BEEM Journal Catalog
Volume 6 (2021)
Issue 604 (April 2021)
Issue 603 (March 2021)
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210301
What is the effect of prednisolone in preschool children with wheeze associated with acute respiratory illness? -
210302
Is low-dose ketamine as effective and safe as morphine for analgesia in the emergency department? -
210303
What is the risk of overcorrection of symptomatic hyponatremia with rapid intermittent bolus (RIB) versus slow continuous infusion (SCI) of hypertonic saline? -
210304
Can application of the YEARS algorithm safely exclude pulmonary embolism?
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210301
Issue 602 (February 2021)
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210201
From a patient's perspective, are antibiotics "just as good as" surgery for appendicitis? -
210202
What is the safety profile of ceftriaxone in pediatric patients, as determined by the frequency and type of adverse drug reactions documented in the published literature? -
210203
What are the latest guidelines for the diagnosis of acute aortic syndrome? -
210204
Does tranexamic acid reduce mortality from acute traumatic brain injury?
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210201
Issue 601 (January 2021)
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210101
Is a single troponin measurement below the level of detection superior to serial troponin measurements for the safe discharge of chest pain patients? -
210102
How does chest ultrasonography compare to supine chest radiography for the diagnosis of pneumothorax in trauma patients? -
210103
Is intranasal ketamine effective for the treatment of acute pain in children? -
210104
How do NSAIDs compare with other oral analgesics for treating acute soft tissue injuries?
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210101
Volume 5 (2020)
Issue 512 (December 2020)
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201201
Which variables are most associated with potentially missed appendicitis in the emergency department? -
201202
What are the effects of a high-dose 24-h infusion of tranexamic acid on death and thromboembolic events in patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding? -
201203
Do patients with severe COVID-19 benefit from the addition of dexamethasone to usual care? -
201204
Is antacid therapy alone more effective than combined with lidocaine in relieving epigastric pain?
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201201
Issue 511 (November 2020)
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201101
Are older adults taking direct oral anticoagulants at higher risk of hospital admission for hemorrhage with clarithromycin than with azithromycin? -
201102
Is the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen for pediatric pain superior to either analgesic alone? -
201103
Does the addition of ticagrelor to aspirin reduce the risk of ischemic events following mild acute ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack? -
201104
What is the risk of cardiovascular death among adults within days of a dispensed azithromycin prescription?
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201101
Issue 510 (October 2020)
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201001
Which is the optimum second-line therapy for adults and children with benzodiazepine-refractory convulsive status epilepticus? -
201002
How do N95 respirators compare to medical masks for preventing viral respiratory infections in healthcare workers? -
201003
Does the addition of N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide measurement to the Canadian Syncope Risk Score improve the prediction of 30-day serious adverse events in emergency department patients presenting with syncope? -
201004
Is there an association between pain, opioid treatment, and delirium in older adults in the emergency department?
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201001
Issue 509 (September 2020)
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200901
Which antibiotics commonly prescribed for acute otitis media are associated most with adverse events? -
200902
Is first attempt at pediatric lumbar puncture more successful with ultrasound guidance? -
200903
Is the Canadian Syncope Risk Score a valid clinical prediction tool for use in the emergency department? -
200904
For cardioversion of atrial fibrillation, is a strategy of drug–shock more effective than a shock-only and does pad placement make a difference?
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200901
Issue 508 (August 2020)
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200801
What is the clinical impact of the Ottawa subarachnoid hemorrhage rule and the 6-hour-computed tomography rule on investigation rates? -
200802
Is repeated antibiotic exposure associated with an increased body mass index by 4.5 years old? -
200803
Is conservative treatment for primary spontaneous pneumothorax noninferior to interventional treatment? -
200804
Does surgical repair within 6 hours of hip fracture diagnosis decrease mortality and major adverse events?
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200801
Issue 507 (July 2020)
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200701
Which of the 4 published decision aids provides the highest sensitivity to rule-out myocardial infarction and major adverse cardiac events? -
200702
Does oxygen via high-flow nasal cannula improve symptom relief compared to conventional oxygen therapy in palliative patients presenting with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure? -
200703
What is the diagnostic utility of troponin testing in elderly patients with nonspecific complaints? -
200704
Does application of the Feverkidstool reduce antibiotic prescritions for children with respiratory infections?
