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Explain it: CT and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

emergencypdx@gmail.com — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:28:33 +0000

ercast.org Explain it: CT and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Sensitivity of computed tomography performed within six hours of onset of headache for diagnosis of subarachnoid haemorrhage While the paper has been out for a while and has even been covered on ERcast, it still causes quite a bit of confusion. This 10 minute breakdown (which is part of a monthly lecture series I give [...]

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The Constipation Manifesto

emergencypdx@gmail.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:29:25 +0000

ercast.org The Constipation Manifesto

Direct Download Podcast There are many paths to laxation, below is my approach. Patient is on narcotics and you want to prevent constipation Choice 1. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 17g/1 glass per day. Up to 3 doses daily if needed Choice 2. PEG + fecal inotrope/stimulant. Senna first choice Choice 3. Docusate + Senna Docusate alone [...]

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Constipation Manifesto – references and recommended reading

emergencypdx@gmail.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:03:04 +0000

ercast.org Constipation Manifesto – references and recommended reading

Baker, Susan, et al. Constipation in Infants and Children: Evaluation and Treatment. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition: Volume 29(5) November 1999 pp 612-626 Rajindrajith, Shaman , et al. Constipation in Children: Novel Insight Into Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Management. J Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2011 January; 17(1): 35–47. Rome III Criteria for Constipation Bassotti G, et al. A practical approach to diagnosis and management of [...]

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The Suppository Conundrum

emergencypdx@gmail.com — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:05:20 +0000

ercast.org The Suppository Conundrum

Conventional wisdom suggests that suppositories should be placed apex (pointy end) first. After all, don’t torpedoes go pointy end first? What about arrows? And don’t forget the fencing sabre. It would seem that the rule of pointy end first is all around us. A universal constant. In Cairo, Egypt, 1991, the dogma was challenged. KH Abd-el-Maeboud et [...]

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Decision Tools: PERC, NEXUS and CURB-65

emergencypdx@gmail.com — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:36:25 +0000

ercast.org Decision Tools: PERC, NEXUS and CURB-65

Is NEXUS dead? Are we admitting too many patients with pneumonia? How useful is the PERC rule? It’s all about decision rules on this episode of ERcast. Ryan Radecki from EM LIterature of Note joins us for a review of four papers: 1. Hospital admission decision for patients with community-acquired pneumonia: variability among physicians in an [...]

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Zen and the Art of Shoulder Reduction

emergencypdx@gmail.com — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:25:15 +0000

ercast.org Zen and the Art of Shoulder Reduction

Neil Cunningham has revolutionized how we manage shoulder dislocations. His technique uses anatomic positioning and focused muscle relaxation to atraumatically reduce the joint, oftentimes without sedation.

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Pediatric fever

emergencypdx@gmail.com — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:02:34 +0000

ercast.org Pediatric fever

A review of current guidelines and controversies in the evaluation of fever in neonates and infants under 90 days age.

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ERCAST has moved

emergencypdx@gmail.com — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:49:08 +0000

ercast.org ERCAST has moved

After wandering in the wilderness of pixelated paranoia – I have seen the light and decided to collate the accumulated eclectic into one central, pertinent repository of goodness…over at http://blog.ercast.org. The old link http://ercast.org still works and will direct you to the new site, so if that’s the one you have saved, no worries.

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Why You Should Get a Flu Shot

emergencypdx@gmail.com — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:08:49 +0000

ercast.org Why You Should Get a Flu Shot

I wonder if you are one of those Dumb Asses who do not get the flu shot each year? Yes. Dumb Ass. Big D, big A. You may be allergic to the vaccine, you may have had Guillain Barre, in which case I will cut you some slack. But if you don't have those conditions and you work in health care and you don't get a vaccine for one of the following reasons, you are a dumb ass.

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RLQ pain in pregnancy

emergencypdx@gmail.com — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:57:40 +0000

ercast.org RLQ pain in pregnancy

The list of potential badness in the pregnant patient with right lower quadrant pain is long and distinguished, but it often comes down to a simple question..."Does this patient have appendicitis?"

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