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Episode 50 of “The 2 View” – BNPs, D-Dimers, and Sneakily Sick Kids

Segment 1A - Needs of older nurses

Segment 1B - WHO and Tropical Diseases

Segment 2A - BNP

Lamberta M, Chertoff A. BNP Level in the Emergency Department: Does it Change Management? EMDocs. June 20, 2016. Accessed November 4, 2025. https://www.emdocs.net/bnp-level-in-the-emergency-department-does-it-change-management/

Maisel AS, Krishnaswamy P, Nowak RM, et al. Rapid measurement of B-type natriuretic peptide in the emergency diagnosis of heart failure. N Engl J Med. 2002;347(3):161-167. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa020233

Segment 2B - D-Dimer

Righini M, Van Es J, Den Exter PL, et al. Age-adjusted D-dimer cutoff levels to rule out pulmonary embolism: The ADJUST-PE study. JAMA. 2014;311(11):1117–1124. doi:10.1001/jama.2014.2135

Kearon C, de Wit K, Parpia S, et al. Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism with D-dimer adjusted to clinical probability. N Engl J Med. 2019;381(22):2125–2134. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1909159

Lim w, Le Gal G, Bates SM, et al. American Society of Hematology 2018 guidelines for management of venous thromboembolism: Diagnosis of venous thromboembolism. Blood Adv. 2018;2(22):3226-3256. doi:10.1182/bloodadvances.2018024828

Kabrhel C, Jaff MR, Channick RN. D-dimer. StatPearls. June 22, 2025. Accessed November 4, 2025. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK431064/

Tripodi A, Lippi G. How we manage a high D-dimer. Haematologica. 2020;106(6):1491-1494. doi:10.3324/haematol.2020.248344

Segment 3: Sneakily Sick Kids

Caird MS, Flynn JM, Leung YL, et al. Factors distinguishing septic arthritis from transient synovitis of the hip in children: a prospective study. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88(6): 1251-1257. doi:10.2106/JBJS.E.00216

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Episode 49 of “The 2 View” – New IDSA Complicated UTI Guidelines, Pediatric Nicotine OD, Hepatitis C Screening in the ED, High-Risk Delta Troponins

Segment 1A – Pediatric Nicotine Ingestion

Madelyn O, Hays HL, Kistamgari S, et al. Nicotine Ingestions Among Young Children: 2010–2023. Pediatrics. 2025;156(2):e2024070522. doi:10.1542/peds.2024-070522.

Segment 1B – Finger Thoracostomy and Traumatic Pneumothorax/Hemothorax

Blank, J, de Moya MA. Traumatic pneumothorax and hemothorax: What you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. Published online July 3, 2025. doi:10.1097/TA.0000000000004692

Beyer CA, Ruf AC, Alshawi AB, Cannon JW. Management of traumatic pneumothorax and hemothorax. Curr Probl Surg. 2025;63. doi:10.1016/j.cpsurg.2024.101707.

Weingart, S. EMCrit 62 – Needle vs. Knife II: Needle Thoracostomy (Decompression)? EMCrit. Published online December 11, 2011. https://emcrit.org/emcrit/needle-finger-thoracostomy/

Lange C, Sharma M. Podcast #223 - ATLS Episode 4: Thoracic Trauma (Chapter 4). Total EM. October 27, 2020.

Segment 2A – Hepatitis C Screening in EDs

Haukoos J, Rothman RE, Galbraith JW, et al. Hepatitis C Screening in Emergency Departments: The DETECT Hep C Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2025;334(6):497–507. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.10563

Segment 2B – Serial HS-Troponin Patterns

Huggins C, Saltarell Ni, Swoboda TK, et al. Kinetic changes in high-sensitivity cardiac troponin for risk stratification of emergency department chest pain patients. Am J Emerg Med. 2025;93:176-181. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2025.04.010.

Segment 3 - Updated IDSA Guidelines on Complicated Urinary Tract Infections

Splete H. IDSA Updates Guidelines on Complicated UTIS. Medscape. Published online July 18, 2025.

Trautner BW, Cortes-Penfield NW, Gupta K, et al. Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI): Clinical Guidelines for Treatment and Management. IDSA. Published online July 17, 2025.

Roberts M, Sharma M. 34 - Pertussis, Computer Interpretation of EKGs, Tuberculosis, Fluoroquinolone Side Effects. The 2 View. Published online April 10, 2024.

Roberts M, Sharma M. 46 - Heat Stroke Tx, A New Virus, Oral Cephalosporins Vs Pyelo, Safe Discharges. The 2 View. Published online June 11, 2025.

Bonus Reference – Ponytail Headache

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Episode 48 of “The 2 View” – Burn Tx, Marijuana & CV Risk, Ocular Syphilis, and HSV 1 & 2

Segment 1 – Thermal Burn Treatment

Levin NJ, Erben Y, Li Y, et al. Edited by Muacevic A, Adler JR. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing Burn Healing Outcomes Between Silver Sulfadiazine and Aloe vera. Cureus. 2022;14(10):e30815. Accessed August 11, 2025. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9621733/

Aziz Z, Abdul Rasool Hassan B. The effects of honey compared to silver sulfadiazine for the treatment of burns: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Burns. 2017;43(1):50-57. Accessed August 11, 2025.

Segment 2A – Marijuana and Cardiovascular Risk

Mohammadi L, Navabzadeh M, Jimenez-Tellez N, et al. Association of Endothelial Dysfunction With Chronic Marijuana Smoking and THC-Edible Use. JAMA Cardiol. Published online May 28, 2025. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2025.1399. Accessed August 11, 2025.

Storck W, Elbaz M, Vindis C, et al. Eifling KP, Gaudio FG, Dumke C, et al. Cardiovascular risk associated with the use of cannabis and cannabinoids: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Heart. Published online June 17, 2025. doi:10.1136/heartjnl-2024-325429. Accessed August 11, 2025.

Page II RL, Allen LA, Kloner RA, et al. Medical Marijuana, Recreational Cannabis, and Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2020;142(10);e131-152.

Segment 2B – Ocular Syphilis

Zhou LR, Kirupaharan N, Birkenstock MK. Incidence and Prevalence of Syphilitic Uveitis and Associated Ocular Complications in the TriNetX Database. Am J Ophthalmol. 2025;277:387-394.

Segment 3 - HSV 1 & 2

Langenberg AGM, Corey L, Ashley RL, et al. A Prospective Study of New Infections with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and Type 2. N Engl J Med. 1999;341:1432-1438.

Lebrun-Vignes B, Bouzamondo A, Dupuy A, et al. A meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of oral antiviral treatment to prevent genital herpes outbreaks. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007;57(20):238-246.

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Center for Medical Education. http://ccme.org

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Welcome to Episode 47 of “The 2 View,” the podcast for EM and urgent care nurse practitioners and physician assistants!

New CCME Courses: Mastering Emergency Imaging with Dr. Robert Tubbs and Dr. Adam Janicki

American Academy of Radiology Appropriateness

Dr. David Schwartz: Emergency Radiology Textbook

The Usual Links

CCME www.ccme.org

SGEM: www.thesgem.com

The Proceduralist: www.theproceduralist.org

Old Procedural Pause videos: https://journals.lww.com/em-news/blog/theproceduralpause/pages/default.aspx

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Episode 46 of “The 2 View” – Heat Stroke Tx, A New Virus, Oral Cephalosporins Vs Pyelo, Safe Discharges

Segment 1A – Music Therapy In the ED

Edited by Chaphalkar A. Music therapy eases pain and anxiety in the ED. Medscape. May 2, 2025.

Episode 1. The 2 View. 2view.fireside.fm. Published January 11, 202.

Segment 1B – Heat Stroke Guidelines

Barletta JF, Palimeri TL, Toomy SA, et al. Society of Critical Care Medicine Guidelines for the Treatment of Heat Stroke. Crit Care Med. 2025; 53(2):p e490-e500.

Eifling KP, Gaudio FG, Dumke C, et al. Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Heat Illness: 2024 Update. Wildness Environ Med. 2024;35(1_suppl):112S-127S.

Hawkins SC, David F. An Evidence-Based Guide to Heat Stress. Image. Raw Medicine.

Segment 2A – Cephalosporins for Outpatient Treatment of Pyelonephritis

Gupta K, Hooton TM, Naber, KG, et al. International Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis and Pyelonephritis in Women: A 2010 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Clin Inf Dis. 2011;52(5):e103-120.

Koehl J, Spolsdoff D, Negaard B, et al. Cephalosporins for Outpatient Pyelonephritis in the Emergency Department: COPY-ED Study. Ann Emerg Med. 2025;85(3):240-248. https://www.annemergmed.com/article/S0196-0644(24)01140-5/abstract

Segment 2B - Ouropouche Virus

Clinical Overview of Oropouche Virus Disease. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. May 8, 2025.

Glatter RD, Sader Neves Ferreira J. Why Is Oropouche Spreading so Fast? Medscape. May 19, 2025.

Segment 3 - Discharging Patients

Safe Discharge From The Emergency Department. Ann Emerg Med. 2019;74(5):e95.

Ward, M. When And How Should Clinicians View Discharge Planning as Part of a Patient’s Care Continuum? AMA J Ethics. 2023;25(12):e866-872.

Some Points to Consider Before Discharging a Patient, from Mike and Martha:

History / Physical

Diagnostics / Decision-Making

General Documentation

Discharge Plan

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Center for Medical Education. http://ccme.org

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Welcome to Episode 45 of “The 2 View,” the podcast for EM and urgent care nurse practitioners and physician assistants!

Show Notes for Episode 45 of “The 2 View” – All things toxicology: the intoxicated patient, propranolol overdose and suicide, snake bites, and a special guest.

Segment 1 – The intoxicated patient

Kaufman J, Fitzpatrick P, Tosif S, et al. Faster clean catch urine collection (Quick-Wee method) from infants: randomised controlled trial. BMJ. The BMJ. Published April 7, 2017.

Kraaijvanger N, Raven W, van Dijken T, Gresnigt F. The PIRATE mnemonic: providing a structured approach in the care for intoxicated patients at the emergency department. Int J Emerg Med. Educational Advances in Emergency Medicine. BMC: Part of Springer Nature. Published March 1, 2024

Thiessen P. A simple new technique for collecting urine in infants. Thischangedmypractice.com. The University of British Columbia. Faculty of Medicine: This Changed My Practice (TCMP) by UBC CPD. Published November 18, 2015.

Van Oyen A, Barney N, Grabinski Z, et al. Urine Toxicology Test for Children With Altered Mental Status. Aap.org. Pediatrics. Case Reports. American Academy of Pediatrics: Dedicated to the Health of All Children. Published October 6, 2023.

Segment 2 – Propranolol overdose and suicide

Khalid MM, Galuska MA, Hamilton RJ. Beta-Blocker Toxicity. In: StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. NIH: National Library of Medicine – National Center for Biotechnology Information. Published July 28, 2023.

Srettabunjong S. Fatal Self-Poisoning With Massive Propranolol Ingestion in a Young Male Physician. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. PubMed®. NIH: National Library of Medicine – National Center for Biotechnology Information. Published September 2017.

Segment 3 – Snake bites

Rohl S, Meredith M, Anderson, T, et al. Comparing the Use of Crotaline-Polyvalent Immune Fab (Ovine) Versus Observation in Children. Pediatric Emergency Care: Dedicated to the Care of the Ill or Injured Child. Lww.com. Published November 2024.

Snake bites. Wikem.org. WikiEM. Last edited March 17, 2021.

Toxicology resources

Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Howland MA, et al. Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies. 8th ed. McGraw-Hill Medical; 2006.

