Critical Care & Emergencies (all articles)
Guideline: Appropriate Use of Antimicrobial Agents across the Surgical Pathway
1 Jan, 2018 | 12:21h | UTC
Top 10 Cardiology Stories of 2017
1 Jan, 2018 | 12:20h | UTCMandrola’s Top 10 Cardiology Stories of 2017 – Medscape (free registration required)
Meta-Analysis of Culprit-Only vs Multivessel PCI in Patients with STEMI and Multivessel Coronary Disease
1 Jan, 2018 | 12:14h | UTCMeta-Analysis of Culprit-Only Versus Multivessel Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Multivessel Coronary Disease – American Journal of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: STEMI Patients With Multivessel Disease Best Served by a Single, Complete Procedure: Meta-analysis – TCTMD (free)
Related Systematic Review: Complete versus culprit-only revascularisation in ST elevation myocardial infarction with multi-vessel disease – Cochrane Library (free) AND Summary How should we deal with non-culprit lesions during a STEMI? A mid-night conundrum – Evidently Cochrane (free)
Top Nephrology-Related Stories of 2017
1 Jan, 2018 | 12:16h | UTCTop nephrology-related stories of 2017 – NephJC (free)
Portal Vein Thrombosis: A Primer for Emergency Medicine Physicians
1 Jan, 2018 | 12:01h | UTCPortal Vein Thrombosis: A Primer for Emergency Medicine Physicians – emDocs (free)
Guideline: Variceal Bleeding
31 Dec, 2017 | 15:35h | UTC
Best 10 ICU Trials of 2017
29 Dec, 2017 | 19:44h | UTCBest 10 ICU Trials of 2017 – from The Bottom Line (free)
(via @azevedo_lcp and @Gas_Craic see Tweet with infographic summarizing the review)
Review: Occult Knee Injuries Pearls and Pitfalls
29 Dec, 2017 | 19:35h | UTCEM Cases: Occult Knee Injuries Pearls and Pitfalls – emDocs (free)
Review: Phenobarbital Monotherapy for Alcohol Withdrawal
29 Dec, 2017 | 19:32h | UTCPhenobarbital monotherapy for alcohol withdrawal: Reloaded – PulmCrit (free)
Related review: Management of Acute Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome in Critically Ill Patients – Pharmacotherapy (free)
Related systematic review: Patient Outcomes Associated With Phenobarbital Use With or Without Benzodiazepines for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: A Systematic Review – Hospital Pharmacy (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Performance Improvement: Insulin Dosing Error in a Patient With Severe Hyperkalemia
29 Dec, 2017 | 17:48h | UTCInsulin Dosing Error in a Patient With Severe Hyperkalemia – JAMA (free)
Review: Inpatient Management of Diabetic Foot Infections
28 Dec, 2017 | 17:16h | UTCInpatient Management of Diabetic Foot Infections: A Review of the Guidelines for Hospitalists – Journal of Hospital Medicine (free PDF)
Clinical Policy: ED Management of Patients Needing Reperfusion Therapy for Acute STEMI
28 Dec, 2017 | 17:00h | UTC
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Focused Emergency Medicine Review
28 Dec, 2017 | 17:05h | UTCAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Focused Emergency Medicine Review – emDocs (free)
Guideline: Management Strategies for Gallbladder Drainage in Patients with Acute Cholecystitis
28 Dec, 2017 | 16:59h | UTC
Review: Management of Venous Thromboembolism
27 Dec, 2017 | 21:47h | UTCUpdate on the management of venous thromboembolism – Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine (free)
Research: Early Recurrence and Major Bleeding in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation Treated With NOACs
27 Dec, 2017 | 21:08h | UTC“Composite rates of recurrence and major bleeding were 12.4% in patients who initiated NOACs within 2 days after acute stroke, 2.1% in those who initiated NOACs between 3 and 14 days, and 9.1% in patients who initiated NOACs >14 days after acute stroke. Future randomized studies to assess timing of initiation and choice of agent in patients with acute stroke and AF are warranted”.
WHO Recommendation on Tranexamic Acid for the Treatment of Postpartum Haemorrhage
27 Dec, 2017 | 21:06h | UTCUpdated WHO Recommendation on Tranexamic Acid for the Treatment of Postpartum Haemorrhage (free PDF)
Commentary: Updated WHO recommendation on intravenous tranexamic acid for the treatment of post-partum haemorrhage – The Lancet Global Health (free)
Review: New Trends in Anaphylaxis
27 Dec, 2017 | 20:51h | UTCNew trends in anaphylaxis – Allergo Journal International (free)
Systematic Review: Is Treatment With Corticosteroids Beneficial for People With Pneumonia?
26 Dec, 2017 | 23:35h | UTCRelated: Corticosteroids for Pneumonia: Ready for Primetime? – emDocs (free)
“Corticosteroid therapy reduced mortality and morbidity in adults with severe CAP; the number needed to treat for an additional beneficial outcome was 18 patients (95% CI 12 to 49) to prevent one death. Corticosteroid therapy reduced morbidity, but not mortality, for adults and children with non-severe CAP”
Review – Healthcare-Acquired Infections: Prevention Strategies
26 Dec, 2017 | 23:29h | UTCHealthcare-acquired infections: prevention strategies – Internal Medicine Journal (free)
Source: Hospital Medicine Virtual Journal Club
Research: Topical Tranexamic Acid Compared With Anterior Nasal Packing for Treatment of Epistaxis in Patients Taking Antiplatelet Drugs
26 Dec, 2017 | 23:12h | UTCTopical Tranexamic Acid Compared With Anterior Nasal Packing for Treatment of Epistaxis in Patients Taking Antiplatelet Drugs: Randomized Controlled Trial – Academic Emergency Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Topical TXA in Epistaxis – R.E.B.E.L.em (free)
Review: Diagnostic Value of the Physical Examination in Patients With Dyspnea
26 Dec, 2017 | 20:17h | UTCReview: Diagnostic value of the physical examination in patients with dyspnea – Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine (free)
Meta-Analysis: Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty vs Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in the Treatment of Unprotected Left Main Stenosis
26 Dec, 2017 | 23:09h | UTC“PCI is associated with a reduction in the risk of major cardiovascular outcomes at short-term follow-up in patients with LMCA stenosis; but at long term, MACCE rate is increased for PCI”
Meningococcal Disease, a Clinical and Epidemiological Review
26 Dec, 2017 | 20:16h | UTC
Review: Lithium-Induced Electrocardiographic Changes
26 Dec, 2017 | 20:06h | UTCLithium-induced electrocardiographic changes: A complete review – Clinical Cardiology (free)