Academic Emergency Medicine Journal
@aem-journal.bsky.social
The official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM). Elevating the human condition in times of emergency.
New in #AEM: In a prospective multicenter study, Dr. Harrison et al. found that blood pressure reductions after diuretics during ADHF are modest and hypotension is likely rare. #EM #Cardiology
New in #AEM: Dr. Erkan Boğa (@kullaniciadiniz) comments on the "AI chasm" in ED clinical decision support systems. A call for alignment with implementation science and frontline physicians.
A study from @ImageSim found that eccentrically located gestational sacs were most at risk of diagnostic error and emergency physician diagnostic confidence was associated with competency in pregnancy #POCUS interpretation. #AEM #EM #Ultrasound
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.
A study from @nsbedi @The_BMC @BMCSurgery @BostonTrauma @liallee1 found notable toxicology and EtOH testing discrepancies across two Level I trauma centers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. #AEM #EM #CPR #Epinephrine