Katz K, O’Connor A, Amaducci AM. EMRA and ACMT Medical Toxicology Guide: 2nd Edition.; 2022.

National Poison Data System. Poisoncenters.org. America’s Poison Centers: Treatment, Education, Prevention. Accessed April 9, 2025. https://poisoncenters.org/national-poison-data-system

Poison Control: National Capital Poison Center. Poison.org. Accessed April 9, 2025. https://www.poison.org/

*Segment 4 – Special guest: Nancy Denke, DNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, FAEN, CEN, CCRN, of Arizona

Nancy Denke, DNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, FAEN, CEN, CCRN, of Arizona. ENA Hall of Honor. Published July 26, 2024. Accessed April 9, 2025. https://hall-of-honor.org/nancy-denke

PodBean Development. Talking Toxicology: A Recipe for Disaster (Nancy Denke). BCEN & Friends Podcast. PodBean. Published March 7, 2023.

*Recurring Sources

The Proceduralist. Theproceduralist.org. http://www.theproceduralist.org

The Procedural Pause. Emergency Medicine News. Lww.com. https://journals.lww.com/em-news/blog/theproceduralpause/pages/default.aspx

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Thesgem.com. http://www.thesgem.com

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Welcome to Episode 44 of “The 2 View,” the podcast for EM and urgent care nurse practitioners and physician assistants!

Show Notes for Episode 44 of “The 2 View” – The Pitt, Cardiac Arrest in Young People, and Influenza Associated Encephalopathy.

Segment 1 – Fraud and Conspiracy and Schemes, Oh My!

Florida Physician Assistant Pleads Guilty to a $7.3 Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy. United States Attorney’s Office: District of New Hampshire. United States Department of Justice. Justice.gov. December 3, 2024.

Nurse Practitioner Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For $11.2 Million Disability Loan Fraud Scheme. United States Attorney’s Office: Sothern District of New York. United States Department of Justice. Justice.gov. February 5, 2025.

The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing. BCEN. February 17, 2023.

Segment 2 – Prehospital Tourniquet Application

Rittblat M, Gendler S, Tsur N, Radomislensky I, Ziv A, Bodas M. The cost of saving lives: Complications arising from prehospital tourniquet application. WILEY Online Library. Acad Emerg Med. December 16, 2024.

The Center for Medical Education. 2 View: Emergency medicine PAs & NPs: 41 - RCVS and CVT, CPR Care Science, Prehospital Tourniquets, Blood Pressure. 2 View: Emergency Medicine PAs & NPs. January 22, 2025.

Segment 3 – Cardiac Arrest in Young People

Chia MYC, Lu QS, Rahman NH, et al. Characteristics and outcomes of young adults who suffered an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). NIH: National Library of Medicine – National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubMed. Resuscitation. February 2017.

Parekh S. Teen athlete saved after cardiac arrest speaks out: What to know about lifesaving role of CPR, AEDs in schools. GMA. ABC News. September 6, 2024.

The Center for Medical Education. 2 View: Emergency medicine PAs & NPs: 42 - Pink Cocaine, Holiday Heart Syndrome, Pertussis, Research Updates, and More! 2 View: Emergency Medicine PAs & NPs. February 12, 2025.

Tseng Z, Nakasuka K. Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Apparently Healthy, Young Adults. JAMA Network. Jamanetwork.com. February 20, 2025.

Segment 4 – Influenza Associated Encephalopathy

Fazal A, Reinhart K, Huang S, et al. Reports of Encephalopathy Among Children with Influenza-Associated Mortality - United States, 2010-11 Through 2024-25 Influenza Seasons. CDC: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. February 27, 2025.

Surtees R, DeSousa C. Influenza virus associated encephalopathy. NIH: National Library of Medicine – National Center for Biotechnology Information. PMC: PubMed Central. Arch Dis Child. June 2006.

