 Spoon FeedHere are the latest evidence updates on basic, advanced, and pediatric life support - and more - from this expert literature review.Amio Vs. Lido Spoon FeedFor in-hospital ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia (VF/VT) arrest (IHCA), lidocaine may have more favorable outcomes compared to amiodarone.
2023-01-07
08 min
JournalFeed
Go Go Pheno | SAH, No LP!
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Dec 26-30, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Go Go Pheno Spoon Feed:Hospital adoption of phenobarbital for severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome (SAWS) was associated with lower rates of invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV).SAH, No LP! Spoon FeedNon-contrasted multislice CT (MSCT) is known to be highly sensitive in detecting subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) when performed within 6 hours of headache o...
2022-12-31
08 min
JournalFeed
The Only Vertigo Tx | #1 Shock Methods
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Dec 19-23, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.The Only Vertigo Tx Spoon FeedVestibular suppressant medications in peripheral vertigo were not associated with symptom resolution, decrease in repeat ED visits, patient satisfaction, or increased quality of life. The authors suggest that positional maneuvers, such as the Epley maneuver, should be the primary treatment for BPPV.#1 Shock Methods Spoon Feed...
2022-12-24
08 min
JournalFeed
Placing Pacing Pads | D(on’t)RE
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Dec 12-16, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Placing Pacing Pads Spoon FeedPlacing transcutaneous cardiac pacer pads in the anteroposterior position required less energy to successfully capture. D(on’t)RE Spoon FeedUse of the digital rectal exam (DRE) in trauma patients has repeatedly demonstrated poor sensitivity for injuries and has little impact on clinical management, with a hig...
2022-12-17
08 min
JournalFeed
Pre-Hospital C-spine Clearance | Skull Fracture P/E
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Dec 5-9, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Delirium = CT Spoon FeedAmong patients ≥65 years who presented to the ED with delirium, confusion, or altered mental status, 15.6% had an abnormal head CT. Presence of neurologic deficit was a significant predictor for abnormal CT, but anticoagulation was not. Pre-Hospital C-spine Clearance Spoon FeedIn this large, single-center prospective cohort implementation study, paramedics were able...
2022-12-10
07 min
JournalFeed
Bougienage | Spotting Functional Disorders
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Nov 28 – Dec 2, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Bougienage Spoon FeedEsophageal bougienage is an underutilized bedside technique for managing retained esophageal coins.Spotting Functional Disorders Spoon FeedInconsistency and incongruence are two keys to diagnosing a functional neurological disorder. The video demonstration really helps sort this out.
2022-12-03
09 min
JournalFeed
Fatal Drownings | CPR, Push Hard | Capnograms 101 | Wake Up Strokes | VL 4 life
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Nov 21-25, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.CPR, Push Hard Spoon FeedWith ventilation rate standardized, chest compression (CC) depth explains variations in ETCO2 better than chest compression rate.Wake Up Strokes Spoon FeedIn patients presenting with ‘wake-up’ strokes, endovascular therapy improves functional outcomes, while intravenous alteplase may also provide a small beneficial impact.
2022-11-26
07 min
JournalFeed
Go Scanner Go | How PEs Kill
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Nov 14-18, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Go Scanner Go Spoon FeedNewer CT scanners led to faster head CT by about 10 seconds, and this decreased the number of pediatric patients who required sedation.How PEs Kill Spoon FeedDecompensated right heart failure (RHF) increases morbidity and mortality, but it can be challenging to diagnose and treat. This...
2022-11-19
09 min
JournalFeed
Cranial EZ-IO | Status: Ketamine
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Nov 7-11, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Cranial EZ-IO Spoon FeedThe EZ-IO may be considered as a temporizing measure for trepanation of an epidural hematoma (EDH) in rural ED settings. This should be considered only under the guidance of a skilled neurosurgeon when immediate transportation to a higher level of care is not possible.Status: Ketamine Spoon Feed
2022-11-12
07 min
JournalFeed
HypoK Isn’t HypoMg | Traumatic Pregnancies
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Oct 31 to Nov 4th, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.HypoK ¹ HypoMg Spoon FeedThis retrospective single-center study found that hypokalemic patients who received magnesium within 4 hours of their potassium supplementation had no significant difference in time to serum potassium normalization.Traumatic Pregnancies Spoon FeedThe primary survey and standard initial interventions are the same. Here is how...
