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301 Random measurements of Adiponectin and IL-6 may not be indicative of the 24hr profile in critically ill patients Clinical Endocrinology, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
302 Behavioral Problems of Seniors in an Emergency Department The Journal of Emergency Medicine, May 3, 2013 Review Article
303 Diclofenac with or without an antiemetic for acute migraine headaches in adults Cochrane Reviews, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
304 Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder reduces suicidal ideation Depression and Anxiety, May 3, 2013 Review Article
305 Customizing Anaphylaxis Guidelines for Emergency Medicine The Journal of Emergency Medicine, May 3, 2013 Clinical Guideline
306 A Systematic Review of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Interventions for the Management of Cancer-Related Fatigue Integrative Cancer Therapies , May 3, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
307 Bioresources in the pharmacotherapy and healing of burns: A mini-review Burns, May 3, 2013 Review Article
308 Treatment of Traumatic Corneal Abrasions: A Three-Arm, Prospective, Randomized Study Ophthalmic Research, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
309 A principal component analysis of coagulation after trauma The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
310 Characteristics of liver injury in drug-induced systemic hypersensitivity reactions Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
311 Completeness and accuracy of crash outcome data in a cohort of cyclists: a validation study Full Text BMC Public Health, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
312 Risk factors for scald injury in children under 5 years of age: A case–control study using routinely collected data Burns, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
313 A Randomized Clinical Trial of Three Options for N95 Respirators and Medical Masks in Health Workers American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
314 Does a non-destructive earthquake cause posttraumatic stress disorder? A cross-sectional study European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
315 Sudden gains in prolonged exposure and sertraline for chronic ptsd Depression and Anxiety, May 3, 2013 Review Article
316 A systematic review of risk factors for the development and recurrence of pressure ulcers in people with spinal cord injuries Spinal Cord, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
317 Prevalence and factors correlating with hyperoxia exposure following cardiac arrest -- an observational single centre study Full Text Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
318 Postcards from the EDge: 5-year outcomes of a randomised controlled trial for hospital-treated self-poisoning The British Journal of Psychiatry, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
319 Dry Eye Syndrome, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Depression in an Older Male Veteran Population Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, May 3, 2013 Review Article
320 Intensive care pain treatment and sedation: Nurses' experiences of the conflict between clinical judgement and standardised care: An explorative study Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
As published in Pediatric Emergency Care, procalcitonin and CRP levels discriminate between children admitted with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis who may require closer monitoring. The study involved 111 children who were divided into 2 groups based on intra-operative diagnoses of appendicitis (n=69) and peritonitis (n=42). Patients with peritonitis, who were more likely to have complications and require intensive care unit admission, had significantly higher procalcitonin (0.15 vs. 4.95 ng/ml) and CRP levels (3 vs. 14.3 mg/dl) on admission than patients with appendicitis. Using a cut-off procalcitonin level of 0.18 ng/ml, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value for peritonitis were 97%, 80%, 72%, and 89.3%, respectively. Using a cut-off CRP level of 3 mg/dl, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value for peritonitis were 95%, 74%, 68%, and 96.2%, respectively.
Read the article summaryAs published in the Emergency Medicine Journal, patients who vomit during acute strokes have an increased risk of mortality (HR=5.06). Of 1968 stroke patients enrolled in the study, 1349 had cerebral infarctions, 459 had cerebral hemorrhages, and 152 had subarachnoid hemorrhages; 14.5% of all stroke patients vomited during the acute stage of the stroke (cerebral infarction, 8.7%; cerebral hemorrhage, 23.7%; and subarachnoid hemorrhage, 36.8%).
Read the article summaryAs published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, patients with T2DM (mean age, 77.3 y; n=932) with a HbA1c < 6% (OR=3.01) or 6.1-7% (OR=2.34) are more likely to sustain a hip fracture than patients with a HbA1c > 8%. All patients had a HbA1c level determined within 3 months preceding the hip fracture. No differences in risk existed between patients treated with oral hypoglycemics or insulin.
Read the article summary1 A Randomized Trial of Intravenous Ketorolac Versus Intravenous Metoclopramide Plus Diphenhydramine for Tension-Type and All Nonmigraine, Noncluster Recurrent Headaches Annals of Emergency Medicine, April 9, 2013
2 Thromboprophylaxis for trauma patients Cochrane Reviews, April 1, 2013 Review Article
3 Mortality and morbidity after high-dose methylprednisolone treatment in patients with acute cervical spinal cord injury: a propensity-matched analysis using a nationwide administrative database Emergency Medicine Journal, March 11, 2013
4 Product related adult genitourinary injuries treated at emergency departments in the united states from 2002 to 2010 The Journal of Urology, April 16, 2013
5 Cost-Effectiveness of Helicopter Versus Ground Emergency Medical Services for Trauma Scene Transport in the United States Annals of Emergency Medicine, April 12, 2013 Review Article
6 Unintentional Prescription Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths: Description of Decedents by Next of Kin or Best Contact, Utah, 2008-2009 Journal of General Internal Medicine, April 5, 2013 Review Article
7 Clinical prediction model to aid emergency doctors managing febrile children at risk of serious bacterial infections: diagnostic study British Medical Journal, April 12, 2013
8 A comparative study of 1% silver sulphadiazine (Flammazine) versus an enzyme alginogel (Flaminal) in the treatment of partial thickness burns Burns, April 4, 2013
9 Blood pH is a Useful Indicator for Initiation of Therapeutic Hypothermia in the Early Phase of Resuscitation after Comatose Cardiac Arrest: A Retrospective Study The Journal of Emergency Medicine, April 26, 2013
10 The Stroke Hyperglycemia Insulin Network Effort (SHINE) trial protocol: a randomized, blinded, efficacy trial of standard vs. intensive hyperglycemia management in acute stroke International Journal of Stroke, April 3, 2013
11 Feasibility of the video-laryngoscope (GlideScope) for endotracheal intubation during uninterrupted chest compressions in actual advanced life support: A clinical observational study in an urban emergency department Resuscitation, March 29, 2013
12 Risks and Benefits Associated With Antibiotic Use for Acute Respiratory Infections: A Cohort Study Annals of Family Medicine, March 22, 2013 Free full text
13 Continuous versus intermittent infusions of antibiotics for the treatment of severe acute infections Cochrane Reviews, April 15, 2013 Review Article
14 Comparison of Prasugrel and Ticagrelor Loading Doses in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients RAPID (Rapid Activity of Platelet Inhibitor Drugs) Primary PCI Study JACC - Journal of the American College of Cardiology, April 12, 2013
15 Pulmonary Embolectomy in High-Risk Acute Pulmonary Embolism: The Effectiveness of a Comprehensive Therapeutic Algorithm Including Extracorporeal Life Support Resuscitation, April 15, 2013
16 Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Hypotonic 0.225% Sodium Chloride Infusion for the Treatment of Hypernatremia in Critically Ill Patients Nutrition in Clinical Practice, April 24, 2013
17 Emergency management of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia: what is new since the 2007 Infectious Diseases Society of America/American Thoracic Society guidelines The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, February 7, 2013 Clinical Guideline
18 The Role of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) Heart, Lung, and Circulation, April 4, 2013 Review Article
19 Randomized Clinical Trial of the Effect of Supplemental Opioids in Procedural Sedation with Propofol on Serum Catecholamines Academic Emergency Medicine, April 17, 2013
20 Nitrous Oxide for Early Analgesia in the Emergency Setting: A Randomized, Double-blind Multicenter Prehospital Trial Academic Emergency Medicine, February 26, 2013
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