Not every normotensive PE patient is truly low risk. sPESI helps identify patients who may be safe for outpatient management, while Bova helps recognize patients at risk for early deterioration despite initially stable vital signs.
In patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE), does ultrasound-facilitated, catheter-directed fibrinolysis (US-CDT) plus anticoagulation improve clinical outcomes compared to anticoagulation alone?
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.
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 ...
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