Comparing the efficacy of intravenous morphine versus ibuprofen or the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen in patients with closed limb fractures: a randomized clinical trial

Comparing the efficacy of intravenous morphine versus ibuprofen or the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen in patients with closed limb fractures: a randomized clinical trial

by , , | Jun 24, 2024 | Full Article, Journal Club, Trauma

Methodology: 3.5/5 Usefulness: 2/5 Nasr Isfahani M, et al. BMC Emerg Med. 2024 Jan 25;24(1):15.  Question and Methods: This triple blinded RCT of 158 patients with isolated closed limb fractures assessed pain scores at 1-hour following the administration of...
Effect of Bougie Use on First-Attempt Success in Tracheal Intubations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effect of Bougie Use on First-Attempt Success in Tracheal Intubations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

by , , | May 13, 2024 | Airway, Anesthesiology, Full Article, Journal Club

Methodology: 4/5 Usefulness: 3/5 von Hellmann R, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2024 Feb;83(2):132-144.  Question and Methods: Systematic review of 18 studies (12 RCT) of adult patients comparing bougie use vs standard of care in tracheal intubations to evaluate first-attempt...
Expedited transfer to a cardiac arrest centre for non-ST-elevation out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (ARREST): a UK prospective, multicentre, parallel, randomised clinical trial

Expedited transfer to a cardiac arrest centre for non-ST-elevation out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (ARREST): a UK prospective, multicentre, parallel, randomised clinical trial

by , , | Feb 12, 2024 | Cardiology, Critical Care, Full Article, Journal Club, Prehospital and Transport Medicine

Methodology: 5/5 Usefulness: 3/5 Patterson T, et al. Lancet. 2023 Oct 14;402(10410):1329-1337. Patients who sustain an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest without signs of ST elevation had no improvement in mortality or functional neurological outcomes when transported to...
Early versus delayed antihypertensive treatment in patients with acute ischaemic stroke: multicentre, open label, randomised, controlled trial

Early versus delayed antihypertensive treatment in patients with acute ischaemic stroke: multicentre, open label, randomised, controlled trial

by , , | Jan 2, 2024 | Critical Care, Full Article, Journal Club, Neurology

Methodology: 4/5 Usefulness: 2/5 Liu L, et al. BMJ. 2023 Oct 9;383:e076448.  Question: Do early vs delayed blood pressure management in patients with mild-moderate acute ischemic strokes decrease death or dependency at 90 days? Methods: Randomization to early (24 hrs)...
Early and Empirical High-Dose Cryoprecipitate for Hemorrhage After Traumatic Injury: The CRYOSTAT-2 Randomized Clinical Trial

Early and Empirical High-Dose Cryoprecipitate for Hemorrhage After Traumatic Injury: The CRYOSTAT-2 Randomized Clinical Trial

by , , | Nov 22, 2023 | Featured, Full Article, Hematology, Journal Club, Trauma

Methodology: 3.5/5 Usefulness: 4/5 Davenport R, et al. JAMA. 2023 Oct 12:e2321019.  Editorial: Contemporary Adjuncts to Hemorrhage Control. Question and Methods: In trauma patients with major hemorrhage, does early cryoprecipitate (6g fibrinogen) administration...