For the October 2023 issue of CJEM, we collaborated with their team to present “Machine learning for the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome using a 12-lead ECG: a systematic review”1 in a visually simplified format. Many of us see the interpretation that is included on the top or side of each ECG, with common practice being to approach these diagnoses with caution. We often rely on our clinicians interpretation of the 12-lead, instead. …
CJEM Visual Abstract – Just the facts: traumatic cardiac arrest
For the September 2023 issue of CJEM, we collaborated with their team to present “Just the facts: traumatic cardiac arrest”1 in a visually simplified format. Traumatic cardiac arrest shares many similarities, yet a few subtle differences from your typical medical resuscitation. Prognostically favourable factors such as shockable rhythm, and organized cardiac activity on ultrasound still exist. Compared to the medical counterpart, neurologically intact survival is often reliant on reversing the cause of the …
CJEM Visual Abstract – Machine learning to identify attributes that predict patients who LWBS in a pediatric ED
For the August 2023 issue of CJEM, we collaborated with their team to present “Machine learning to identify attributes that predict patients who leave without being seen in a pediatric emergency department”1 in a visual abstract format. A mismatch in patient load and ED resources that allow for timely care have led to increased numbers of patients who want to leave without being assessed by a physician or advanced care provider (LWBS). Reported …
CJEM Visual Abstract – Buprenorphine/naloxone initiation and referral as a quality improvements intervention for patients who live with opiate use disorder
For this issue of CJEM, we collaborated with their team to present “Buprenorphine/naloxone initiation and referral as a quality improvements intervention for patients who live with opiate use disorder”1 in a visual abstract format. Opioid use disorder is a major public health concern that accounts for a high number of potential years of life lost. Often, these patients use the ED as their primary contact with the healthcare system. The recommended treatment, buprenorphine/naloxone, …
CJEM Visual Abstract – Emergency department crowding negatively influences outcomes for adults presenting with COPD
In this issue, we collaborated with CJEM team to present “Emergency department crowding negatively influences outcomes for adults presenting with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease”1 in a visual abstract format. In the ED, patients with respiratory pathology present on a shiftly basis. A majority of these patients are affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The milder CTAS 4/5 patients you may see on your ambulatory side. Over in the resuscitation bay, a CTAS …
CJEM Visual Abstract – Just the facts: POCUS assessment for deep vein thrombosis
In this issue, we collaborated with the CJEM team to present “Just the facts: POCUS assessment for deep vein thrombosis”1 in a visual abstract format. Deep vein thrombosis is a diagnosis that can be notoriously difficult to risk stratify and diagnose in a timely manner in the ED. There are multiple contributing factors, including variability of presentation and the availability of timely ultrasound (the mainstay of diagnosis). POCUS for deep vein thrombosis has …