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November 2006

Is 3 days sufficient treatment for acute UTI? 

Should PVL's be ordered in those with negative CT-A and positive d-dimer?

Oral vs. IV rehydration in pediatric gastroenteritis?                    

October 2006

Is sodium bicarbonate effective in lactic acidosis? 

Are hypotonic solutions effective in treating SC crisis?  

Should we try to make our patients laugh?  

September 2006

Is oral contrast needed for abdominal trauma CT?  

Is the ED an appropriate place to screen for HIV?

Are rectal exams necessary in trauma patients? 

August 2006

What is a "negative' D-Dimer in Pulmonary Embolism?

Are Steroids Indicated in Pharangytis? 

Does Bicarb Cause Cerebral Edema in DKA?

July 2006

How do I-Stat troponons measure up? 

Are TraumaticTap Ratios Reliable?

Should we be measuring post-Intubation cuff pressures? 

Previously

Is propofol safe for conscious sedation?

Should we be treating asymptomatic hypertension? 

Valproic Acid for migraines?  

Are Leukotriene Inhibitors Useful in ED Asthmatics? 

Are Repeat Stress-Echos Useful in Low Risk Patients?

Is High Altitude Illness Prophylaxis Useful? 

Can the San Francisco Syncope Rule be Applied Safely?