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1 State-of-the-art 3DCT angiography assessment of lower extremity trauma: typical findings, pearls, and pitfalls Emergency Radiology, May 24, 2013 Review Article

2 Emergency radiology eponyms: part 2--naclerios V sign to fournier gangrene Emergency Radiology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article

3 Incidence, risk, and protective factors of bicycle crashes: Findings from a prospective cohort study in New Zealand Preventive Medicine, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article

4 Esophageal entrapment with blunt thoracic spinal trauma Emergency Radiology, May 24, 2013

5 Emergency management of pancreatic injury in a 5-year-old Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal , May 24, 2013

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6 Posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and alcohol and tobacco use in public health workers after the 2004 Florida hurricanes Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article

7 Application of blood-based biomarkers in human mild traumatic brain injury Frontiers in Neurology, May 23, 2013 Review Article

8 Mild head injury in pediatrics: algorithms for management in the ED and in young athletes The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, May 23, 2013 Review Article

9 27 years of a single burn centre experience with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: Analysis of mortality risk for causative agents Burns, May 23, 2013 Review Article

10 Double trouble: Rugby associated simultaneous rupture of flexor digitorum profundus tendon in zones I and III Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, May 23, 2013

11 Case identification of work-related traumatic brain injury using the occupational injury and illness classification system Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article

12 Associated factors for falls, recurrent falls, and injurious falls in aged men living in Taiwan veterans homes Full Text International Journal of Gerontology, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article

13 Comparison of hypothermia and normothermia after severe traumatic brain injury in children (Cool Kids): a phase 3, randomised controlled trial The Lancet Neurology, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article

14 Effect of spinal immobilization on heart rate, blood pressure and respiratory rate Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article

15 Pain in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain , May 22, 2013 Review Article

16 Parental anxiety and affecting factors in acute paediatric blunt head injury Emergency Medicine Journal, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article

17 Injury and Illnesses Prevention for Ultramarathoners Current Sports Medicine Reports, May 22, 2013 Review Article

18 Factors Associated With Utilization of Preoperative and Postoperative Rehabilitation Services by Patients With Amputation in the VA System: An Observational Study Physical Therapy, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article

19 Workplace injuries in Fiji: a population-based study (TRIP 7) Occupational Medicine, May 22, 2013 Review Article

20 Post-traumatic stress disorder in trainee doctors with previous needlestick injuries Occupational Medicine, May 22, 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 Thromboprophylaxis for trauma patients Cochrane Reviews, April 1, 2013 Review Article

2 Screening Cervical Spine CT in the Emergency Department, Phase 2: A Prospective Assessment of Use American Journal of Neuroradiology, April 19, 2013

3 Prehospital interventions for penetrating trauma victims: A prospective comparison between Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support Injury, April 9, 2013

4 Interpreting Red Blood Cells in Lumbar Puncture: Distinguishing True Subarachnoid Hemorrhage From Traumatic Tap Academic Emergency Medicine, March 26, 2013

5 Trauma Airway Management: Transition from Anesthesia to Emergency Medicine The Journal of Emergency Medicine, March 8, 2013 Review Article

6 Variability of Prehospital Spinal Immobilization in Children at Risk for Cervical Spine Injury Pediatric Emergency Care, April 5, 2013

7 Sternal fractures and their management Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock, April 22, 2013 Free full text Review Article

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

9 Clinical outcomes of multiple rib fractures: does age matter? European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, April 24, 2013 Review Article

10 Oxycodone Versus Codeine for Triage Pain in Children With Suspected Forearm Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial Pediatric Emergency Care, March 14, 2013

11 How accurate are vital signs in predicting clinical outcomes in critically ill emergency department patients European Journal of Emergency Medicine, March 1, 2013 Review Article

12 Zip-related genital injury BJU International, March 27, 2013

13 The use of neoprene as a scar management modality Burns, April 5, 2013 Review Article

14 Injuries of the spine sustained whilst surfboard riding Emergency Radiology, January 25, 2013

15 A meta-analysis of analgesic and sedative effects of dexmedetomidine in burn patients Burns, April 12, 2013

16 Acute burn induced coagulopathy Burns, April 5, 2013 Review Article

17 Blood transfusion therapy for traumatic cardiopulmonary arrest Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock, January 23, 2013 Free full text Review Article

18 Postconcussion syndrome (PCS) in the emergency department: predicting and pre-empting persistent symptoms following a mild traumatic brain injury Emergency Medicine Journal, March 14, 2013 Review Article

19 Acute blistering diseases on the burn ward: Beyond Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Burns, April 18, 2013 Review Article

20 Massive Transfusion in Traumatic Shock The Journal of Emergency Medicine, February 4, 2013 Review Article

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Emergency Medicine - Trauma 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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