J Emerg Med
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Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is an essential tool for risk-stratifying patients with pulmonary embolism (PE), but its availability is limited, often requiring hospitalization. Minimal research exists evaluating clinical and laboratory criteria to predict lack of abnormal TTE findings. ⋯ The PEACE (Pulmonary Embolism and Abnormal Cardiac Echocardiogram) criteria, composed of six variables, is highly effective in predicting abnormal TTE in patients with PE, potentially identifying who is safe for early discharge from the hospital.
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Tracheal intubation is the gold standard for airway management in emergency medicine, but more difficult to apply for inexperienced individuals than laryngeal mask airway (LMA). ⋯ Medical students without previous airway experience can successfully insert LMAs after a short introduction. Thiel-fixed specimens are suitable for studies as well as for training in LMA application.
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Transvenous pacemaker placement is an integral component of therapy for severe dysrhythmias and a core skill in emergency medicine. ⋯ An understanding of transvenous pacemaker placement is essential for emergency clinicians.