2022-11-05
08 min
JournalFeed
Bell’s Roids | WATEFALL RCT
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Oct 24-28, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Bell’s Roids Spoon FeedThere was no statistical difference in 1, 3, or 6 month facial recovery with prednisolone vs placebo for children with Bell's palsy in this underpowered RCT. However, with a possible signal of long term benefit, I will keep prescribing steroids in these patients.WATEFALL RCT Spoon FeedConservative fluid admi...
2022-10-29
07 min
JournalFeed
Peds MTP | Tega-don’t
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Oct 17-21, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Peds MTP Spoon Feed:A transfusion threshold of 20 ml/kg of any blood product during the first hour of pediatric trauma resuscitation maximizes sensitivity and specificity for in-hospital mortality, need for intervention, and additional bleeding episodes and may identify children in need of massive transfusion.Tega-don’t Spoon FeedUsing Tegaderm™ durin...
2022-10-22
06 min
JournalFeed
Pax in the Vaxed | 29-60 Day LP
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Oct 10-14, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Pax in the Vaxed Spoon FeedNirmatrelvir (Paxlovid) use in a population of largely immune outpatients ≥65 years old, during the omicron variant era, was significantly associated with reduction in hospitalization and death.29-60 Day LP Spoon FeedFebrile infants 29-60 days with a positive UA had no cases of bacterial meningitis. These...
2022-10-15
07 min
JournalFeed
More Paralysis | Burnout = Bad Outcomes
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Oct 3-7, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.More Paralysis Spoon FeedIn this single center cohort of 886 patients, 5 patients had definite awareness during paralysis. However, there were 61 patients determined to have possible awareness, meaning upwards of 7.4% of patients could have been aware. Burnout = Bad Outcomes Spoon FeedPhysician burnout has extensive negative effects, not just on individuals, but on...
2022-10-08
07 min
JournalFeed
Neonatal Hyperbili Update | Little Less Sleepy
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Sept 26-30th, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Neonatal Hyperbili Update Spoon FeedThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated clinical guidelines for management of term infants presenting with hyperbilirubinemia. Relevant sections for ED providers include slightly raising phototherapy treatment thresholds, removing race as a consideration, and giving courses of action for infants requiring higher levels of care.Little Less Sleepy Spoon Feed
2022-10-01
07 min
JournalFeed
No Dizzy Answers | Hemoptysis, So What?
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Sept 19-23, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.No Dizzy Answers Spoon FeedWe cannot rely on neuroimaging (CT, CTA, MRI or MRA) alone to effectively rule out stroke in patients presenting to the ED with acute dizziness or vertigo.Hemoptysis, So What? Spoon FeedRemoving the “hemoptysis” item from PERC1-4, YEARS,5-7 and PEGeD8 clin...
2022-09-24
06 min
JournalFeed
Infant hypothermia | Non-sterile Lac Repair
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Sept 12-16, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Infant hypothermia Spoon FeedThere is significant practice pattern variation in the ED management of infants ≤90 days of age with hypothermia.Non-sterile Lac repair Spoon FeedThis trial suggests that there is unlikely to be a large difference in wound infection rates between non-sterile gloves and dressings and sterile gloves, dressings, an...
2022-09-17
07 min
JournalFeed
Long COVID Labs | Biased Pulse-Ox
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Sept 5-9, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Spoon FeedPatients with long COVID had a host of symptoms, poorer quality of life, and more anxiety and depression, but they did not have a specific cause identified for symptoms despite a comprehensive exam and battery of tests.Spoon FeedOccult hypoxemia occurred more often in Black than White patients. In...