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200701
Issue 506 (June 2020)
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200601
Does irrigation with 20 minutes of cool running water reduce the need for skin grafts in children with burns? -
200602
How frequently do emergency physician pediatric musculoskeletal radiograph interpretations differ from radiologist interpretations and lead to adverse events? -
200603
What are the potential benefits and harms of suturing mammalian bite wounds? -
200604
Is the time to recovery from influenza-like illness reduced by adding oseltamivir to usual care?
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200601
Issue 505 (May 2020)
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200501
Can pulmonary embolism be ruled out through a combination of clinical assessment and d-Dimer testing? -
200502
What are the latest guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation following pediatric cardiac arrest? -
200503
Does antibiotic treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy reduce the development of pyelonephritis and associated risk of low birthweight and preterm birth? -
200504
What are the latest guidelines for the early management of acute ischemic stroke?
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200501
Issue 504 (April 2020)
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200401
Are patients with atrial fibrillation discharged sooner after electrical or chemical cardioversion first? -
200402
Does induced hypothermia (33°C during the first 24 hours) improve neurologic outcomes in patients with cardiac arrest and non-shockable rhythm? -
200403
What are the latest recommendations for assessing adult patients with acute nontraumatic headache? -
200404
Is a 0/1-hour high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T protocol noninferior to a 0/3-hour protocol in ruling out acute coronary syndrome in emergency department patients?
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200401
Issue 503 (March 2020)
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200301
What are the effects of tranexamic acid on head injury-related death, disability and adverse events in patients with acute traumatic brain injury? -
200302
Does the addition of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and codeine to paracetamol (acetaminophen) produce superior analgesia for acute musculoskeletal injuries? -
200303
Do ibuprofen doses greater than 400 mg provide more effective analgesia at 60 minutes? -
200304
Does C-Reactive Protein testing for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations reduce antibiotic use without harm?
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200301
Issue 502 (February 2020)
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200201
Is the incidence of influenza less in healthcare personnel wearing N95 respirator masks than those wearing standard medical/surgical masks? -
200202
Is sodium polystyrene sulfonate use associated with a higher risk of serious adverse gastrointestinal events at 30 days? -
200203
Is penicillin V four times daily for five days as effective as three times daily for 10 days for group A streptococci pharyngotonsillitis? -
200204
What are the 2019 recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of community-acquired pneumonia in adults?
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200201
Issue 501 (January 2020)
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200101
Does avoidance of antibiotic therapy for uncomplicated diverticulitis result in increased adverse outcomes in the longterm? -
200102
How well do specific electrocardiogram and high-sensitivity cardiac troponin criteria identify acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with chest discomfort and a left bundle branch block? -
200103
What is the incidence of unrecognized delirium in emergency departments and its impact on resources, patient function, and cognition at 60 days? -
200104
Does buddy taping boxer’s fractures provide better functional outcome than plaster immobilization?
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200101
Volume 4 (2019)
Issue 412 (December 2019)
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191201
What are the factors associated with fever phobia in caregivers and healthcare providers? -
191202
Does thrombolysis benefit patients with favorable perfusion imaging 4.5–9 hours after stroke onset? -
191203
How well does the extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (eFAST) exam detect pneumothoraces, pericardial effusions, and intra-abdominal free fluid in injured patients? -
191204
Are prednisolone and/or low-dose dexamethasone noninferior to standard-dose dexamethasone for croup?
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191201
Issue 411 (November 2019)
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191101
Is nasal compression with tranexamic acid superior to simple nasal compression and or Merocel packing for cessation of bleeding from anterior epistaxis? -
191102
Can ultrasonography detect pediatric elbow fractures? -
191103
Does dextrose in intravenous fluids benefit dehydrated children? -
191104
Can high-sensitivity troponin values at emergency department presentation help predict MI and 30-day outcomes?
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191101
Issue 410 (October 2019)
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191001
What is the safety and effectiveness of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation compared to standard medical care for acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema? -
191002
How effective is lithium compared to other treatments for acute mania? -
191003
What is the risk of thrombosis in non-surgical patients treated with systemic tranexamic acid? -
191004
Can a pregnancy-adapted algorithm safely avoid diagnostic imaging in pregnant women with suspected pulmonary embolism? -
191005
Is Tramadol safe and effective for the treatment of osteoarthritis?
