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Academic Emergency Medicine Journal
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The official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM). Elevating the human condition in times of emergency.
In this letter from Dr. Samadian a novel 1-month sabbatical program emphasizing flexibility and wellness over traditional career development was beneficial for their well-being, but had less of an effect on advancing their academic career.
August 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A study from @nsbedi @The_BMC @BMCSurgery @BostonTrauma @liallee1 found notable toxicology and EtOH testing discrepancies across two Level I trauma centers.
August 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Standards for Point-of-Care Ultrasound Research Reporting (SPUR) can aid researchers, reviewers, and clinicians in the design, dissemination, and critical appraisal of POCUS research.
August 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Children with asthma often still have trouble breathing after emergency department treatment. This pilot trial is the next step toward answering if IV magnesium can help.
August 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A study from @AlexJankeMD found that as Veterans across the country increasingly seek care at VA and non-VA emergency departments, it is essential to ensure Veterans are receiving high-value care.
August 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This recent validation study from Dr. Ohle found the Sudbury Vertigo Risk Score effectively identifies the risk of a serious diagnosis in patients with dizziness and can guide further investigation, consultation, and treatment decisions.
August 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A recent RCT from Dr. Turkucu found that smaller doses of Ketamine may be sufficient for procedural sedation. There was no significant difference in recovery agitation, sedation duration, and changes in vital signs between 0.5 and 1 mg/kg IV ketamine.
August 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A recent survey study from Dr. Bartz finds that while most ED doctors support the provision of abortion care, they do not routinely provide this care due to a variety of factors including lack of knowledge, lack of training, and legal and institutional restrictions.
August 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Spanish & Portuguese speakers were less likely to be restrained or sedated, while other language groups faced higher odds in a recent retrospective review from Dr. Wong.

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August 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A new randomized trial from Dr. Otterness finds that TENS significantly reduces back pain in ED patients compared to a sham procedure. Fewer meds were needed, and there was higher patient satisfaction.

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August 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Use of ED Critical Care Consult teams may reduce need for ICU admission by 14% and increase Critical Care billings in the ED. A win for patients and the system! Read more in this study from @MICUnerd

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July 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The 10 research questions identified from this modified Delphi study inform future work by researchers, funders, policy makers, and other key decision makers who aim to meaningfully advance the management of pain in children cared for in the emergency care setting.

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July 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
New study from Dr. Acharya enhances Geriatric Trauma Outcome Score (GTOS) with improved clinical utility using Net Benefit & Decision Curve Analysis.

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July 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This study from Dr. Yasuda, using data from 95 hospitals in Japan, highlights the critical role of timely administration in improving 30-day neurological outcomes and survival rates for patients with OHCA and non-shockable rhythms.
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July 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This study by @JustinBrooten, @DrJSpeiser showed that initial labs and vital signs in the ED could identify over 80% of patients who later died during hospital admission. Early assessment can further support earlier provision of palliative care in appropriate cases.
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July 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This study from Dr. Arnold found that few children with blunt torso trauma and one or two PECARN predictor variables present have intraabdominal injury. Those with GCS score <14, however, are at highest risk for intraabdominal injury.

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July 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
These narratives from Dr. Gutman demonstrate ways in which experienced racism, both past and present, may inform how parents receive and respond to gaps in PCC and offers perspectives to promote health equity.

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July 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
In a prospective cohort study of 280 gender minority ED patients, we found that more than 1 in 3 experienced a suicide attempt prior to the ED visit. The identified risk and protective factors inform ED efforts to detect and reduce suicide risk in this population.

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July 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
CRISPE, a new CDI in a study from Dr. Harrison, was developed and internally validated while MELD variants were externally validated to predict 14- day and 30- day mortality in cirrhosis patients presenting to the ED.

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July 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A standardized sepsis orderset was associated with decreased racial disparities in antibiotics timing and mortality in this study from. Dr. Hunter.

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July 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This letter to the editor from Dr. Nakahara describes how the private‐sector “auxiliary EMS” model is complementing formal EMS in Japan.
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June 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Check out the latest Brass Tacks: Concise Reviews of Published Evidence which focuses on Endovascular Therapy for Acute Vertebrobasilar Occlusion Stroke.
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May 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Findings from this research letter by @ulahwang and team indicate an opportunity in the ED for early recognition and detection of patients at risk for undiagnosed dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
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May 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The first paediatric ED mental health Delphi study has been conducted in Australia. We have identified important research themes and data points which can be reviewed in this paper from @DrSimonCraig and team.
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May 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
ED discharge planning laws may increase linkage to outpatient mental health care, but additional measures are needed to sustain that linkage to care. Read more in this study from Dr. Choo.
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May 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM