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Azithromycin vs. Doxycycline for CAP in Hospita...

Clinical Implications for the ED: For admitted CAP patients receiving a beta-lactam, consider: Azithromycin > Doxycycline for mortality benefit and shorter hospital stays. These results may inform empiric antibiotic choice...

Clinical Factors Associated With Ventricular Dy...

Clinical Takeaways: QTc ≥ 500 ms alone does not predict dysrhythmia. Focus on physiologic instability: Bradycardia Acid-base status Hemodynamic compromise If none of the above are present, risk of ventricular...

Acute Prevention of the Heart Attack: The Ident...

Prodromal symptoms are the “Rosetta Stone” of heart attack prevention. Early identification shifts intervention earlier in the ischemic timeline, offering a window to prevent progression to full-blown MI or sudden...

Hyperangulated Video Laryngoscopy in the Emerge...

Most errors stem from improper blade positioning and challenges with anterior ETT delivery. Educational interventions should focus on: Optimizing patient positioning Stylet shaping Hand positioning techniques Targeted training could reduce...

Association of Cannabis Use With Cardiovascular...

Cannabis use—especially daily use—is associated with significantly increased odds of adverse cardiovascular outcomes, even among nonsmokers and younger adults. The more days used per month, the greater the risk.

Emergency Department Ketamine Sedation: Frequen...

Ketamine is extremely safe as a sole agent for pediatric ED procedural sedation. Serious complications are exceedingly rare. Be cautious in older children (≥10) and if opioids are co-administered. Routine...