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191001
Issue 409 (September 2019)
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190901
What is the diagnostic yield of computed tomography for patients presenting to the ED with syncope or patients hospitalized for syncope? -
190902
Does bedside dynamic ultrasonography increase successful peripheral intravenous access rates? -
190903
Is point-of-care ultrasound accurate for diagnosing shoulder dislocation compared to X-ray? -
190904
How is acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding best diagnosed and managed? -
190905
Which clinical findings best indicate a cardiac or non-cardiac cause of syncope?
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190901
Issue 408 (August 2019)
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190801
What proportion of syncopal episodes are caused by pulmonary embolism? -
190802
Is a wait-and-see approach noninferior to early cardioversion in achieving sinus rhythm 4 weeks after an emergency department visit for new-onset, symptomatic atrial fibrillation? -
190803
What are the relative risks of stroke and bleeding in patients with paroxysmal versus sustained (persistent or permanent) atrial fibrillation who take oral anticoagulants? -
190804
What is the accuracy of lung ultrasonography compared to X-ray for the diagnosis of cardiogenic pulmonary edema in patients presenting with dyspnea?
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190801
Issue 407 (July 2019)
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190701
What are the benefits and harms of intravenous maintenance fluids for children? -
190702
Does delayed antibiotic treatment for elderly patients with suspected urinary tract infection (UTI) increase severe adverse outcomes? -
190703
What are the benefits and harms of different types of immobilization for common distal radius fractures in children? -
190704
Does bag-mask ventilation decrease the low oxygen saturation during endotracheal Intubation?
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190701
Issue 406 (June 2019)
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190601
Does the HEART score predict major adverse cardiac events in emergency department chest pain patients? -
190602
Can patients with suspected opioid overdose be safely discharged 1-hour after naloxone administration? -
190603
Does early invasive coronary angiography and revascularization in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome within 12 hours of diagnosis reduce adverse outcomes? -
190604
Which antiarrhythmic drug therapy is best for pediatric shock-refractory ventricular fibrillation/pulseless ventricular tachycardia cardiac arrest? -
190605
Which physical findings best predict difficult endotracheal intubation?
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190601
Issue 405 (May 2019)
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190501
Does clopidogrel with aspirin compared to aspirin alone given in the first 24 hours after a high-risk transient ischemic attack or minor ischemic stroke reduce recurrent stroke and death? -
190502
Does premedication with midazolam or haloperidol of adults undergoing procedural sedation reduce ketamine-associated agitation? -
190503
Are intranasal ketamine and fentanyl similarly effective in the treatment of acute pediatric limb pain? -
190504
Which interventions are most effective for emergency contraception? -
190505
Do probiotics improve symptoms in children with acute moderate-to-severe gastroenteritis?
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190501
Issue 404 (April 2019)
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190401
Do antiarrhythmic drugs benefit patients with shockable cardiac arrest? -
190402
What are the frequency and associated short-term, adverse outcomes in high-risk patients of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescriptions? -
190403
What are the benefits and risks of dual antiplatelet treatment for acute minor ischemic stroke or high risk transient ischemic attack? -
190404
Can acetaminophen reduce febrile seizure recurrences during the same fever episode? -
190405
Can point-of-care ultrasound more accurately identify the cricothyroid membrane in patients with poorly defined neck anatomy than external palpation?
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190401
Issue 403 (March 2019)
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190301
Do critically ill people in need of fluid resuscitation benefit more from colloids or crystalloids? -
190302
Is 72-hour survival in adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest greater with initial endotracheal intubation or laryngeal tube insertion? -
190303
In out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients, does a supraglottic airway device improve favorable functional outcome at 30 days compared with endotracheal intubation? -
190304
Does the HEART Pathway identify patients at low risk of a major adverse cardiac event at 1-year without increasing health care utilization? -
190305
Do patients with uncomplicated acute rhinosinusitis benefit from antibiotic treatment? -
190306
Do antiarrhythmic drugs benefit patients with shockable cardiac arrest?
