Practical Summaries in Acute Care Archives – November 1, 2004
November 1, 2004
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Outcome of Patients With Non-diagnostic US in First-trimester Pregnancy
The use of pelvic ultrasound (US) performed by emergency physicians has gained acceptance in many emergency departments for the evaluation of patients in their first trimester of pregnancy who present with symptoms referable to the pregnancy.Epley Maneuver for BPV
The study was a prospective, randomized, single-blind placebo-controlled trial of consecutive adult ED patients presenting to a university teaching hospital with benign positional vertigo (BPV).Erythromycin, QT-Interval Prolongation, and the Risk of Sudden Death
Drug-drug interactions are a potentially hazardous pitfall of practicing medicine; physicians are confronted with new drugs and must become knowledgeable of their adverse effects as well as the potential for interactions with other medicines.Special Feature: Rational Use of Antibiotics in Bronchitis
Unnecessary prescriptions for antibiotics are the most important factor in the development of antimicrobial resistance, needlessly exposing patients to the risk of adverse drug reactions and dramatically increasing health care costs.ECG Review: The QRS Complex in Lead V2
The electrocardiogram (ECG) in the Figure was obtained from a 73-year-old man with documented coronary disease and heart failure. He now presents with a 10-day history of dyspnea. How would you interpret his ECG?Trauma Reports Supplement