The benefits of steroids versus steroids plus antivirals for treatment of Bell’s palsy: a meta-analysis

The link below is for the EM Journal Club meeting on 10/19/2010.

The benefits of steroids versus steroids plus antivirals for treatment of Bell’s palsy: a meta-analysis

ABSTRACT:
Objective To determine whether steroids plus antivirals
provide a better degree of facial muscle recovery in
patients with Bell’s palsy than steroids alone.
Design Meta-analysis

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Implementation of the Canadian C-Spine Rule

The link below is assigned reading for EM Journal Club on July 29,2010.

Implementation of the Canadian C-Spine Rule

Effects of tranexamic acid

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Management of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) by D-dimer

Management of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) by D-dimer
Attached are the articles for Journal Club.

Management of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) by
D-dimer and multi-slice computed tomography in outpatients:
an outcome study

The performance of STA-Liatest D-dimer assay in out-patients
with suspected pulmonary embolism

The usefulness of five D-dimer assays in the exclusion of deep
venous thrombosis

Clinical Features From the History and Physical Examination
That Predict the Presence or Absence of Pulmonary Embolism in
Symptomatic Emergency Department Patients: Results of a
Prospective, Multicenter Study

Journal Club Assessment Form
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All residents should be prepared to discuss all of the articles

Dexamethasone as Add-On Therapy in Children

Dexamethasone as Add-On Therapy in Children
Attached are the articles for Journal Club for 12/15.

1 versus 3 Days of Dexamethasone Add-On Therapy in Children With Streptococcal Pharyngitis

CLINICAL EFFICACY OF DEXAMETHASONE FOR ACUTE EXUDATIVE PHARYNGITIS

Dr. Kaplan asks, "Do you think the benefits of pain reduction for pharyngitis outweigh potential risks associated with steroid use on the general population?"

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All residents should be prepared to discuss all of the articles

Pregnancy Risks and Birth Defects

Attached are the articles for EM Conference 11/19/09

Antibacterial Medication Use During Pregnancy and Risk of Birth Defects.

Effects of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine on Pneumococcal Meningitis.

ED Throughput : Examining hospital and other significant factors.

The Effect of Hospital Bed Occupancy on Throughput in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Objective: Although it has been suggested that high hospital occupancy leads to emergency department (ED) overcrowding and impedes ED throughput, there are limited data defining this relationship. The objective of this study is to examine whether high inpatient hospital occupancy negatively affects throughput in a pediatric ED.

The Effect of Emergency Department Expansion on Emergency Department Overcrowding
Objective: To examine the effects of emergency department (ED) expansion on ambulance diversion at an urban, academic Level 1 trauma center.

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Medical Treatment for Small Stones in the Lower Ureter

Tamsulosin for Ureteral Stones in the Emergency Department:
A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Study objective: The adrenergic antagonist tamsulosin hydrochloride has become an increasingly common adjunct in the treatment of ureteral calculi; however, its efficacy in a general emergency department (ED) population has not been investigated.

Attached are the articles for Journal Club which will be held on 09/15/09.

Medical Treatment for Small Stones in the Lower Ureter

Tamsulosin for Ureteral Stones in the Emergency Department


Journal Club Assessment Form
There will be no paper copies distributed.
Please print these out if you wish to have a hard copy.
All residents should be prepared to discuss all of the articles.