Critically Appraised Topic: Can TAPSE diagnose pulmonary embolism?
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Dr. Knox, M.D., discusses the literature on TAPSE to diagnose pulmonary embolism.
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Critically appraised topic: Does ultrasound or landmark based knee arthrocentesis result in greater success in obtaining a diagnostic sample of fluid?
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Dr. Kovalsky, M.D., dives into the literature on landmark and ultrasound approach to arthrocentesis.
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Critically Appraised Topic: In the Era of High-Sensitivity Troponins, Is There Still a Role for Coronary CTA In The ED?
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Dr. Crowley, M.D., dives into the literature on coronary CTA in the era of high-sensitivity troponins.
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Critically Appraised Topics: Optimal dosing of acetazolamide in the prophylaxis of acute mountain sickness (AMS)?
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Dr. Leary, D.O., looks into the literature on Diamox in acutemountain sickness.
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Critically Appraised Topic: Do trigger point injections with lidocaine lead to lowering pain for patients with point tenderness in their neck or back when compared to standard therapies?
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Dr. Collins, M.D., discusses the literature on trigger points.
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Critically Appraised Topic: Does pre-charging the defibrillator before rhythm analysis improve hands-off time in patients suffering cardiac arrest with shockable rhythm?
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Dr. Jacob C. Martin, M.D. discusses two papers on pre-charging during cardiac arrest.
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Beta-Blocker & Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity
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Dr. Jacob C. Martin, M.D., summarizes his lecture on Beta-Blocker & Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity.
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Hydrocarbon Exposure & Toxicity
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Dr. Jacob C. Martin, M.D., discusses Hydrocarbon Toxicity
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Critically Appraised Topic: In cosmetically sensitive areas such as the face, do nonabsorbable sutures have overall better cosmetic outcomes in comparison to absorbable sutures when rated by both physicians and patients?
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Study 1: This was a RCT comparing scar cosmesis between 5-0 polypropylene (PP) sutures and 5-0 fast absorbing plain gut (FG) during layered repair of linear cutaneous surgery wounds. The study design used a split-wound, within person design. Inclusion criteria included: >18 y/o, scheduled for cutaneous surgical procedure with predictive linear closure, and willingness to return for follow-up visits.
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