Evidence Based Medicine

Critical Care Mini-fellowship: The Thinker – Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) and Medical Decision-making

Author: Taylor Conrad Edited by: Eden Kim, Taylor Douglas, Robby Allen What is EBM? Evidenced-Based Medicine (EBM) is an important part of all medical disciplines and has been integral throughout the development of Emergency Medicine. According to the Agency for Healthcare and Research Quality (AHRQ) at the Department of Health Read more…

EM Controversies: Antibiotics for nasal packing?

Author: Robby Allen, MD Edited by: Eden Kim MD, Roshanak Benabbas MD Acknowledgments: Michael Lucchesi MD, Aleksandr Gleyzer MD   Our “EM controversies” lecture series continued with a faculty showdown: Dr. Lucchesi versus Dr. Gleyzer. Watch the debate here. Their Challenge? Antibiotics for nasal packing. What does the evidence say? Read more…

D-dimer for aortic dissection screening: is it ADvISEDable? A (relatively) brief lit review

Introduction As far as dangerous causes of chest pain go, acute aortic syndromes (aortic dissection, intramural thrombus, and penetrating aortic ulcer) can present a real diagnostic dilemma. They’re rare (with a prevalence of around 2-4 per 100,000 individuals), seem to present in a myriad of ways, and are invariably life-threatening. Read more…