FOAMcast - An Emergency Medicine Podcast

Outpatient management of pulmonary embolism for low-risk patients has been encouraged for several years. However, little is known about pulmonary embolism diagnosed and managed exclusively in the outpatient setting. In this study, Vinson et al describe the course of patients diagnosed with PE and managed in the outpatient setting in an integrated healthcare delivery system.

Shownotes/References: FOAMcast.org

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Lauren Westafer

Direct download: PEPc.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:03pm EDT

The diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism (PE) has evolved over the past few years to include probability or risk-adjusted D-dimer. The YEARS algorithm includes an elevated D-dimer threshold for some risk groups and has been found to be safe and reduce imaging in several studies, including in pregnant patients. Now, this multicenter trial by Freund et al evaluates use of YEARS and age-adjusted D-dimer compared with an age-adjusted approach alone.

Shownotes/References: FOAMcast.org

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Lauren Westafer

Direct download: YEARS_update_2021.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:04am EDT

A seminal single-center study in 2018 by Driver et al found a 98% first-pass success in patients undergoing endotracheal intubation in the Emergency Department. This multi-center randomized control trial examines bougie vs stylet in a wider array of settings

Show notes/references: FOAMcast.org

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Lauren Westafer

Direct download: bougie_driver_2021.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:41am EDT

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