Broomedocs POdcast First10EM Journal Club
Oct 6, 2024
This engaging discussion features Justin Morgenstern, an expert in evidence-based medicine; Emily Wishart, Junior Doctor of the Year; Will Arnott, who tackles transfusion strategies; and Josh Priotti, a pediatric resident. They explore the nuances of comparing oral and intravenous antibiotics for pediatric infections, reveal insights from transfusion research in traumatic brain injury, and discuss how patients perceive their own outcomes. The conversation highlights the importance of patient engagement and the evolving landscape of medical understanding.
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Efficient Paper Reading
- Skip the introduction, discussion, and conclusion of research papers.
- Focus on the methods and results sections to save time and form your own opinions.
Simplifying Results
- Focus on the primary outcome, the most important outcome, and the harms when reviewing a paper's results.
- Simplify the results section as much as possible to determine if the study's findings matter to you or your patients.
Critical Appraisal
- Critically appraise the methods section by assessing the study's fairness.
- Use common sense to determine if the groups are comparable, the treatment consistent, and the outcome objective.