Not every knee injury needs an x-ray. This post compares the Ottawa and Pittsburgh Knee Rules, highlighting when each rule applies, how they perform, and common pitfalls for ED clinicians.
There are a number of accepted treatments for dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) endometrial ablation and hysterectomy as well as medical treatments like hormonal therapy, NSAIDs and tranexamic acid (TXA). The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) recommends the use ...
What are the differences in efficacy and safety of HFNC, NIPPV, and facemask oxygen for preoxygenation of patients who are critically ill requiring tracheal intubation?
The OPTION trial evaluated IV tenecteplase (0.25 mg/kg) in CT perfusion–selected non-LVO ischemic stroke patients treated 4.5–24 hours after last-known-well. Tenecteplase improved excellent 90-day outcomes (mRS 0–1) but increased symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, with the benefit–harm balance sensitive to outcome and ...
The EVERDAC trial sought to determine if managing shock with noninvasive brachial cuff monitoring is noninferior to early (<4 hours) arterial catheter placement
Mindset shapes everything we do in medicine—from how we teach and learn to how we show up for patients at the bedside. In this episode, we delve into how the mindset of clinicians can profoundly influence their performance, professional growth, ...
The HAT and SEDAN scores help estimate symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage risk after stroke thrombolysis. This comparison reviews what each tool measures, when to use them, and the key limitations clinicians should know.
STEMI-equivalent and STEMI-mimic ECGs are among the most difficult tracings to interpret. This study examines how Queen of Hearts AI performed against physicians when accuracy in cath lab activation decisions mattered most.
In the first trimester, fever is associated with increased risk of birth defects such as cleft lip and palate, as well as serious neural-tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly. In late pregnancy, fevers can boost the risk of ...
POCUS diastology doesn’t diagnose chronic diastolic dysfunction—it estimates left atrial pressure in real time. Learn how to capture E and e’ from an apical 4-chamber view, calculate E/e’, and rapidly distinguish cardiogenic pulmonary edema from other causes of acute dyspnea ...
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