EM-Rōnin 2-22-25

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ECG

There was a great article on non-STEMI occlusive MI patterns recently on Annals of Emergency Medicine but it did lack actual ECG images. I’ve expanded on the article to add 4-6 examples of each pattern. Check it out here.

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Literature Review

Ever been told that opioid withdrawal is non life-threatening? That might not be true. I briefly break down the evidence in this literature review.

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Hyponatremia

Did you know an amp of 8.4% sodium bicarbonate (commonly stocked in crash carts) is theoretically equivalent to 6% NaCl in osmolarity? Refresh on hyponatremia and management with this list of FOAMed articles from the past.

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Have a great weekend,

Eric Tang, MD