RAP 68
1) Learning Curve for Intubation in the ED
Review Summary
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Source:
- Author: Sanjay Arora, MD
- Reviewer: River Cook, MD
6
BEEM Rater Scale
3
Educational Utility
7
Evidence Based Medicine
Takeaway
Some of us don’t get enough tubes in residency to be competent per this study. Get the tubes Y’all.
2) Amiodarone vs. Lidocaine in In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Review Summary
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Source:
- Author: Megan Hilbert
- Reviewer: Rae Hohle, MD
4
BEEM Rater Scale
3
Educational Utility
5
Evidence Based Medicine
Takeaway
Lidocaine may result in better outcomes than amiodarone in patients experiencing in-hospital cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia.
3) CT Angiogram vs. Invasive Angiogram for CAD
Review Summary
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Source:
- Author: DISCHARGE Trial Group
- Reviewer: Chris Han, MD
4
BEEM Rater Scale
4
Educational Utility
6
Evidence Based Medicine
Takeaway
CT Angio performs as well in women as men for intermediate pre-test probability for CAD in stable chest pain, and results in less procedural complications.
4) Magnesium for Migraines
Review Summary
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Source:
- Author: Sam Parnell
- Reviewer: Stella Duong, MD
4
BEEM Rater Scale
3
Educational Utility
5
Evidence Based Medicine
Takeaway
No statistically significant differences in ED length of stay, rescue analgesia, or adverse effects when comparing magnesium, metoclopramide, and prochlorperazine for migraines.
5) Acute Severe Aortic Stenosis causing Cardiogenic Shock
Review Summary
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Source:
- Author: Katrina Augustin, MD
- Reviewer: Allie Schick, MD
5
BEEM Rater Scale
5
Educational Utility
4
Evidence Based Medicine
Takeaway
Management of severe aortic stenosis causing cardiogenic shock is nuanced, with emphasis on maintaining diastolic BP and avoiding tachycardia.