IV vs. PO: Which Antibiotics Are Better for Common ED Infections?
The perceived need for intravenous antibiotics drives many hospital admissions. In a sense, the decision to administer…
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IV vs. PO: Which Antibiotics Are Better for Common ED Infections?
The perceived need for intravenous antibiotics drives many hospital admissions. In a sense, the decision to administer... -
What the Data Say about TXA as for Trauma
Tranexamic acid (TXA) seems to have many uses. But where do we stand on the evidence? The... -
In Uncomplicated AFib, Is Electrical or Chemical Rhythm Control Best?
The Case A 52-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of palpitations and presyncope...
What the Data Say about TXA as for Trauma
Tranexamic acid (TXA) seems to have many uses. But where do we stand on the evidence? The…
In Uncomplicated AFib, Is Electrical or Chemical Rhythm Control Best?
The Case A 52-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of palpitations and presyncope…
What Emergency Physicians Need to Know About Anti-Inflammatory Monoclonal Antibodies
If you watch network prime-time news programs at all, you can’t help but be impressed by the…
Fluoroquinolones Are in the FDA Spotlight Again
During FOAMcast, we like to cover guidelines that affect emergency physicians. But we don’t just cover the…
Reprioritizing the ABCs of Trauma Care for Polytrauma Patients
While advanced trauma life support has traditionally emphasized the “ABC” (airway, breathing, and circulation) approach for all…
A Rational Approach to Pulmonary Embolism Evaluation
Emergency department over-investigation is, perhaps, nowhere more pervasive than in the workup of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE)….
A Case Example: Reversing Anticoagulant Dabigatran with Idarucizumab
The Case A 75-year-old man presents to your emergency department via paramedics. His transport time was about…
New-Drug Details: Reversing Anticoagulant Dabigatran with Idarucizumab
Idarucizumab (Praxbind) is the first and only specific reversal agent for a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC) approved…
Important Information about the Seasonal Acute Flaccid Myelitis Outbreak
Nothing is more concerning to parents and emergency health care providers than a serious illness that primarily…