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Daily Dose 2026 January 20: Escharotomy in the ED: What You Must Know
A quick refresher on when an escharotomy becomes necessary and why it’s rarely done in the ED as a solo procedure. Learn the key signs of circulatory or ventilatory compromise and why early recognition (with burn-team backup) matters.
Daily Dose 2026 January 16: MCQ: A Rhythm You Won’t Forget
A classic board-style case drops you into the moment with a patient whose symptoms and rhythm strip raise immediate concern. Follow the clues, trust your clinical instincts, and decide the next critical move.
Daily Dose 2026 January 13: Sorting Fact from Fear: Acetaminophen and Autism
The FDA’s recent label-change process for acetaminophen in pregnancy has sparked a lot of questions, but current evidence still supports its use when clinically appropriate. EM:RAP breaks down the data, the confounders, and why treating fever in pregnancy remains essential for fetal safety.
Daily Dose 2026 January 9: The Upper-Arm Stabilization Method Everyone Should Ma
For humeral shaft fractures, reach for a coaptation splint. Use plaster if possible for better molding, and make sure you pad the axilla well. The splint should run from the medial axilla, around a flexed elbow, and over the AC joint. Secure with a wrap and sling.