Maggie Davis, MD, MPH
@maggiedavismd
University of Washington EM interested in critical care, Tufts Med MD/MPH 2020, Cornell 2016
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31-07-2019 00:21:36
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The very simple (and self-explanatory) probe to bone test is 87% sensitive and 83% specific for osteomyelitis! According to a 2016 systematic review. Cook County EM #FoaM4Cook
Differentiating seizure vs. syncope can be difficult based on history alone- but remember that tongue biting is 99% specific for seizure! Unfortunately only 24% sensitive. #FoaM4Cook Cook County EM
What's the evidence for soft tissue wound irrigation? RCT at StanfordEM found no difference in infection between sterile saline and tap water. Tap water is a safe and cost effective method for soft tissue irrigation. #FoaM4Cook Cook County EM
What's the best bedside test for pneumothorax? A 2014 meta-analysis found that chest xray has a 46% sensitivity and 100% specificity while bedside ultrasound has 87% sensitivity and 99% specificity. Don't miss a pneumo by relying on xray alone! #FoaM4Cook Cook County EM
Calcium channel blockers can be as effective as adenosine in treating stable SVT, with fewer side effects. Check out this great overview aliem.com/2016/03/calciu… #FoaM4Cook Cook County EM
Avoid lumbar spine imaging in the ED for adults with non-traumatic back pain unless the patient has severe/progressive neuro deficits or suspicion for serious underlying condition (vertebral infection, cauda equina syndrome, or cancer w/ bony metastasis) #FoaM4Cook Cook County EM
Former clerkship student Margaret Davis and faculty aL'Ai alvarez, MD present Trick: Peritonsillar abscess drainage 3.0 | All the steps with added variations. bit.ly/peritonsillar
