MIA 2012: IST-3 collaborative group et al. The benefits and harms of intravenous thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator within 6 h of acute ischaemic stroke (the third international stroke trial [IST-3]): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2012 Jun 23;379(9834):2352-63.

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Giving tPA to stroke patients within 6 hrs of symptom onset does not improve mortality or independence at 6 months. However, patients might be a little “less disabled” while they are alive. Maybe.

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By Michelle Lin, MD|2016-11-11T18:42:29-08:00Jan 1, 2013|Neurology|

MIA 2012: Weingart SD, Levitan RM. Preoxygenation and prevention of desaturation during emergency airway management. Ann Emerg Med. 2012 Mar;59(3):165-75.e1.

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By Michelle Lin, MD|2016-11-11T18:42:29-08:00Jan 1, 2013|Pulmonary|

MIA 2012: Than M et al. 2-Hour accelerated diagnostic protocol to assess patients with chest pain symptoms using contemporary troponins as the only biomarker: the ADAPT trial. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012 Jun 5;59(23):2091-8.

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For ED patients presenting with undifferentiated chest pain, a TIMI score of 0, together with a non-ischemic EKG, and a negative cTnI at 0 hours and 2 hours, can identify patients at very low-risk for having a major adverse cardiac event (MACE) in 30 days.

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By Michelle Lin, MD|2016-11-11T18:42:29-08:00Jan 1, 2013|Cardiovascular|

Trick of the Trade: Ossification centers of the elbow

Fracture or a normal ossification center?

This is a common question heard when viewing an xray of a pediatric elbow. How do you remember the timing of normal ossification centers? FYI, the xray images above are normal and have no fractures.

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By Michelle Lin, MD|2019-01-28T22:09:10-08:00Jan 1, 2013|Pediatrics, Radiology, Tricks of the Trade|

Most Interesting Articles of 2012

The following compilation of the Most Interesting Articles in 2012 is the work of the EM residents at the Jacobi/Montefiore Emergency Medicine Residency Program.

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Standing at the intersection of patient care and academics, we Emergency Medicine residents have overwhelming expectations. We’re the ones dropping NG tubes, popping abscesses, and pushing stretchers, while also expected to remain up to date with current research and trends in our field. With all these lofty expectations, not to mention the ever-present requirement of sleep and caloric intake, how does a resident pick which papers to read in this sea of literature?

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By Michelle Lin, MD|2018-10-28T21:34:55-07:00Jan 1, 2013|Medical Education|

Twitter is the digital watercooler in Medicine

I just don’t have time to join Twitter. Are you serious, Twitter?

Being in the minority of medical providers who use Twitter for work, these are common responses I hear. I would make the counter argument that it has given me opportunities to learn, collaborate, and share on a much more efficient level.

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By Michelle Lin, MD|2016-11-11T11:47:55-08:00Dec 16, 2012|Social Media & Tech|

Patwari Academy videos: ACLS and post-resuscitation care

This is the last installment of Dr. Rahul Patwari’s digital whiteboard video talks on ACLS, specifically focusing on post-resuscitation care and therapeutic hypothermia.

Parts 1-3 (ACLS and airway)
Parts 4-6 (ACLS: cardiac arrest)
Parts 7-10 (ACLS: bradycardias and tachycardias)

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By Michelle Lin, MD|2016-10-26T17:05:07-07:00Dec 16, 2012|Patwari Videos|

About Michelle Lin, MD

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