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190301
Issue 402 (February 2019)
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190201
Is bag-mask ventilation during out-of-hospital cardiorespiratory arrest noninferior to endotracheal intubation for favorable neurological outcome? -
190202
Is treatment of central venous thrombosis more effective and safer with low-molecular weight or unfractionated heparin? -
190203
Does the prehospital administration of thawed plasma reduce mortality in trauma patients at risk for hemorrhagic shock? -
190204
Is ketamine an effective alternative to parenteral opioids for the treatment of acute pain? -
190205
Does pelvic examination improve the diagnosis of sexually transmitted disease in young females? -
190206
Is epinephrine a safe and effective treatment for cardiac arrest? -
190207
How effective are glucocorticoids for the treatment of croup in children? -
190208
Does abscess incision and drainage with point-of-care ultrasonography reduce clinical failure?
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190201
Issue 401 (
January 2019
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190101
Does use of a bougie improve first-attempt emergency intubation success in difficult airway patients? -
190102
Can computed tomographic pulmonary angiography safely exclude pulmonary embolism? -
190103
Which vasopressors are associated with the best outcomes for adults in cardiac arrest? -
190104
Can bedside airway examination screening tests detect difficult to manage airways in the presence of normal anatomy? -
190105
Do patients with low-risk pulmonary embolism discharged early on rivaroxaban require fewer hospitalization days compared to standard of care? -
190106
Do balanced crystalloids versus saline decrease the risk of adverse outcome events in noncritically ill adults?
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190101
Volume 3 (2018)
Issue 312 (December 2018)
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181201
Is there benefit of antibiotics following incision and drainage of uncomplicated skin abscesses? -
181202
How accurate is the urinalysis for urinary tract infections in febrile infants 60 days and younger? -
181203
Does oseltamivir within 48 hours of influenza symptom onset in children reduce the time to symptom resolution? -
181204
Does intravenous fluid infusion rate or composition affect neurologic outcomes in children with diabetic ketoacidosis? -
181205
Does slow infusion reduce the associated dysphoric side effects of ketamine? -
181206
Are Pigtail catheters as safe and effective as chest tubes for the initial treatment of pneumothorax?
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181201
Issue 311 (November 2018)
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181101
Does cross-checking cases with another physician reduce the emergency department adverse event rate? -
181102
Is QTc prolongation in poisoned patients associated with an increased risk of death? -
181103
Does application of the pulmonary embolism rule-out criteria rule result in an inferior rate of thromboembolic events over 3 months among very low-risk patients with suspected pulmonary embolism? -
181104
Does tamsulosin promote ureteral stone expulsion? -
181105
How accurate is chest ultrasonography for the diagnosis of pneumothorax and hemothorax in adult trauma patients?
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181101
Issue 310 (October 2018)
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181001
Do balanced crystalloids versus saline decrease the risk of adverse outcome events in critically ill adults? -
181002
Is honey an effective treatment for acute cough in children? -
181003
In acute ischemic stroke and high-risk transient ischemic attack patients, does the addition of clopidogrel to daily aspirin reduce the risk of major ischemic vascular events at 90 days? -
181004
Is trimethoprim for urinary tract infection associated with increased adverse events in the elderly? -
181005
Is there an association between fasting before procedural sedation and adverse events in children?
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181001
Issue 309 (September 2018)
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180901
Can antidotes be delivered via the intraosseous route? -
180902
Do systemic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus-active antibiotics improve cure rates following abscess incision and drainage? -
180903
What is the optimal treatment of superficial thrombophlebitis of the legs in relieving symptoms and preventing venous thromboembolism? -
180904
Are alpha-blockers effective as medical expulsive therapy for ureteral stones?
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180901
Issue 308 (August 2018)
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180801
What are the effects of nebulized hypertonic saline solution (≥ 3%) in reducing morbidity in children up to 24 months of age with acute bronchiolitis? -
180802
Is supplemental oxygen beneficial for normoxic patients with acute myocardial infarction? -
180803
In patients presenting to the emergency department with syncope, what is the prevalence of pulmonary embolism and venous thromboembolism at first evaluation and within 90 days? -
180804
Is high-velocity nasal insufflation less effective than noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation in the treatment of emergency department patients with respiratory failure? -
180805
How accurate is computed tomography in the diagnosis of intra-abdominal injuries in stable patients with anterior abdominal stab wounds? -
180806
How beneficial and safe Is liberal versus conservative supplemental oxygen for acutely ill adults?