2022-09-10
07 min
JournalFeed
INTUBE Study | Paxlovid Rebound
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Aug 29 – Sept 2, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.INTUBE Study Spoon Feed:Patients who suffer from peri-intubation cardiovascular instability and collapse have an increased risk of mortality. Propofol was significantly associated with increased risk of peri-intubation instability and collapse.Paxlovid Rebound Spoon Feed:Some patients treated with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) may develop rebound symptoms or convert to a positive antigen te...
2022-09-03
07 min
JournalFeed
Monkey Pox Risk | EpisTXAis
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of August 22-26, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Monkey Pox Risk Spoon Feed:The current monkeypox outbreak is characterized by sexual transmission and presents with a flu-like prodrome followed by characteristic rash.EpisTXAis Spoon Feed:This single center, double blinded, randomized control trial of 240 patients demonstrated several positive outcomes with addition of tranexamic acid (TXA) to...
2022-08-27
03 min
JournalFeed
Non-Op Stabbings | Adult Epiglottitis
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of August 15-19, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Non-Op Stabbings Spoon Feed:In abdominal stab wound patients without criteria for immediate operative intervention, 24 hours of observation was sufficient to identify a failure of conservative management.Adult Epiglottitis Spoon FeedThis review article offers pearls for adult epiglottitis, a disease with increasing prevalence and high morbidity.
2022-08-20
07 min
JournalFeed
Awake With Paralysis | POCUS Pulse Checks
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of August 8-12th, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Awake With Paralysis Spoon Feed:The proportion of patients that experience awareness with paralysis (AWP) is alarmingly high; 3.4% were aware of their surroundings but paralyzed, which is 3.4% more than what should occur.POCUS Pulse Checks Spoon Feed:Point-of-care ultrasound carotid artery compression (POCUS-CAC) was quicker than manual palpation (MP) in...
2022-08-13
06 min
JournalFeed
Face-to-Face Intubation | Playing DRESS-up
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of August 1-5th, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Face-to-Face Intubation Spoon Feed:Upright face-to-face intubation had minimal difference in time to intubation or laryngeal views obtained when compared to supine intubation on cadavers, but there were some limitations with this study and further investigation into this technique and its application are needed.Playing DRESS-up Spoon Feed:
2022-08-06
08 min
JournalFeed
C-Collar Adherence | Diagnostic Traps
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of July 25-29th, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.C-Collar Adherence Spoon Feed:Many children discharged from the emergency department with minor traumatic cervical spine injury do not adhere to recommendations for cervical immobilization or outpatient follow-up, with no significant clinical consequences observed.Diagnostic Traps Spoon Feed:There are two distinct ECG patterns to know for isolated right ventricular myocardial infarctions (IRVMI).
2022-07-30
08 min
JournalFeed
Very Sensitive Trops | Seaman’s Sign
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of July 18-22, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Very Sensitive Trops Spoon FeedA single high sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) measurement* less than the limit of quantitation (the lowest reportable concentration) appears to be sufficient in ruling out acute MI in a low risk population.Seaman’s Sign Spoon Feed:The Seamens’ Sign performs better than...
2022-07-23
07 min
JournalFeed
Top Ten Tips | Back to BaSICS
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of July 11-15th, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Top Ten Tips Spoon Feed:Here are the top 10 points for optimizing vasopressor use in critically ill patients.Back to BaSICS Spoon Feed:There have been multiple publications since the original SMART and SALT-ED trials, including this Brazilian RCT that initially said fluid choice didn’t matter in...
2022-07-16
08 min
JournalFeed
Is Paxlovid Working? | Peds Droperidol
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of July 4 to 8th, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Is Paxlovid Working Spoon Feed:In the omicron era, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) is highly effective in reducing the risk of severe COVID-19 and mortality.Peds Droperidol Spoon Feed:This systematic review suggests that droperidol is both safe and effective for treating agitation in the pediatric population.
2022-07-09
07 min
JournalFeed
Top 10 of PEM | Here’s A Placebo
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of June 17th to July 1st, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Top 10 of PEM Spoon Feed:This review article highlighted some of the pivotal pediatric emergency medicine literature in 2021. It is a great update on commonly seen pathology in the pediatric population.Here’s A Placebo Spoon Feed:Children with functional abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) taking an...
