RAP 55
1) Patient-Reported Opioid Pill Consumption After an ED Visit
Review Summary
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Source:
- Author: Sanjay Arora, MD
- Reviewer: Joe Pasquerella, MD
4
BEEM Rater Scale
3
Educational Utility
5
Evidence Based Medicine
Takeaway
A limited prescription of opioids for patients who are experiencing acute pain is a reasonable practice, although this topic may benefit from more prospective study.
2) Identifying Human Trafficking in the ED
Review Summary
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Source:
- Author: Hanni Soklosa, MD
- Reviewer: River Cook, MD
4
BEEM Rater Scale
4
Educational Utility
1
Evidence Based Medicine
Takeaway
The ED is at the forefront of the human trafficking interface and should be considered in the differential of any abused or vulnerable patients.
3) High-Dose Nitroglycerin for SCAPE
Review Summary
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Source:
- Author: Salim Rezaie, MD
- Reviewer: Josh Loiseau, MD
3
BEEM Rater Scale
3
Educational Utility
3
Evidence Based Medicine
Takeaway
NIV and NTG may be useful therapies to prevent ICU admission or intubation in patients with SCAPE but external validity may be needed.
4) Immediate Cardioversion vs Rate Control and Delayed Cardioversion for Acute Atrial Fibrillation
Review Summary
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Source:
- Author: Paul Dorion, MD
- Reviewer: Jacy O'Keefe, MD
6
BEEM Rater Scale
7
Educational Utility
7
Evidence Based Medicine
Takeaway
Expectant management in patients versus cardioversion is non-inferior. There was no difference in potential risks or patient reported quality of life.
5) How to Get a Better View of the Cords on Laryngoscopy
Review Summary
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Source:
- Author: Aaron Lacy, MD
- Reviewer: Casey Woster, MD
5
BEEM Rater Scale
5
Educational Utility
6
Evidence Based Medicine
Takeaway
Anatomy is power. Understanding the position of the hyoepiglottic ligament is crucial when intubating with a Macintosh blade.