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180801
Issue 307 (July 2018)
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180701
What is the epidemiology of bacteremia in febrile infants aged 60 days and younger? -
180702
Is the combination of an anti-inflammatory drug with an opioid more effective for musculoskeletal injury pain in children than either agent alone? -
180703
What is the comparative effectiveness of antiarrhythmics for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest for patients with refractory ventricular fibrillation? -
180704
Is topical tranexamic acid effective for anterior epistaxis in patients taking antiplatelet therapy? -
180705
Does early treatment with high-flow oxygen therapy in infants with bronchiolitis and hypoxemia reduce the escalation of care?
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180701
Issue 306 (June 2018)
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180601
Is morphine superior to ibuprofen for relieving children’s pain at home, after minor orthopedic surgery? -
180602
Does tamsulosin effectively and safely facilitate passage of large, distal ureteric stones? -
180603
What is the risk for emergency neurosurgery or death in children with isolated skull fractures? -
180604
Do intravenous sodium bicarbonate or sodium chloride with oral acetylcysteine or placebo prevent acute kidney injury and major adverse outcomes in high-risk patients undergoing angiography? -
180605
Is 2 days of dexamethasone for children with acute asthma less effective than 5 days of prednisone?
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180601
Issue 305 (May 2018)
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180501
Is point-of-care ultrasound during resuscitation associated with delays in chest compressions? -
180502
Are there benefits or harms in treating asymptomatic bacteriuria? -
180503
Can the Testicular Workup for Ischemia and Suspected Torsion score risk stratify pediatric males with acute scrotum? -
180504
Is the Broselow tape an accurate weight-estimation instrument and effective drug-dosing guide for pediatric emergencies?
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180501
Issue 304 (April 2018)
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180401
Does a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen provide similar pain reduction to a combination of acetaminophen and an opioid for emergency department patients with acute extremity pain? -
180402
Can symptoms and physical examination findings identify children with radiographic pneumonia? -
180403
Does apneic oxygenation increase the average lowest oxygen saturation during rapid sequence intubation? -
180404
Is Coronary CT angiography superior to standard-of-care for detecting atherosclerotic disease in patients with acute chest pain?
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180401
Issue 303 (March 2018)
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180301
In patients with suspected myocardial infarction without hypoxemia, what is the effect of routine oxygen therapy compared to ambient air on mortality? -
180302
Can complete blood cell counts accurately identify febrile infants with bacteremia or bacterial meningitis? -
180303
What are the benefits and harms of using corticosteroids as an adjunct treatment for sore throat? -
180304
How well does the Ottawa Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Rule detect or rule out subarachnoid hemorrhage?
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180301
Issue 302 (February 2018)
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180201
What is the risk of acute kidney injury, renal replacement therapy, and mortality after computed tomography with intravenous contrast compared with computed tomography without use of contrast? -
180202
Which medications are associated with adverse events in procedural sedation for children? -
180203
Does oral prednisolone reduce symptom duration and severity in nonasthmatic adults with acute lower respiratory tract infection? -
180204
How well does bivalve cast immobilization maintain reduction of pediatric displaced forearm fractures?
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180201
Issue 301 (January 2018)
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180101
Does focused assessment with sonography for trauma examination decrease the rate of abdominal computed tomography scans in hemodynamically stable pediatric patients with blunt torso trauma? -
180102
Does oxygen via nasal cannula during the apneic period of endotracheal intubation reduce hypoxemia? -
180103
Which is the most effective and least harmful method of reducing pulled (nursemaid’s) elbow? -
180104
Is haloperidol an effective single agent treatment for psychosis-induced aggression or agitation?
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180101
Volume 2 (2017)
Issue 212 (December 2017)
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171201
Is modified Valsalva maneuver more effective than the standard Valsalva maneuver in terminating paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia? -
171202
Which compression-to-ventilation methods for cardiac arrest are associated with better outcomes? -
171203
Does nebulized 3% hypertonic saline treatment in the emergency department reduce the rate of hospital admissions among infants with a first episode of acute bronchiolitis? -
171204
Can high-flow nasal cannula oxygen reduce respiratory rate in patients with cariogenic pulmonary edema?