2022-07-02
09 min
JournalFeed
1 or 2 Dex | Rx: Paxlovid
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of June 20-25th, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.1 Or 2 Dex Spoon Feed:A single dose of dexamethasone was as effective as two in treatment of mild to moderate pediatric asthma exacerbations in the emergency department.Rx: Paxlovid Spoon Feed:Paxlovid offers an oral option for treating COVID-19 infection. Here is what you need to know before prescribing.
2022-06-25
07 min
JournalFeed
Sent Home Abnormal | Guided IVs | Lessons from Tuskegee
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of June 13-17th, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Sent Home Abnormal Spoon Feed:18% of children in this cohort were discharged from a pediatric ED with at least one abnormal vital sign. In all-comers, there was no significant difference in return rate between those discharged with or without abnormal vital signs. Those who, at time of discharge, had two or more abnormal vital signs or were...
2022-06-18
10 min
JournalFeed
Vapocoolant Please | Mystery ECG
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of June 6th to 10th , 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Vapocoolant Please Spoon Feed:Vapocoolant spray may improve a patient’s experience of digital blocks for repair of finger injuries.Mystery ECG Spoon Feed:Presented is a process to interpret an ECG with negative P waves and pathologic Q waves in leads I and aVL.
2022-06-11
06 min
JournalFeed
IV APAP = Less Morphine? | Good And Bad of Abx
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of May 30th to June 3rd, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.IV APAP = less morphine? Spoon Feed:A 1g dose of IV acetaminophen (APAP) had no additional effect on pain control or reduction in overall morphine dosage.Good And Bad of Abx Spoon FeedAntibiotics have a good and bad side for women with uncomplicated cystitis. Use of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP...
2022-06-04
07 min
JournalFeed
PE post-D/C | UTICalc Recalibrates
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of May 23-27th, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.PE post-D/C Spoon Feed:Risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) was highest during hospitalization but the risk remained elevated 3-fold at 3 months post-discharge.UTICalc Recalibrates Spoon Feed:Race was strongly associated with UTI risk, with non-Black children having 2-4 times greater odds of infection. However, replacement of ra...
2022-05-28
07 min
JournalFeed
New Hepatitis! | HyperCa in Cancer | Corporate EMerica
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of May 16-20, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.New Hepatitis Spoon Feed:A new, rare form of acute hepatitis has been seen in children, mostly under age 5 years, that presents with vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, followed by acute hepatitis with jaundice. If you see a child with a "stomach virus" who has jaundice - check labs!HyperCa in...
2022-05-21
21 min
JournalFeed
Don’t POCUS? | Ramped n’ Tubed
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of May 9-13, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Don’t POCUS? Spoon Feed:POCUS in the ED can lead to clinically useful information, although research has not yet demonstrated patient-centered improvements in care. While this modality shouldn’t be used for routine screening in the ED, it performs well with a focused clinical question.Ramped n’ Tubed Spoon Feed:
2022-05-14
07 min
JournalFeed
Airway POCUS | ECPR vs. ACLS
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of May 2-6th,2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Airway POCUS Spoon Feed:Upper airway ultrasound (UA-US) may eventually help us predict if a patient will have a difficult laryngoscopy ahead of time. However, this is not ready for prime-time, and more studies are needed.ECPR vs. ACLS Spoon Feed:Early extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR, aka...
2022-05-07
09 min
JournalFeed
CTPA Incidentals | Headache Nerve Blocks
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of April 25-29, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.CTPA Incidentals Spoon Feed:Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) yields an alternative diagnosis to pulmonary embolism (PE) in ~40% of patients with a negative PE study. Alternative diagnoses are more likely to occur in patients with increased age and in patients referred from the hospital setting (ICU or inpatient unit).Headache Nerve Blocks Spoon...
2022-04-30
08 min
JournalFeed
RV Assessment in PE | Yuck, Don’t Reuse PPE
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of April 18-22, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.RV Assessment in PE Spoon Feed:Among patients with symptomatic PE who are low risk by sPESI, the addition of right ventricular assessment predictors (echo, CT, troponin, and BNP) significantly improved prognostication for clinical deterioration within 5 days. Yuck, Don’t Reuse PPE Spoon Feed:Reusing personal protective equipment (PPE...
