Can J Emerg Med
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Assessing a learner in the course of a hectic emergency department (ED) rotation is a daunting task for both experienced and new supervisors. This is particularly true if the learner is not doing well. ⋯ It is critical that teachers strive for clarity, consistency, honesty, and adherence to due process in their learner assessments. This article provides an evidence-informed approach to succeeding with such an approach to clinical assessment.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Examination of staphylococcal stethoscope contamination in the emergency department (pilot) study (EXSSCITED pilot study).
The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of Staphylococcus-contaminated stethoscopes belonging to emergency department (ED) staff and to identify the proportion of these that were Staphylococcus aureus or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). ⋯ This study indicates that although stethoscope contamination rates in these EDs are high, the prevalence of S. aureus or MRSA on stethoscopes is low.
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What is the role of steroids in septic shock in the emergency department? ⋯ To assess the safety and efficacy of low-dose hydrocortisone therapy for patients with septic shock and to compare outcomes based on response to corticotropin testing.