http://www.ebmedicine.net/EMP Emergency Medicine Practice en-us Copyright ©2013 EB Practice, LLC d.b.a. EB Medicine DW@EBMEDICINE.NET (DW) si@ebmedicine.net (Stephanie Ivy) http://www.ebmedicine.net/publicationImages/Emergency_Medicine_Practice_evidence_based_CME.gif http://www.ebmedicine.net/EMP 54 16 This issue of Emergency Medicine Practice reviews the evidence regarding the types of palliative care that can be provided to patients in the emergency department who are suffering significant breathing discomforts at the end of life. http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_364 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_364 Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 This issue reviews the evidence regarding important considerations in pregnant trauma patients, including the primary and secondary survey as well as the possibility for Rh exposure, placental abruption, uterine rupture, and the need for a prompt perimortem cesarean section in the moribund patient. http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_360 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_360 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Traumatic brain injury is the most common cause of death and disability in young people, with an annual financial burden of over $50 billion per year in the United States. http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_357 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_357 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 This review examines the recent literature on the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation. http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_354 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_354 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Since the 2008 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice on TIA was published, there have been numerous studies focusing on improving risk stratification and early management strategies in TIA. This update will provide the best available evidence on diagnosing and managing TIAs. http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_350 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_350 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 This issue presents a review of the current evidence guiding the emergency medicine approach to the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary embolism. http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_347 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_347 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 This review assesses the evidence on the causes and treatments of angioedema in the emergency department and reviews the new therapeutic options available for treatment of angioedema based on their effectiveness, price, and availability. http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_343 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_343 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Manifestations of hyponatremia, which is one of the more common electrolyte abnormalities in clinical medicine, depend on multiple factors, including the chronicity of the symptoms, the absolute level of sodium, and the patient’s overall health. http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_338 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_338 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Emergency Medicine Practice's Pertinent Practice Pearls: October 2, 2012 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_342 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_342 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Emergency Medicine Practice's Pertinent Practice Pearls: September 18, 2012 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_337 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_337 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Emergency Medicine Practice's Pertinent Practice Pearls: September 4, 2012 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_336 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_336 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 This review assesses the burgeoning research in the field and reviews current clinical guidelines and decision rules on mild traumatic brain injury, addressing the concept of serial examinations to identify clinically significant intracranial injury, the approach to pediatric and elderly patients, and the management of patients who are on anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents or have bleeding disorders. http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_333 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_333 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Emergency Medicine Practice's Pertinent Practice Pearls: August 21, 2012 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_332 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_332 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Emergency Medicine Practice's Pertinent Practice Pearls: August 7, 2012 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_331 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_331 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 This evidence-based review summarizes the pathophysiology, historical factors, diagnostic strategies, and demographics that influence the experience of pain and provides recommendations for a variety of treatment options. http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_327 http://www.ebmedicine.net/showTopic_327 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400