2022-04-23
08 min
JournalFeed
Deadly ED Delays | Doppler Pulses
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of April 4-8, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Deadly Delays Spoon Feed:This large study shows that all-cause 30-day mortality increases with delayed hospital admission from the ED, starting at 5 hours after patient arrival.Deadly Delays Spoon Feed:This large study shows that all-cause 30-day mortality increases with delayed hospital admission from the ED, starting at 5 hours after patient...
2022-04-16
07 min
JournalFeed
Vit-C = good? | tPA on NOAC
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of April 4-8, 2022.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member. Vit-C = good? Spoon Feed:IV Vitamin C (IVVC) administration appeared to be safe and reduced overall mortality in this meta-analysis of critically ill patients, when given in higher doses and as monotherapy.tPA on NOACThere was no significant difference in intracranial hemorrhage, serious systemic hemorrhage, or inpatient mortality for patients...
2022-04-09
08 min
JournalFeed
SIM for Crics | Impalpable Necks | Outpatient COVID | Narrowing The Gender Gap | Traumatic Arthrotomy
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of March 28 - April 1, 2022. Heads up! For continued access to all the JournalFeed has to offer will require you to be a member as of April 4th, 2022. Check out journalfeed.org for details. Show notes:SIM for Cric’s Spoon Feed:A high-fidelity simulation training program was very effective in training anesthesiologists to place invasive subglottic airways; skill retention was outstanding as well.Impalpable Necks Spoon Feed:Scalpel-finger-cannula was faster and had higher first-attempt success rate than scalpel-finger-bougie for front-of-neck access (FO...
2022-04-02
16 min
JournalFeed
Epi vs. NorEpi | EVT for BAO | High-dose IN Fentanyl | Post-thrombectomy tPA | Stress of the Stress Test
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of March 21-25, 2022. Heads up! For continued access to all the JournalFeed has to offer will require you to be a member as of April 4th, 2022. Check out journalfeed.org for details. Epi vs. NorEpi Spoon feed:Continuous epinephrine infusion for post-resuscitation shock in out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) was associated with both higher all-cause and cardiovascular specific mortality when compared to norepinephrine.EVT for BAO Spoon Feed: Time from symptom onset of a basilar artery occlusion (BAO) to...
2022-03-26
16 min
JournalFeed
Chest Tube Cutoffs | Pediatric Intubations | Pre-intubation Atropine | hs-Troponin algorithms | WCT gone wrong
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of March 14-18, 2022. Chest Tube Cutoffs Spoon Feed: Implementation of a guideline for chest tube placement with pneumothorax size cutoff of ≤35 mm in stable patients increased rates of observation for pneumothorax, with no apparent increase in rates of complication or observation failure.Pediatric Intubations Spoon Feed:There was no difference in first pass success rate or hypoxemic events when children were intubated with videolaryngoscopy (VL) versus direct laryngoscopy (DL). Intubations in children that took longer than 45 seconds had a greater incidence of hypoxemia, and overall, th...
2022-03-19
13 min
JournalFeed
eFAST PTX | ETT-SGA vs BVM OHCA | Muscle Relaxers | Fentanyl-Ongoing Opioid Use | HR and PE Risk
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of March 7-11, 2022. We cover eFAST for pneumothorax, advanced airway vs bag-valve mask for OHCA, muscle relaxants for back pain, ongoing opioid use after fentanyl in the ED, and heart rate and mortality risk in PE.
2022-03-12
15 min
JournalFeed
MoVE-Out RCT | Meningitis | Diltiazem vs Metoprolol | PLUS RCT | Pad Placement A-fib DCCV
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of February 28 - March 4, 2022. We cover molnupiravir for COVID, bacterial meningitis, diltiazem vs metoprolol for a-fib with RVR, PLUS RCT on balanced fluids, and pad placement for a-fib cardioversion.