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171201
Issue 211 (November 2017)
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171101
Do critically ill adults requiring vasopressor support benefit from a higher target mean arterial pressure? -
171102
Do femoral nerve blocks reduce acute pain and use of opioids in elderly patients with hip fractures? -
171103
Does more rapid sepsis treatment reduce in-hospital mortality? -
171104
Does the addition of Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole to Cephalexin improve the clinical cure of cellulitis?
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171101
Issue 210 (October 2017)
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171001
Does oral dexamethasone without antibiotic increase acute sore throat symptom resolution in adults? -
171002
Does early administration of tranexamic acid reduce death in women with post-partum hemorrhage? -
171003
What is the rate of traumatic intracranial hemorrhage from a ground-level fall in patients taking antithrombotic therapy? -
171004
Does procedural sedation with ketofol produce fewer recovery reactions than ketamine?
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171001
Issue 209 (September 2017)
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170901
Does early goal-directed therapy reduce mortality among patients with severe sepsis or septic shock? -
170902
Do intravenous first-line benzodiazepines terminate seizures faster than non-intravenous routes? -
170903
Does the Quick-Wee method facilitate faster clean catch urine collection in infants? -
170904
Does needle aspiration for spontaneous pneumothorax reduce hospital length-of-stay compared to chest tube drainage? -
170905
Which head injury decision rule for children is most accurate?
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170901
Issue 208 (August 2017)
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170801
Which clinical findings can best rule in/out acute appendicitis in children? -
170802
Do patients presenting to the emergency department with chest pain require cardiac monitoring? -
170803
How accurate is point-of-care focused echocardiography in predicting outcome of resuscitation in cardiac arrest patients? -
170804
Is ketamine an effective adjunct for acute pain in the emergency department? -
170805
Which early rule-out strategy for early rule-out acute myocardial infarction using high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I should be favored for clinical implementation in routine care?
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170801
Issue 207 (July 2017)
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170701
How effective is high-flow nasal cannula therapy at preventing endotracheal intubation in adults? -
170702
Do patients undergoing intravenous contrast-enhanced computed tomography experience increased incidence of acute kidney injury? -
170703
Is Ketamine effective at reducing pain over 120 minutes when used as an adjunct to opioid therapy? -
170704
Does the addition of diazepam to naproxen improve low back pain and improve functional outcomes? -
170705
Does emergency physician prescribing of opioids contribute to patient long-term opioid use? -
170706
Do patients treated in hospital for community-acquired pneumonia benefit from the addition of corticosteroid therapy?
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170701
Issue 206 (June 2017)
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170601
What are the most recent recommendations for management of carbon monoxide poisoning? -
170602
What is the comparative effectiveness of 10, 15, and 30 mg of intravenous ketorolac in reducing pain at 30 minutes in patients presenting to the emergency department acute pain? -
170603
How well do the European Society of Cardiology pathway and High-STEACS algorithm rule out acute myocardial infarction? -
170604
What is the accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound in diagnosing abscess in emergency department patients with skin and soft tissue infections compared to standard care? -
170605
Is there benefit to combining inhaled beta-agonist and anticholinergic agents for the emergency management of adults with asthma?
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170601
Issue 205 (May 2017)
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170501
Is it safe to rule out acute pulmonary embolism with stand-alone D-dimer testing below 750 µg/L? -
170502
Can patients with large ureteric stones benefit from treatment with alpha-blockers? -
170503
What is the effectiveness of shared decision-making facilitated by a decision aid in patients with low-risk chest pain? -
170504
Is therapeutic hypothermia beneficial for traumatic brain Injury in adult and pediatric patients? -
170505
How well does of point-of-care-ultrasound identify pediatric forearm fractures?
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170501
Issue 204 (April 2017)
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170401
What are the target hemoglobin levels for red blood cell transfusion among hemodynamically stable adult patients? -
170402
In older adults with a hip fracture, does a regional femoral nerve block in the emergency department followed by a continuous fascia iliaca block by anesthesiologist improve pain control and walking abilities? -
170404
Which is the most effective reduction maneuver for nursemaid’s elbow in toddlers? -
170405
What are the most recent recommendations for the management of antithrombotic-associated intracranial hemorrhage?
