Psych Clearance Labs - evidenced based?

Routine Labs For Psychiatric Patients in the ED

Still being asked to get labs as part of medical clearance despite an unremarkable history and physical? Read up on the current guidelines and literature concerning this practice.

More Controversial EM Topics

1. Heparin and ACS ( 🔗 Link)

2. IV Contrast and AKI ( 🔗 Link)

3. Targeted Temperature Management (🔗 Link)

    

ECG in Toxicology

ECGs can reveal the earliest signs of toxicity. Our latest post offers a simple approach to interpreting ECG’s in the setting of toxic ingestion. Read the article to refine your skills.

Top FOAMed of December 2024

1. Mpox in adult patients: updates on diagnosis and clinical management in the ED (emDocs)

2. Does the literature support medications for stable, monomorphic ventricular tachycardia? (emDocs)

3. RENOVATE Trial - High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Noninvasive Ventilation in Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure (The Bottom Line)

4. Sudden Palpitations in a Young Adult (Dr. Smith’s ECG Blog)

5. Hyperangulated Video Laryngoscopy (EMCrit 390)

6. Phoenix Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock (SGEM)

   Complete List of December’s FOAMed