2022-03-05
11 min
JournalFeed
Olecranon Bursitis | Pass-Fail Step 1 | VL 2.0 | Snake Envenomation | Computer vs MD ECG Reads
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of January 31-February 4, 2022. We cover treatment of olecranon bursitis, program director perspectives on pass/fail USMLE Step 1, videolaryngoscopy 2.0. snake envenomation, and computer vs emergency physicians ECG interpretation.
2022-02-05
14 min
JournalFeed
EvK RCT | PE-SARD | VTE Tx Update | HEP-COVID | PE Rule Out Pathway
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of January 24-28, 2022. We cover the EvK RCT - etomidate vs ketamine for RSI, PE-SARD - predicting major bleed in PE treatment, a major update on antithrombotics for VTE, HEP-COVID - anticoagulation for COVID patients, and a new PE rule out pathway.
2022-01-29
18 min
JournalFeed
Neonatal HSV Score | HFO2 COVID | CODA RCT F/U | PE-SCORE | Multislice CT SAH
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of January 17-21, 2022. We cover a neonatal invasive HSV risk score, high-flow oxygen for COVID, long-term follow up of antibiotics vs surgery for appendicitis, the PE-SCORE, and the high accuracy of multislice CT for SAH out to 24 hours.
2022-01-22
13 min
JournalFeed
Talking About Race in Emergency Medicine
It’s a special edition of the JournalFeed Podcast. Today, we are talking about race in EM with the authors of a recent op-ed in Annals of Emergency Medicine. We tackle some tough questions about racism and how we can be better allies as EM colleagues.Here are today’s show notes from the authors Cortlyn Brown, Kimberly Brown, Italo Brown, and Rosny Daniel:Allegories on race and racism - TED TalkMapping Police ViolenceMaatouk-Bürmann B, Ringel N, Spang J, Weiss C, Möltner A, Riemann U, Langewitz W, Schult...
2022-01-17
1h 05
JournalFeed
Gender Pay Gap | Subsegmental PE | Etomidate or Ketamine RSI | Ketamine Nebs
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of January 10-14, 2022. We cover the gender pay gap in EM leadership, subsegmental PE anticoagulation or not, a point/counterpoint on etomidate or ketamine firstline for RSI, and ketamine nebs for pain control.
2022-01-15
14 min
JournalFeed
POCUS for PS | Deaths OTC Meds | ED Sepsis Teams | Dispo Early v Late | New ASA Difficult Airway
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of January 3-7, 2022. We cover POCUS for pyloric stenosis, deaths from OTC cough medicine in children, ED sepsis teams reduce mortality, dispo times early vs late in your shift, and new ASA 2022 difficult airway guidelines.
2022-01-08
15 min
JournalFeed
Calcium OHCA | NEAR4KIDS | Syncope Calculator | Limit Cardiac Tests | Top Articles 2021
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of December 27-31, 2021. We cover calcium for OHCA, NEAR4KIDS, Canadian Syncope Calculator, limiting cardiac testing in low risk patients, and the top articles of 2021.
2022-01-01
11 min
JournalFeed
Surviving Sepsis 21 | BOUGIE RCT | Humor Med Ed | Rocket Science v Brain Surgery | Christmas Poem
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of December 20-24, 2021. We cover Surviving Sepsis 2021, BOUGIE RCT, the role of humor in medical education, the age old question of rocket science vs brain surgery (who is smarter), and a Christmas reflection.
2021-12-25
14 min
JournalFeed
ETCO2 Trauma | ORIF v Cast Radius | CAP-IT RCT | Ped CAP Severity Tool | COVID, Stress & You
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of December 13-17, 2021. We cover ETCO2 and trauma outcomes, ORIF vs cast for adult distal radius fractures, high or low/ 3 or 7 day treatment for pediatric community acquired pneumonia, a new pediatric CAP severity prediction tool, and how emergency physicians are coping with COVID stress.
2021-12-18
14 min
JournalFeed
Patient-Centered Dx | tPA Pre-Endovascular | Steroids RPA | LP Febrile Seizure | AHA Chest Pain
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of December 6-10, 2021. We cover patient-centered diagnostic excellence, alteplase before endovascular stroke treatment, steroids for pediatric retropharyngeal abscess, LP for febrile seizure, and the new AHA chest pain guideline.