Segment 5 – The Pitt

Max. The Pitt | official trailer | Max. Accessed March 27, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufR_08V38sQ

The Pitt. Max. Accessed March 27, 2025. https://www.max.com/shows/pitt-2024/e6e7bad9-d48d-4434-b334-7c651ffc4bdf

Center for Medical Education. Ccme.org. http://ccme.org

The Proceduralist. Theproceduralist.org. http://www.theproceduralist.org

The Procedural Pause. Emergency Medicine News. Lww.com. https://journals.lww.com/em-news/blog/theproceduralpause/pages/default.aspx

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Thesgem.com. http://www.thesgem.com

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Welcome to Episode 43 of “The 2 View,” the podcast for EM and urgent care nurse practitioners and physician assistants!

Show Notes for Episode 43 of “The 2 View” – the regrets episode… personal regrets in the business, regrets about patients, and breaking up with regrets while moving onto positive moments.

Segment 1 – Regrets, we’ve all had a few: Personal regrets in the business

Kelly NR, Mathews M. The Transition to First Position as Nurse Practitioner. J Nurs Educ. SLACK Journals. Published 2013. Accessed February 11, 2025. https://journals.healio.com/doi/abs/10.3928/0148-4834-20010401-05

Shea ML. Determined persistence: Achieving and sustaining job satisfaction among nurse practitioners. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. WILEY Online Library. Published March 31, 2014. Accessed February 11, 2025. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/2327-6924.12119

Segment 2 – Regrets about patients: Case studies, make the call

Journal of General Internal Medicine. SpringerLink. SPRINGER NATURE Link. Accessed February 11, 2025. https://link.springer.com/journal/11606

Rohlfing AB, Kelly AE, Flint LA. Make the Call: Engaging Family as a Critical Intervention. J Gen Intern Med. SPRINGER NATURE Link. Published November 14, 2022. Accessed February 11, 2025. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-022-07913-7

Segment 3 – No more regrets: Moving onto positive thinking!

Hazan A, Haber, J. Mindful EM: Dealing with Mistakes and Preventing Regrets. Mindful EM. Emergency Medicine News. Lww.com. Published May 2017. Accessed February 11, 2025. https://journals.lww.com/em-news/fulltext/2017/05000/mindful_em__dealing_with_mistakes_and_preventing.17.aspx

Recurring Sources

Center for Medical Education. Ccme.org. http://ccme.org

The Proceduralist. Theproceduralist.org. http://www.theproceduralist.org

The Procedural Pause. Emergency Medicine News. Lww.com. https://journals.lww.com/em-news/blog/theproceduralpause/pages/default.aspx

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Show Notes for Episode 42 of “The 2 View” – Pink cocaine, holiday heart syndrome, pertussis, research updates on Zepbound and Semaglutide, and much more.

Segment 1 – Pink cocaine

What is Pink Cocaine? Dea.gov. DEA: United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

What is Pink Cocaine? Poison.org. POISON CONTROL: National Capital Poison Center.

Segment 2 – Holiday heart syndrome

Blackburn R, Ajetunmobi O, Mc Grath-Lone L, et al. Hospital admissions for stress-related presentations among school-aged adolescents during term time versus holidays in England: weekly time series and retrospective cross-sectional analysis. BJPsych Open. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge Core. Published November 19, 2021.

Carey M, Al-Zaiti S, Kozik T, Pelter M. Holiday Heart Syndrome. ECG Puzzler. Researchgate.net. AJCC: American Journal of Critical Care. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

Ettinger P, Wu C, De La Cruz Jr C, Weisse A, Ahmed S, Regan T. Arrhythmias and the “Holiday Heart”: Alcohol associated cardiac rhythm disorders. Sciencedirect.com. ScienceDirect. American Heart Journal.

Greenspon AJ, Schaal SF. The “holiday heart”: electrophysiologic studies of alcohol effects in alcoholics. Ann Intern Med. PubMed. NIH: National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information. Published February 1983.

Jain A, Yelamanchili V, Brown K, Goel A. Holiday Heart Syndrome. Nih.gov. NIH: National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information. Updated January 16. 2024.

