Author: Ian Stiell

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vertigo
ENT, Featured, Journal Club, Neurology

Diagnostic accuracy of the STANDING algorithm in patients with isolated vertigo: a multicentre prospective study (STANDING-M)

Diagnostic accuracy of the STANDING algorithm in patients with isolated vertigo: a multicentre prospective study (STANDING-M).  Ronchetti M,et al. Emerg Med J.... Read more.
methoxyflurane
Anesthesiology, Featured, Journal Club, Pain Medicine

Comparison of inhalational methoxyflurane, intranasal fentanyl, and intravenous morphine for treatment of prehospital acute pain in Norway (PreMeFen): a randomised, non-inferiority, three-arm, phase 3 trial.

Comparison of inhalational methoxyflurane, intranasal fentanyl, and intravenous morphine for treatment of prehospital acute pain in Norway (PreMeFen): a randomised,... Read more.
nausea
Gastroenterology, Journal Club

Efficacy and Safety of Pharmacologic Therapies for Nausea and Emesis in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-analysis

Efficacy and Safety of Pharmacologic Therapies for Nausea and Emesis in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-analysis.  deSouza... Read more.
patient having a stroke
Journal Club, Neurology

Intra-arterial Tenecteplase for Acute Stroke After Successful Endovascular Therapy: The ANGEL-TNK Randomized Clinical Trial

Methodology: 4.5/5 Usefulness: 4/5 Miao Z, et al. JAMA. 2025 Aug 19;334(7):582-591. doi: 10.1001/jama.2025.10800. Question and Methods: To compare clinical outcomes... Read more.
ECMO
Cardiology, Critical Care, Journal Club

Temporary mechanical circulatory support in infarct-related cardiogenic shock: an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomised trials with 6-month follow-up

Methodology: 4/5 Usefulness: 1/5 Thiele H, et al. Lancet. 2024 Sep 14;404(10457):1019-1028. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01448-X Question and Methods: Does routine... Read more.
bipap non invasive
Critical Care, Full Article, Respirology

High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Noninvasive Ventilation in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure: The RENOVATE Randomized Clinical Trial

Methodology: 3.5/5 Usefulness: 3/5 RENOVATE Investigators and the BRICNet Authors; et al. JAMA. 2025 Mar 11;333(10):875-890. doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.26244. Question... Read more.
Descending Type B aortic dissection
Cardiothoracic Surgery, emergency, Featured, Full Article, Journal Club

Diagnostic Accuracy of D-Dimer for Acute Aortic Syndromes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Methodology: 3/5 Usefulness: 4/5 Essat M, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2024 Jun 18:S0196-0644(24)00260-9  Question and Methods: Using systematic review methodology, the... Read more.