2021-12-11
17 min
JournalFeed
Isolated Vomiting Peds | Cauda Equina Tips | Rapid MRI Peds HA | Ketorolac 60 or 15mg IM?
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of November 22-26, 2021. We cover isolated vomiting in children, clinically diagnosing cauda equina, rapid MRI for pediatric headache, and IM ketorolac dosing for MSK pain.
2021-11-27
12 min
JournalFeed
PE in COPD | PECARN Down Under | β-lactam or Vanc 1st | Abx Over-Rx | HBO for CO
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of November 15-19, 2021. We cover proactive PE screening for COPD admissions, PECARN in an external cohort, β-lactam or vancomycin first for bacteremia, downstream effects of antibiotic over-prescribing, and hyperbaric timing in CO poisoning.
2021-11-20
16 min
JournalFeed
Healing Racism in EM | Dalbavancin Pro-Con | Pregnancy-Adapted Geneva Score
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of November 8-12, 2021. We cover how we can address racism in EM, dalbavancin for skin and soft tissue infection and its potential cost impact, and a pregnancy-adapted Geneva score.
2021-11-13
09 min
JournalFeed
Screen Time Concussion | Handlebar Injury | POCUS Review | REGEN-COV | HEMS Best Practices
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of November 1-5, 2021. We cover screen time impact on concussion, bike handlebar injuries in children, a POCUS review, REGEN-COV for COVID-19, and best practices for air ambulance use.
2021-11-06
12 min
JournalFeed
Continuous or 30:2 | PECARN < 3 mo | POCUS for Appy | TOMAHAWK RCT | Vasopressin-Steroid IHCA
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of October 25-29, 2021. We cover continuous compressions vs 30:2, PECARN under 3 months, POCUS for appendicitis, immediate vs delayed cardiac catheterization post-OHCA, and adding vasopressin and steroids for IHCA.
2021-10-30
12 min
JournalFeed
Angioedema Airway | Inhaled Steroid COVID | Non-op Appendicitis | Part-time MD | Getting WCT Right
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of October 18-22, 2021. We cover intubating angioedema patients, inhaled steroids for COVID-19, non-operative management of appendicitis, part-time physician outcomes, and ECG diagnosis of wide complex tachycardia.
2021-10-23
17 min
JournalFeed
EMS Troponin | Distal DVT Risk | POCUS COVID-19 | Antivirals Pedi Flu | D-dimer for VTE COVID-19
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of October 11-15, 2021. We cover EMS drawing the first troponin en route, the danger of distal DVT, POCUS for COVID-19, antivirals for sicker children in the hospital, and the utility of D-dimer in COVID-19 patients.
2021-10-16
17 min
JournalFeed
PICS | Airway Timing OHCA | Opioids ICU Delirium | US CVC Infx | Finding the Cricothyroid Membrane
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of October 4-8, 2021. We cover post-intensive care syndrome, timing of advanced airway in OHCA, opioids and ICU delirium, ultrasound guidance and central line infection risk, and an easier way to find the cricothyroid membrane.
2021-10-09
16 min
JournalFeed
Paratracheal v Cricoid | BVM v ETT Ped OHCA | intubateCOVID | Prehospital Airway | VL Trauma Airways
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of September 27-October 1, 2021. We cover paratracheal vs cricoid pressure, BVM or ETT for pediatric OHCA, first pass success in COVID-19 patients, best practices for prehospital airway management, VL and first pass success in trauma airways.
2021-10-02
14 min
JournalFeed
EM Workforce | ETCO2 PEA | NSAID Non-union | Droperidol v Olanzapine | Ketamine v Midazolam-Haldol
It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of September 20-24, 2021. We cover EM workforce projections, ETCO2 for OHCA in PEA, NSAIDs and non-union risk, IM droperidol vs olanzapine for agitation, and IM ketamine vs midazolam/haloperidol for agitation.
2021-09-25
14 min