The JournalFeed podcast for the week of July 7-11, 2025.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Monday Spoon Feed:Targeting the 5th percentile mean blood pressure in pediatric septic shock resulted in similar 28-day mortality as targeting the 50th percentile - while reducing vasopressor use, side effects, and complications like ARDS.Friday Spoon Feed:This study shows that ketamine alone is a safe choice for pediatric sedation in the ED, with serious adverse events (AE) occurring rarely, primarily in older children or when opioids are coadministered.
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No Lonely SABAs | IN = IV Ketamine
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of June 30 - July 4, 2025.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Monday Spoon Feed:Patients with mild asthma who used albuterol-budesonide rescue therapy had about half as many severe exacerbations as those on albuterol alone.Thursday Spoon Feed:In ED patients with bone fractures, intranasal ketamine provided pain relief comparable to IV ketamine and morphine, with no significant differences in efficacy or adverse effects across groups.
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Bayesian’s EpiDex | Facial Injury Guidelines
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of 23-27, 2025.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Wednesday Spoon Feed:Bayesian analysis of the use of EpiDex in bronchiolitis demonstrates a reduced probability of hospitalization for bronchiolitis, although highly skeptical clinicians may require additional evidence.Friday Spoon Feed:Over half of transferred patients with facial fractures don’t need treatment or admission. This study proposes smart, evidence-based guidelines – Facial Injury Guidelines, or FIG – to help healthcare systems save money, time, and beds (and maybe a few ambulance rides), pending future validation.
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Cap Refill in Trauma | Less Elderly CTs
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of June 16-20, 2025.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Monday Spoon Feed:Prolonged central capillary refill time is associated with increased mortality in adult trauma patients—including those with “stable” initial vital signs.Wednesday Spoon Feed:This external validation of the Falls decision making tool for older adult patients with head trauma found a high degree of sensitivity and negative predictive value while reducing unnecessary CT scans by almost 32%.
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ETI in the ED vs OR | Cannabis and the Heart
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of June 9-13, 2025.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Wednesday Spoon Feed:A retrospective study found that trauma patients who were intubated in the ED had no difference in morality compared to those intubated in the OR on propensity matched analysis. Thursday Spoon Feed:In a large cross-sectional study, cannabis use—particularly daily use—was independently associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and composite cardiovascular outcomes, even among never-tobacco users and younger adults.
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