Does diazepam add anything to naproxen for acute low back pain? This 2017 trial appraisal examines the lack of additional benefit in a selected group without radicular symptoms, alongside questions about blinding, follow-up and how well the results fit everyday ED patients.
JC: Turn it Down to 11 – Benzos for Back Pain Read More
This 2015 induction post and podcast explore the assessment of back pain in the emergency department. Topics include recognising serious causes, taking a neurological history, documenting examination findings and seeking senior advice, alongside symptom relief, mobility and communication with primary care.
Back Pain in the Emergency Department Read More
What can bedside echocardiography contribute when aortic dissection is suspected? This 2012 journal club appraises a retrospective study of type A dissection, questioning patient selection, specialist expertise and whether results from a cardiac centre can support decisions in a general emergency department.
Aortic Dissection – The time bomb of doom Read More
