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161 Increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest in obstructive pulmonary disease: a case-control study PLOS ONE, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article

162 Evaluating blunt pancreatic trauma at whole body CT: current practices and future directions Emergency Radiology, June 12, 2013 Review Article

163 Neonatal outcome in infants of chronically hypertensive mothers Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article

164 Lower extremity overuse injuries in pediatric athletes: clinical presentation, imaging findings, and treatment Clinical Imaging, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article

165 Intra-ethnic disparities in respiratory health problems among Hispanic residents impacted by a flood Journal of Asthma, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article

166 Treatment of posterior pelvic ring disruptions using a minimally invasive adjustable plate Injury, June 12, 2013 Review Article

167 Does the quality of chest compression deteriorate when the chest compression rate is above 120/min? Emergency Medicine Journal, June 12, 2013 Review Article

168 Cardiovascular risk estimation in women with a history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders at term: a longitudinal follow-up study Full Text BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article

169 Modern medicine is neglecting road traffic crashes Full Text PLoS Medicine, June 12, 2013

170 Individualised resting splints for adults with acquired brain injury: A randomized, single blinded, single case design NeuroRehabilitation, June 12, 2013 Review Article

171 Patterned genital injury in cases of rape - A case-control study Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article

172 Open reduction and internal fixation of acute intra-articular displaced calcaneal fractures: A retrospective analysis of surgical timing and infection rates Injury, June 12, 2013 Review Article

173 Evaluation of ambulance decontamination using gaseous chlorine dioxide Prehospital Emergency Care, June 12, 2013 Review Article

174 Stability of tranexamic acid after 12-week storage at temperatures from 20c to 50c Prehospital Emergency Care, June 12, 2013 Review Article

175 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: Outcome and its predictors among hospitalized elderly patients in Egypt Geriatrics and Gerontology International, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article

176 A national assessment of the roles and responsibilities of training officers Prehospital Emergency Care, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article

177 The influence of non-osteogenic factors on the expression of M-CSF and VEGF during fracture healing Injury, June 12, 2013 Review Article

178 The obstetric caseload of a physician-based helicopter emergency medical service: case review and recommendations for retrieval physician training Emergency Medicine Journal, June 12, 2013 Review Article

179 The relationship between hyperlactatemia and microcirculation in the thenar eminence as measured using near-infrared spectroscopy in patients with sepsis Emergency Medicine Journal, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article

180 A comparison of actual versus predicted emergency ambulance journey times using generic Geographic Information System software Emergency Medicine Journal, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article

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Procalcitonin and CRP predict identify high-risk children with appendicitis

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.

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Vomiting during acute stroke increases mortality

As 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%).

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Association between tight glycemic control and hip fracture in diabetics

As 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.

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1 Validation of the vancouver chest pain rule using troponin as the only biomarker: a prospective cohort study The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, May 24, 2013

2 Fliker injuries in children European Journal of Emergency Medicine, April 29, 2013

3 Propofol for procedural sedation in the emergency department: a qualitative systematic review Annals of Pharmacotherapy, May 28, 2013 Review Article

4 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

5 Treatment of Non-Traumatic Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest with Active Compression Decompression Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation plus an Impedance Threshold Device Resuscitation, May 14, 2013

6 Increased incidence of hypotension in elderly patients who underwent emergency airway management: an analysis of a multi-centre prospective observational study International Journal of Emergency Medicine, May 6, 2013 Free full text

7 Randomized Clinical Trial of the 2 mg Hydromorphone Bolus Protocol Versus the “1+1” Hydromorphone Titration Protocol in Treatment of Acute, Severe Pain in the First Hour of Emergency Department Presentation Annals of Emergency Medicine, May 21, 2013

8 Ultrasound guided lumbar puncture in emergency department: Time saving and less complications Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, May 10, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine

9 Evaluation of the association between postintubation hypotension and lidocaine administered as a premedication for rapid sequence intubation: A comparison between traditional regression methods and propensity score matching-based method Journal of Acute Medicine, May 20, 2013 Free full text
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10 Customizing Anaphylaxis Guidelines for Emergency Medicine The Journal of Emergency Medicine, May 3, 2013 Clinical Guideline

11 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

12 Quantification of the effect of clopidogrel on enzymatic infarct size related to a percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute coronary syndromes: insights from the CHAMPION percutaneous coronary intervention trial Coronary Artery Disease, May 1, 2013

13 A Multicenter Study of the Risk of Intra-Abdominal Injury in Children After Normal Abdominal Computed Tomography Scan Results in the Emergency Department Annals of Emergency Medicine, April 30, 2013

14 The prevalence of psychiatric disease in emergency department patients with unexplained syncope Internal and Emergency Medicine, May 10, 2013

15 Management of acute atrial fibrillation in the emergency department: a systematic review of recent studies European Journal of Emergency Medicine, April 29, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

16 Does Change of Catecholamine Use Improve the Outcome of Patients With Shock Admitted to Intensive Care Unit? American Journal of Therapeutics, May 7, 2013

17 Anesthetic Management of the Patient With Low Ejection Fraction American Journal of Therapeutics, April 8, 2013 Review Article

18 Acute glucocorticoid deficiency and diabetes insipidus are common following acute traumatic brain injury and predict mortality Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, May 21, 2013 Review Article

19 The impact of antibiotic impregnated PICC lines on the incidence of bacteremia in a regional burn center Burns, May 9, 2013

20 Predictive Value of Electrocardiogram in Diagnosing Acute Coronary Artery Lesions Among Patients with Out-Of-Hospital-Cardiac-Arrest Resuscitation, May 3, 2013 Review Article

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Emergency Medicine News & Articles

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Clinical Pearls in Emergency Medicine

Highlights in Emergency Medicine

Procalcitonin and CRP predict identify high-risk children with appendicitis

Vomiting during acute stroke increases mortality

Association between tight glycemic control and hip fracture in diabetics

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