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Latest Full Text Articles (4)161 Radiographic techniques for the localization and treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding of obscure origin Full Text European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, July 26, 2011
162 The eight-limb modified propeller flap--A safer new technique Burns, July 20, 2011
163 Critical illness myopathy and polyneuropathy - A challenge for physiotherapists in the intensive care units Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine, July 18, 2011
164 A Small-Scale Clinical Trial to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Hypogonadal Men with Spinal Cord Injury Hormone and Metabolic Research, July 11, 2011
165 A Simplified Psychometric Evaluation for the Diagnosis of Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology , July 5, 2011
166 Changing EMS dispatcher CPR instructions to 400 compressions before mouth-to-mouth improved bystander CPR rates Resuscitation, June 29, 2011
167 Comparison of three different prehospital wrapping methods for preventing hypothermia - a crossover study in humans Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, June 24, 2011
168 Biomechanical comparison of two locking plate systems for the distal tibia European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, June 23, 2011
169 Drainage Efficiency with Dual Versus Single Catheters in Severe Intraventricular Hemorrhage Neurocritical Care , June 21, 2011
170 The advent of ECMO and pumpless extracorporeal lung assist in ARD Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock, June 20, 2011
171 Using Information Technology to Improve the Quality and Safety of Emergency Care Academic Emergency Medicine, June 17, 2011
172 Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Adults With Migraines/Severe Headaches Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, June 13, 2011
173 Health-related quality of life and physical recovery after a critical illness: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial of a home-based physical rehabilitation program Critical Care, June 13, 2011
174 Acupuncture for acute management and rehabilitation of traumatic brain injury Cochrane Reviews, June 6, 2011
175 Traditional acupuncture for people with medically unexplained symptoms: a longitudinal qualitative study of patients' experiences British Journal of General Practice, June 3, 2011
176 Immediate Defibrillation or Defibrillation After Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Prehospital Emergency Care, June 1, 2011
177 Distraction osteogenesis for bone repair in the 21st century Injury, June 1, 2011
178 Lipid Emulsion as Rescue Therapy in Lamotrigine Overdose The Journal of Emergency Medicine, May 31, 2011 Clinical Article
179 Clinical Competencies for Burn Rehabilitation Therapists Journal of Burn Care & Research, May 23, 2011
180 Changes in SPECT Cerebral Blood Flow Following Japanese Style, Superficial Acupuncture at LI-4 and LI-11 in Healthy Volunteers The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, May 16, 2011
Clinical Pearls in Emergency Medicine
- Appendicitis is the most common pediatric gastrointestinal surgical emergency.
- Drug-eluting stent (DES) placement improves revascularization rates without increased 3-year hazard of adverse clinical outcomes among individuals undergoing emergency primary percutaneous coronary intervention due to ST-segment elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMIs).
- Using an accelerated diagnostic protocol (ADP) with Troponin 1 as the sole biomarker may successfully identify low short-term risk of major adverse coronary event (MACE), and decrease observation time among individuals who present to the ER with chest pain.
Highlights in Emergency Medicine
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.
Read the article summaryVomiting 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%).
Read the article summaryAssociation 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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Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Value associated with mindfulness meditation and moderate exercise intervention in acute respiratory infection: The MEPARI Study Family Practice, April 18, 2013 Review Article
2 Herbal hepatotoxicity: a hidden epidemic Internal and Emergency Medicine, January 30, 2013 Review Article
3 Effect of Nutritional Support on Terminally Ill Patients With Cancer in a Palliative Care Unit American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, April 23, 2013 Review Article
4 Use of Complementary Therapies in Cardiovascular Disease The American Journal of Cardiology, January 16, 2013
5 Honey as a topical treatment for wounds Cochrane Reviews, March 19, 2013
6 Cardioprotective Effects of Quercetin in Cardiomyocyte under Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , March 28, 2013 Free full text
7 The Relationship Between Vitamin D Status and Adrenal Insufficiency in Critically Ill Children Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, April 2, 2013 Review Article
8 Chewing gum may be an effective complementary therapy in patients with mild to moderate depression Appetite, March 5, 2013 Review Article
9 The Effectiveness of Acupressure on Relieving Pain: A Systematic Review Pain Management Nursing, March 5, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
10 Cardiac Tamponade Complicated by Acupuncture: Hemopericardium due to Shredded Coronary Artery Injury Yonsei Medical Journal, April 18, 2013 Free full text
11 Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic Poisoning Due to Topical Use of Traditional Chinese Medicines American Journal of Medicine, April 17, 2013
12 Nutritional Evaluation and Management of AKI Patients Journal of Renal Nutrition, April 24, 2013 Review Article
13 A meta-analysis of trials using the intention to treat principle for glutamine supplementation in critically ill patients with burn Burns, April 8, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
14 Parenteral Fish Oil Lipid Emulsions in the Critically Ill: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, April 29, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
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