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170401
Issue 203 (March 2017)
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170301
What is the prevalence of pulmonary embolism among patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? -
170302
What are the key recommendations for evaluation of adult patients with suspected transient ischemic attack in the emergency department? -
170303
In a meta-analysis of patients with a confirmed diagnosis of ureteral stone, is tamsulosin more effective than placebo in improving stone passage? -
170304
Is there benefit from percutaneous coronary intervention for post-arrest patients without ST-elevation myocardial infarction? -
170305
In patients with severe sepsis, does hydrocortisone prevent progression to septic shock? -
170403
What is the prevalence of pulmonary embolism in patients admitted to hospital for first-time syncope?
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170301
Issue 202 (February 2017)
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170202
Does a 1:1 ratio, mixed combination of propofol and ketamine result in fewer adverse respiratory events than propofol alone for adult patients requiring procedural sedation and analgesia? -
170203
Can a low concentration of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T at emergency department presentation, combined with the history and electrocardiogram rule out major adverse cardiac events within 30 days? -
170204
In adult patients requiring urgent reversal of warfarin, do prothrombin complex concentrates and fresh frozen plasma result in different rates of all-cause mortality? -
170205
What is the efficacy of amiodarone on survival after cardiac arrest compared to lidocaine or placebo?
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170202
Issue 201 (January 2017)
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170101
Which patient characteristics and investigations are most accurate for diagnosing subarachnoid hemorrhage? -
170102
Are procainamide and amiodarone effective for terminating well-tolerated ventricular tachycardia? -
170103
Is video laryngoscopy superior to direct laryngoscopy for the endotracheal intubation of critically ill patients? -
170104
Is the “Step-by-Step” approach to manage young febrile infants effective? -
170105
Do corticosteroids improve recovery of facial motor function in patients with Bell’s palsy? -
170201
What are the effects of amiodarone on survival and neurological outcome after cardiac arrest?
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170101
Volume 1 (2016)
Issue 112 (December 2016)
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161201
Which is the most effective dose of intravenous ketamine for pediatric procedural sedation and analgesia in the emergency department? -
161202
How should emergency physicians manage infants with brief resolved unexplained events? -
161203
What are the benefits and harms of neuraminidase inhibitors for the prevention and treatment of influenza, and what was their impact on mortality during the 2009A/H1N1 influenza epidemic? -
161204
What is the relative efficacy of intensive versus standard antihypertensive treatment in patients with spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage? -
161205
What are the relative benefits and adverse effects of antibiotic therapy for otitis media with effusion aka “glue ear”?
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161201
Issue 111 (November 2016)
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161101
What are the risks and benefits of antiepileptic drug treatment for first unprovoked seizure? -
161102
What is the efficiency and failure rate of diagnostic strategies for ruling out pulmonary embolism? -
161103
Are pelvic circumferential compression devices safe and effective for the treatment of pelvic fractures? -
161104
Can antibiotics be used as first line therapy for uncomplicated acute appendicitis? -
161105
What are the early secondary prevention benefits of aspirin after transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke?
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161101
Issue 110 (October 2016)
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161001
How should well-appearing children under 2 years old with fever be managed in the emergency department? -
161002
Which are the most diagnostic features of infectious mononucleosis? -
161003
Is a single oral dose of dexamethasone non-inferior to 5 days of oral prednisone in preventing asthma relapse? -
161004
Can children with mild gastroenteritis be as effectively treated with initial oral rehydration treatment using dilute apple juice compared to oral electrolyte maintenance solution? -
161005
Are alpha2-adrenergic agonists effective treatment for opioid withdrawal?
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161001
Issue 109 (September 2016)
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160901
What are the recommendations for antibiotic stewardship? -
160902
After minimizing heterogeneity in studies reporting the effectiveness of hypertonic saline in bronchiolitis, does hypertonic saline reduce hospital length-of-stay? -
160903
Does a deliberately restricted laryngeal view with the GlideScope® video laryngoscope facilitate tracheal intubation? -
160904
Is intra-arterial mechanical thrombectomy safe and effective in patients with ischemic stroke? -
160905
Is video laryngoscopy superior to direct laryngoscopy for the endotracheal intubation of cardiac arrest patients?
