J Emerg Med
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Comparison of Outpatient Department-Referred and Self-Referred Patients in the Emergency Department.
Patients present to emergency departments (EDs) from a variety of backgrounds, which may help inform decision making. ⋯ OPD-referred ED patients might have more severe and complex conditions and need comprehensive care management.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Use of Transparent Film Dressing to Faciliate Mask Ventilation in Bearded Patients.
Mask ventilation is a critical airway procedure made more difficult in the bearded patient. ⋯ gov, Number NCT04274686.
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Comment Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
Additive Value of Intranasal Fentanyl on Ibuprofen for Pain Management of Children with Moderate to Severe Headaches: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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The adoption of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has greatly improved the ability to rapidly evaluate unstable emergency department (ED) patients at the bedside. One major use of POCUS is to obtain echocardiograms to assess cardiac function. ⋯ EchoNet-POCUS can be applied to bedside echocardiogram videos in real time using commodity hardware, as we demonstrate in a prospective pilot study.