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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Safety in PTA Drainages | Drinking Bleach
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of June 1-6, 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:In this retrospective study of 74 peritonsillar abscess (PTA) patients, there were no instances of inadvertent carotid puncture.Tuesday Spoon Feed:Ingesting household bleach rarely causes esophageal or gastric injury in children, making routine endoscopy unnecessary in most cases.
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IHCA TOR | Sick Beats
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of 26-30, 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:A novel termination of resuscitation (TOR) rule for in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) utilizing information available at the bedside proposed TOR appropriately, often, and rarely misidentified survivable cases.Friday Spoon Feed Spoon Feed:Electronic Dance Music Festivals(EDMF) are associated with a higher medical utilization rate (MUR) when compared with other mainstream events. EDMF attendees are also likely to be sicker and present more frequently with drug related concerns.
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