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160901
Issue 108 (August 2016)
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160801
Is diclofenac more effective at reducing pain from ureteric calculi than morphine or paracetamol? -
160802
Which nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are most effective for the treatment of arthritic pain? -
160803
Which benzodiazepine is most effective for the treatment of status epilepticus in children? -
160804
Is the wound infection cure rate greater with clindamycin than trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole? -
160805
Does amiodarone or lidocaine improve survival to hospital discharge after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest due to shock-refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia compared to placebo?
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160801
Issue 107 (July 2016)
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160701
Does the phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor sildenafil facilitate passage of distal ureteric stones? -
160702
Can bedside sonographic measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter in the emergency department identify increased intracranial pressure? -
160703
Does antibiotic therapy for non-perforated appendicitis result in more complications compared with appendectomy? -
160704
Is early goal-directed therapy associated with lower mortality rates than usual care in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock? -
160705
Is a single-volar digital injection of local anesthetic as effective and less painful than a double-dorsal injection?
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160701
Issue 106 (June 2016)
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160601
What is the risk of a motor vehicle accident within 2 years of a first-time syncope? -
160602
Does treatment of uncomplicated drained abscesses with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole reduce the need for alternate antibiotic therapy or repeat surgical drainage 7–14 days after treatment? -
160603
Do prophylactic antibiotics reduce post-surgical infection for simple hand injuries? -
160604
Does inhaled magnesium sulfate benefit patients with moderate to severe acute asthma? -
160605
Can point-of-care testing for group A streptococci in patients presenting with pharyngitis improve appropriate antibiotic prescribing?
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160601
Issue 105 (May 2016)
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160501
What is the comparative effectiveness of vasopressors on mortality in patients with shock? -
160502
Which treatments are recommended for status epilepticus? -
160503
Is prednisone as effective as indomethacin for the treatment of acute gout? -
160504
Which are the best tests available to the emergency physician for diagnosing acute heart failure? -
160505
Can lung ultrasonography reduce chest X-ray use in children with suspected pneumonia?
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160501
Issue 104 (April 2016)
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160401
Does the volume of intravenous fluid administration influence the time to metabolic normalization in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus and diabetic ketoacidosis? -
160402
Does ketorolac nasal spray (NS) relieve acute migraine headaches as effectively as sumatriptan NS or placebo within 2 hours? -
160403
Which agents are most effective and safest for pediatric procedural sedation? -
160404
What are the latest recommendations for the management of venous thromboembolism? -
160405
Does targeted temperature management of successfully resuscitated cardiac arrest patients by conventional cooling methods improve neurologic outcome or survival?
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160401
Issue 103 (March 2016)
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160302
Can serial high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T measurement results 1 hour apart accurately diagnose acute myocardial infarction in the emergency department? -
160303
Can spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage be ruled out by modern-generation computed tomography scanning of the brain within 6 hours of acute headache onset? -
160304
What are the analgesic and side effects of ketamine-propofol combination (ketofol) in comparison with propofol in procedural sedation and analgesia? -
160305
Which imaging is most appropriate for emergency department patients with chest pain?
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160302
Issue 102 (February 2016)
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160202
Does inhaling isopropyl alcohol reduce nausea? -
160203
Is a delayed antibiotic prescription for acute uncomplicated respiratory tract infection less effective at reducing symptom burden than an immediate antibiotic prescription? -
160204
Does early coronary computed tomography angiography identify more adult emergency department patients requiring revascularization in 30 days than standard optimal care? -
160205
How well does oblique angle chest X-ray identify occult pneumothorax in trauma patients? -
160301
What are the most common and serious adverse reactions to oral corticosteroids?
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160202
Issue 101 (January 2016)
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160101
Is continuous positive airway pressure by helmet effective in the treatment of infants with bronchiolitis? -
160102
Does tamsulosin 0.4 mg daily facilitate passage of distal ureteric calculi ≤ 10 mm? -
160103
Does apneic oxygenation via nasal cannula increase the lowest arterial oxygen saturation experienced by patients undergoing endotracheal intubation? -
160104
Is a single dose of oral dexamethasone noninferior to 3 days of oral prednisolone in the treatment of pediatric asthma exacerbations? -
160105
Do patients with community-acquired pneumonia benefit from systemic corticosteroids? -
160201
Are forearm torus (buckle) fractures more effectively and safely treated with rigid or non-rigid immobilization?
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160101