Publications by authors named "D Mirsch"

Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to assess if lung ultrasound (LUS) scores could predict clinical outcomes in emergency department patients with suspected COVID-19.
  • Researchers conducted a multicenter study comparing various LUS scoring protocols on 129 patients and followed their outcomes, including intubation and ICU admission.
  • The results showed no significant correlation between LUS scores and negative clinical events, suggesting potential changes in disease dynamics over time and possible limitations in the study's capacity to find weaker associations.
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Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (UGNBs) are becoming a more common method for pain control in the emergency department. Specifically, brachial plexus blocks have shown promise for acute upper extremity injuries as well as an alternative to procedural sedation for glenohumeral reductions. Unfortunately, there is minimal discussion in the EM literature regarding phrenic nerve paralysis (a well-known complication from brachial plexus blocks).

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Telemedicine has emerged as a valuable tool for medical training, now more than ever. It involves exchanging healthcare or healthcare information digitally across large distances. This form of teaching has become more common due to significant advances in communication technology and increased access to the internet at more affordable costs.

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Background: Ultrasound (U/S) guided peripheral IV catheter (PIV) placement is often needed after unsuccessful traditional IV attempts. Commercial U/S PIV training phantoms are expensive and difficult to alter. Non-commercial phantoms have been described; however, there has been no comparison of these models.

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