LLSA Readings: 2025
Anesthesia
Gottlieb M, Penington A, Schraft E. Digital nerve blocks: a comprehensive review of techniques. J Emerg Med 2022 Oct;63(4):533-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2022.07.002. Epub 2022 Oct 11. PMID: 36229322.
This comprehensive review outlines the various techniques for digital nerve blocks, emphasizing anatomical considerations, procedural steps, and comparative efficacy. It highlights that while multiple techniques (e.g., dorsal, transthecal, volar) are effective, individual preferences and specific clinical situations may guide the optimal choice. The review also addresses common pitfalls and complications, aiding in clinical decision-making.
Cardiology
Houseman BS, Martinelli AN, Oliver WD, et al. High-dose nitroglycerin infusion description of safety and efficacy in sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema: the HI-DOSE SCAPE study. Am J Emerg Med 2023 Jan;63:74-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2022.10.018. Epub 2022 Oct 18. PMID: 36327753.
Endocrine
Glaser N, Fritsch M, Priyambada L, et al. ISPAD clinical practice consensus guidelines 2022: diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state. Pediatr Diabetes 2022 Nov;23(7):835-56. doi: 10.1111/pedi.13406. PMID: 36250645.
Epidemiology
Garcia RA, Spertus JA, Girotra S, et al. Racial and ethnic differences in bystander CPR for witnessed cardiac arrest. N Engl J Med 2022 Oct 27;387(17):1569-78. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2200798. PMID: 36300973; PMCID: PMC9760357.
Gastroenterology
Bridwell RE, Long B, Ramzy M, et al. Balloon tamponade for the management of gastrointestinal bleeding. J Emerg Med 2022 Apr;62(4):545-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2021.11.004. Epub 2022 Jan 20. PMID: 35065859.
Infectious Disease
Niforatos JD, Richard E. Rothman RE. Update on emerging infections from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ann Emerg Med 2022;80(1):68-70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2022.05.017
Ophthalmology
Edlow JA, Hoffmann B. Managing patients with acute visual loss. Ann Emerg Med 2022 May;79(5):474-84. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2021.10.019. Epub 2021 Dec 16. PMID: 34922777.
Otolaryngology
Hosseinialhashemi M, Jahangiri R, Faramarzi A, et al. Intranasal topical application of tranexamic acid in atraumatic anterior epistaxis: a double-blind randomized clinical trial. Ann Emerg Med 2022 Sep;80(3):182-8. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2022.04.010. Epub 2022 Jun 23. PMID: 35752521. Paired with companion article: Rech MA, Gottlieb M. Can’t stop, won’t stop: the return of tranexamic acid for epistaxis. Ann Emerg Med 2022 Sep;80(3):189-91. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2022.04.032. Epub 2022 Jul 13. PMID: 35842341.
Pulmonary
- American Board of Emergency Medicine Key Advances Panel. Outpatient treatment for pulmonary embolism. Key Advances Clinical Policy Alert. June 2023. Accessed September 7, 2023.
- Munshi L, Mancebo J, Brochard LJ. Noninvasive respiratory support for adults with acute respiratory failure. N Engl J Med 2022 Nov;387(18):1688-98. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra2204556. PMID: 36322846.
- Papi A, Chipps BE, Beasley R, et al. Albuterol-budesonide fixed-dose combination rescue inhaler for asthma. N Engl J Med 2022 Jun 2;386(22):2071-83. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2203163. Epub 2022 May 15. PMID: 35569035 [Disclaimer: This study sponsored by AstraZeneca, which produces the drug mentioned in the article.]
Toxicology
Pistore A, Penney S, Bryce R, et al. A retrospective evaluation of phenobarbital versus benzodiazepines for treatment of alcohol withdrawal in a regional Canadian emergency department. Alcohol 2022 Aug;102:59-65. doi: 10.1016/j.alcohol.2022.05.001. Epub 2022 May 13. PMID: 35569673.