New in EM (March 2016) RCEM FOAMed

MARCH 2016: NEW IN EM

Welcome to the first in a new series of monthly podcasts at the RCFN looking at recent literature.

RCEM FOAMed Network - MARCH 2, 2016

1. Thorax. 2016 Mar;71(3):210-5. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2015-207573. Epub 2015 Dec 1. Using venous blood gas analysis in the assessment of COPD exacerbations: a prospective cohort study. McKeever TM1, Hearson G2, Housley G3, Reynolds C2, Kinnear W4, Harrison TW2, Kelly AM5, Shaw DE6.
2. Emerg Med J. 2015 Sep;32(9):685-9. doi: 10.1136/emermed-2013-203407. Epub 2014 Nov 27. Randomised trial of the fascia iliaca block versus the '3-in-1' block for femoral neck fractures in the emergency department. Reavley P1, Montgomery AA2, Smith JE3, Binks S4, Edwards J1, Elder G1, Benger J5.
3. Resuscitation. 2016 Feb;99:63-71. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2015.11.005. Epub 2015 Dec 19. Defining the learning curve for endotracheal intubation using direct laryngoscopy: A systematic review. Buis ML1, Maissan IM2, Hoeks SE2, Klimek M2, Stolker RJ2.
4. Am J Emerg Med. 2015 Dec 4. pii: S0735-6757(15)01055-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2015.11.069. [Epub ahead of print] Prospective evaluation of ultrasound-guided short catheter placement in internal jugular veins of difficult venous access patients. Kiefer D1, Keller SM2, Weekes A3.
5. Ann Emerg Med. 2015 Aug 19. pii: S0196-0644(15)00601-0. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2015.07.023. [Epub ahead of print] From Context Comes Expertise: How Do Expert Emergency Physicians Use Their Know-Who to Make Decisions? Pelaccia T1, Tardif J2, Triby E3, Ammirati C4, Bertrand C5, Dory V6, Charlin B7.
6. N Engl J Med. 2015 Dec 3;373(23):2215-24. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1508375. Epub 2015 Oct 5. Acetaminophen for Fever in Critically Ill Patients with Suspected Infection. Young P, Saxena M, Bellomo R, Freebairn R, Hammond N, van Haren F, Holliday M, Henderson S, Mackle D, McArthur C, McGuinness S, Myburgh J,Weatherall M, Webb S, Beasley R; HEAT Investigators; Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Clinical Trials Group.