Abdominal distension as a sign of tension pneumothorax
In both adults and children, abdominal distension (which may be massive in children) may be a sign of tension pneumothorax. […]
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December 2009
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Characteristic ECG signs of LAD occlusion without ST elevation
In a single centre observational study over 10 years of patients undergoing acute PCI of the left anterior descending (LAD) […]
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ACEP pneumonia statement
The American College of Emergency Physicians has conducted an evidence review and issued a policy regarding two critical issues surrounding […]
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Is cervical spine protection always necessary following penetrating neck injury?
This short cut review in the Best Bets format attempted to answer the question: “is cervical spine protection always necessary […]
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New College of Emergency Medicine Guidelines
New guidelines from the (UK) College of Emergency Medicine are available at http://www.collemergencymed.ac.uk by going to he Clinical Effectiveness Committee […]
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Can venous blood gases replace arterial gases?
A comprehensive summary of the literature presented by Professor Anne-Maree Kelly in June 2009 at 4ème SYMPOSIUM INTERNATIONAL BLOOD GASES […]
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Spinal imaging and immobilisation may be unnecessary in many GSW patients
A retrospective review of 4204 patients sustaining gunshot wounds (GSW) to the head, neck or torso examined the incidence of […]
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2009 H1N1 guidance
Guidance on infection control measures is available from the CDC website
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Cuffed tracheal tubes for children
In a prospective randomised controlled multi-centre trial, cuffed tracheal tubes were compared with uncuffed tubes in 2246 children aged from […]
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Acute medicine guidelines
The Acute Medicine in the Emergency Department Seminar refers to a number of guidelines from different sources. Go to the […]