by Julie Ingratta, Hans Rosenberg, Jeff Perry | Oct 30, 2023 | Journal Club, Radiology
Methodology: 1.5/5 Usefulness: 1.5/5 Loke DE, et al. CJEM. 2022 Mar;24(2):206-213. Question and Methods: Trying to quantify gender disparities in CT turnaround time and ED LOS and determine if intervention in the form of protocolized point-of -care pregnancy testing...
by Julie Ingratta | Nov 10, 2022 | Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Orthopedics, Trauma
The acutely injured knee can often be challenging to assess when there is no associated fracture. Identifying the possible non-bony acute pathology is important to help discern the most appropriate approach to treatment for the patient. Assessment History Mechanism...
by Julie Ingratta, Alex Coutin | Jul 14, 2022 | Addictions, emergency, Featured, Gastroenterology, Grand Round Summaries, Main page, Public health, Toxicology
With legalization, and increased ease of access to marijuana, there is increased focus on the diagnosis of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, with broader media attention and thus patient awareness to this entity. History: Cannabis (Cannabis sativa spp.) has been...
by Julie Ingratta, Jeff Perry, Hans Rosenberg | Jan 31, 2022 | Journal Club, Orthopedics
Methodology: 2/5 Usefulness: 2.5/5 Gagnon R, et al. Acad Emerg Med. 2021 Aug;28(8):848-858. doi: 10.1111/acem.14237. Question and Methods: RCT to assess if direct access to Physiotherapy (PT) in the ED could reduce pain interference on function, pain intensity as well...
