by Emma Ferguson, Josee Malette | Apr 15, 2021 | Cardiology, Grand Round Summaries
It is not uncommon to see patients present to the Emergency Department with Hypertension. One in 4 Canadians has a diagnosis of hypertension, and chronic hypertension is the leading cause of disability-adjusted life expectancy (which considers for the quality of life...
by Hans Rosenberg | Mar 29, 2021 | Full Article, Journal Club, Rheumatology
Methodology: 2/5 Usefulness: 2/5 van der Geest KSM, et al. JAMA Intern Med. 2020 Oct 1;180(10):1295-1304. Question and Methods: Systematic review and meta-analysis of 68 studies to identify clinical and laboratory findings that can help identify patients with GCA...
by Michael Hale, Kate O'Connell | Nov 5, 2020 | Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Neurosurgery, Radiology
The diagnosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) carries with it remarkable morbidity and mortality. Case fatality rates approach 50% 1,2 Of those who survive, half will experience chronic disability and a significant reduction in health-related quality of...
by Jeff Perry, Shahbaz Syed | Nov 13, 2017 | Commentary, Featured, Infographics, Journal Club, landmark
Dr. Perry and Colleagues have previously derived and validated the Ottawa SAH rule for patients with suspected subarachnoid hemorrhage, here we present the multicenter prospective validation of the rule1, with some insight on the rule from Dr. Perry himself! Note that...
by emottawa | Feb 15, 2016 | Grand Round Summaries, Neurology
For those of us who work in the Emergency Department, we are very well versed in migraine management. We see these patients frequently, and typically don’t hesitate to utilize our typical maxeran/toradol/fluids combo, as it is typically very effective. But what...