Joglar JA, Chung MK, Armbruster AL, et al. 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation. AHA | ASA Journals. Published November 30, 2023.

Segment 3 – Pertussis

CDC. About Whooping Cough. Whooping Cough (Pertussis). Updated April 2, 2024.

Center for Drug Evaluation, Research. FDA Drug Safety Communication: Death resulting from overdose after accidental ingestion of Tessalon (benzonatate) by children under 10 years of age. FDA: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Published June 28, 2019.

Pertussis. Who.int. World Health Organization.

Simma L, Gesch M. Eyelid Ecchymoses and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage in Pertussis. N Engl J Med. Published December 11, 2024.

Something sweet – Research updates: Zepbound and Semaglutide

Ernst D. Zepbound Approved for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients With Obesity. Monthly Prescribing Reference. MPR: Medical Professionals Reference. Published December 20, 2024.

Semaglutide shows promise as a potential alcohol use disorder medication. Research Update. Nih.gov. NIH: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Published March 13, 2024.

Recurring Sources

Center for Medical Education. Ccme.org. http://ccme.org

The Proceduralist. Theproceduralist.org. http://www.theproceduralist.org

The Procedural Pause. Emergency Medicine News. Lww.com. https://journals.lww.com/em-news/blog/theproceduralpause/pages/default.aspx

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Looking forward to another year together!

Show Notes for Episode 41 of “The 2 View” – reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, cerebral venous thrombosis, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care science, prehospital tourniquets, blood pressure, and more.

Segment 1 – Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome and cerebral venous thrombosis

Ropper AH, Klein JP. Cerebral Venous Thrombosis. N Engl J Med. Published June 30, 2021.

Spadaro A, Scott KR, Koyfman A, Long B. Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome: A narrative review for emergency clinicians. Am J Emerg Med. ScienceDirect. Published December 2021.

Segment 2 – Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care science, Prehospital tourniquets, and more

Greif R, Bray JE, Djärv T, et al. 2024 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations: Summary from the Basic Life Support; Advanced Life Support; Pediatric Life Support; Neonatal Life Support; Education, Implementation, and Teams; And First Aid Task Forces. Circulation. AHA | ASA Journals. Published November 14, 2024.

Roberts M, Sharma M. The Center for Medical Education. 36 - Marijuana, Sunburns, Pulse Oximetry, Lower UTI’s. 2 View: Emergency Medicine PAs & NPs. Published May 31, 2024.

Roberts M, Sharma M. The Center for Medical Education. The 2 View: Episode 2. 2 View: Emergency Medicine PAs & NPs. Published February 3, 2021.

Smith AA, Ochoa JE, Wong S, et al. Prehospital tourniquet use in penetrating extremity trauma: Decreased blood transfusions and limb complications. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. NIH: National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubMed. Published January 2019.

STB home page. Stop the Bleed. American College of Surgeons.

Teixeira PGR, Brown CVR, Emigh B, et al. Civilian Prehospital Tourniquet Use Is Associated with Improved Survival in Patients with Peripheral Vascular Injury. J Am Coll Surg. NIH: National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubMed. Published May 2018.

Segment 3 – Blood Pressure

Bress AP, Anderson TS, Flack JM, et al. The Management of Elevated Blood Pressure in the Acute Care Setting: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Hypertension. NIH: National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubMed. Published August 2024.

Liu H, Zhao D, Sabit A. Arm Position and Blood Pressure Readings: The ARMS Crossover Randomized Clinical Trial. Jamanetwork.com. JAMA Network. JAMA Internal Medicine. Published October 7, 2024.

Recurring Sources

Center for Medical Education. Ccme.org. http://ccme.org

The Proceduralist. Theproceduralist.org. http://www.theproceduralist.org

The Procedural Pause. Emergency Medicine News. Lww.com. https://journals.lww.com/em-news/blog/theproceduralpause/pages/default.aspx

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Thesgem.com. http://www.thesgem.com

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