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Lower GI bleeding CTA decision graphic showing a CT scanner with the text: Who needs a CTA? Unstable, active bleeding, bleeding within 4 hours.

Clinical Conundrum — Lower GI Bleeding: Who Needs a CTA?

CTA is the preferred initial test for unstable patients with suspected active lower GI bleeding, but it should not be routinely ordered in all cases. Here’s how to decide who actually benefits.

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Abdominal and Gastrointestinal

Alternate Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation

In this secondary analysis of the DOSE-VF Trial, one of the first RCTs assessing alternative defibrillation strategies in OHCA, the authors reviewed defibrillation files from the initial study to answer whether reduced time in VF between shocks could explain the ...

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CardiovascularResuscitation

REBEL MIND – The Mental Jump: Moving from Junior to Senior Leadership in Emergency Care

Welcome back to Rebel MIND, the podcast where we sharpen the person behind the practitioner. Hosted by Dr. Mark Ramzy, with special guest Dr. Dan Dworkis, an emergency physician and author of "The Emergency Mind," this episode dives into the ...

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Human BehaviorPsychiatry/Behavioral HealthTeam Performance
Ottawa vs Pittsburgh Knee Rules title image comparing knee x-ray decision rules for acute knee injuries.

MDCalc Wars: Ottawa vs Pittsburgh — Which Knee Rule Should You Use?

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.

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Orthopedics

Clinical Conundrum: What Is the Role of TXA in Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding?

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 ...

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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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