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Intravenous Hydroxocobalamin for Cyanide Poisoning From Smoke Inhalation: A Comprehensive Scoping Review
Robert Dunne, MD1 rkdunne@wayne.edu ∙ Jeffrey M. Goodloe, MD2 ∙ James J. Augustine, MD3 ∙ Tommy Begres, DNP, EMTP-IC4 ∙ Remle P. Crowe, PhD, NREMT5 ∙ Erica Carney, MD6 Abstract Smoke inhalation from closed-space fire can result in hydrogen cyanide (HCN) exposure, an underrecognized contributor to morbidity and mortality in burn and smoke inhalation victims. Hydroxocobalamin, a vitamin B12 precursor, is recommended by the American Heart Association for suspected HCN poisoning; however, evidence
PODCAST: Acute Coronary Occlusion
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the February 2026 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Diagnosis and Management of Acute Coronary Occlusion 00:00 – Introduction & Welcome 01:21 – Episode Overview: Acute Coronary Occlusion 02:06 – Why This Topic Matters: Statistics &
PODCAST: So What: Are C-Collars on the Path of the Dinosaurs – Part 1 of 2
In this episode, Dr. Howie Mell sits down with Dr. Ken Milne about recent data and evidence on the use of cervical collars and cervical motion restriction. The question the work to answer is whether it's time for the C-collar to follow backboards and dinosaurs into the relative history of
Which RBBB Patterns Need the Cath Lab?
Written by Catherine Burger Patients presenting with anginal symptoms and a new right bundle branch block (RBBB) on ECG or RBBB-specific high-risk features should prompt emergent evaluation for reperfusion therapy. Signs of a deadly RBBB This narrative review focuses primarily on the cautious evaluation and treatment of patients with RBBB
Rebelem: MDCalc Wars: GCS Alternatives in the ED: SMS and FOUR Score
MDCalc Wars: GCS Alternatives in the ED: SMS and FOUR Score Written by Eric Steinberg DO, MEHP REBEL EM Medical Category: Neurology, Trauma brainstem reflexes, coma scale, FOUR Score, full outline of unresponsiveness, gcs, gcs alternatives, glasgow coma scale, level of consciousness, loc, MDCalc, MDCalc Wars, motor score, neuro exam, neuro monitoring, neurological assessment, simplified motor scale, sms score, TBI, trauma evaluation, Traumatic Brain Injury February 23, 2026 🧭 REBEL Rundown 🗝️
PODCAST: Home Where I Wanted to Go After Anaphylaxis
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadReference: . Timing of repeat epinephrine to inform paediatric anaphylaxis observation periods: a retrospective cohort study. Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. July 2025 Dr. Kammeron Brissett Guest Skeptic: Dr. Kammeron Brissett is a pediatric emergency medicine fellow at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. She completed her pediatrics residency
NEJM: Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes
Rachel Lampert 1, Kimberly G Harmon 2 Affiliations Expand PMID: 41534044 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMra2312555 Abstract. The incidence of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes varies according to age, race and ethnic group, sex, sport, and social determinants of health. The common causes of sudden cardiac arrest include cardiomyopathies, electrical disorders, coronary-artery anomalies, and other cardiac structural abnormalities.
To pack or plug: American Association for the Surgery of Trauma multicenter evaluation of hemorrhage control interventions in pelvic fracture management
Melike N Harfouche 1, Leslie Sult, Jason D Sciarretta, Samuel R Todd, Christopher F O'Neil, Jonathan P Meizoso, Allison McNickle, Douglas Fraser, Millicent Croman, Joseph J Dubose Collaborators, Affiliations Expand PMID: 41533046 DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004856 Abstract Introduction: Mortality from pelvic ring fractures (PRFs) complicated by hemorrhagic shock remains high, and there are limited high-quality data to guide care.