This episode reviews the basics of cervical spine clearance in adult blunt trauma patients including

• Deciding between clinical decision tools
• What to do in the intoxicated/obtunded patient
• What to do after a negative CT in a patient with persistent neck pain and no neurological symptoms

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Lauren Westafer

In this episode, we review a new clinical policy from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) on the use of risk stratification tools and D-dimer to exclude non-traumatic thoracic aortic dissection.

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Historically, RhD immunoglobulin was recommended in Rh-negative patients presenting after spontaneous or induced abortion. However, guideline recommendations around the world have largely changed, and now recommend forgoing prophylaxis in most of these cases. We review the evidence and guidelines.

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Lauren Westafer

This episode discusses asthma guidelines and a systemic review and network meta-analysis on the use of inhaled corticosteroids for asthma.

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Lauren Westafer