Landmark EM Papers

A curated, searchable index of key Emergency Medicine papers and clinical trials — the evidence base every EM physician should know. Search by keyword, trial name, journal, or clinical category.

72 papers · 33 named trials

NEJMGI & Hepatology

Acute Abdomen in the Modern Era

2024-07-04
BMJEndocrine & Metabolic

New advances in type 1 diabetes

2024-04-20
BMJMiscellaneous

Therapeutic advances in rheumatoid arthritis

2024-04-13
EMJED Operations & Systems

Ten Second Triage: A Novel and Pragmatic Approach to Major Incident Triage

2024-01-01
JAMA PsychiatryCardiac & ECG

ADHD Medications and Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

2023-11-22
BMJNeurology & Stroke

Spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression: summary of NICE guidelines

2023-10-28
BMJTrauma

Are hard collars necessary for older people with odontoid neck fractures?

2023-06-10
BMJHaematology & VTE

Prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer

2023-06-01
Alcohol Clin Exp ResToxicology

Medications for treating alcohol use disorder: A narrative review

2023-05-12
EMJToxicology

Drink and injection spiking: how to approach an increase in presentations

2023-04-01
EMJToxicology

High-potency benzodiazepine misuse in opioid dependent patients: use naloxone with care

2023-03-01
EMJTrauma

Does pre-injury clopidogrel use increase the risk of intracranial haemorrhage post head injury? A systematic review and meta-analysis

2023-03-01
BMJMental Health

Immediate management of acute psychological trauma in conflict zones

2023-02-08
BMJPaediatrics

Is immobilisation required for toddler's fracture of the tibia?

2023-01-14
EMJHaematology & VTE

Thromboprophylaxis in ambulatory ED patients managed with lower limb immobilisation after injury

2023-01-01
EMJRespiratory & Airway

Pulmonary embolism management in the emergency department part 2

2023-01-01
EMJRespiratory & Airway

Pulmonary embolism diagnosis part 1: clinical assessment at the front door

2022-12-01
EMJHaematology & VTE

Semi-rigid knee splints for injury and risk of symptomatic VTE: an exploratory retrospective analysis

2022-12-01
BMJED Operations & Systems

Supporting healthcare workers with work related stress

2022-11-26
EMJCardiac & ECG

Starting anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation in the emergency department safely

2022-11-01
BMJED Operations & Systems

Medical photography using mobile devices

2022-09-10
NEJMResuscitation & Cardiac ArrestDOSE VF

Double Sequential Defibrillation for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation (DOSE VF)

2022-08-24
EMJTrauma

Non-sterile gloves vs sterile gloves for suturing traumatic wounds in the ED

2022-07-01
Acad Emerg MedPain & Sedation

Periosteal block versus IVRA for reduction of distal radius fractures: an RCT

2022-06-29
EMJUltrasound & Imaging

SONO case series: RUQ point-of-care ultrasound in assessment of the gallbladder

2022-06-01
LancetResuscitation & Cardiac ArrestRePHILL

Resuscitation with blood products in patients with trauma-related haemorrhagic shock receiving prehospital care (RePHILL)

2022-03-07
BMJHaematology & VTE

Diagnosis of DVT with D-dimer adjusted to clinical probability: prospective diagnostic management study

2022-02-15
JAMAResuscitation & Cardiac Arrest

Effect of Intra-arrest Transport, ECPR, and Immediate Invasive Assessment on Functional Neurologic Outcome

2022-02-01
JAMACOVID-19RECOVERY-RS

RECOVERY RS: Effect of Noninvasive Respiratory Strategies on Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure and COVID-19

2022-01-24
BMJMusculoskeletal & FracturesDRAFFT2

Surgical fixation with K-wires versus casting in adults with distal radius fracture (DRAFFT2)

2022-01-22
NEJMRenal & ElectrolytesPLUS

Balanced Multielectrolyte Solution versus Saline in Critically Ill Adults (PLUS Trial)

2022-01-18
NEJMRenal & Electrolytes

Balanced Crystalloids versus Saline in Critically Ill Adults — A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

2022-01-18
BMJToxicology

Managing snakebite

2022-01-15
EMJUltrasound & Imaging

SONO case series: an 85-year old woman with left hip pain

2022-01-01
Am J Emerg MedCardiac & ECG

Emergent cardiac outcomes in patients with normal ECG in the ED

2022-01-01
EMJPain & Sedation

We Need to Talk About Codeine: an Implementation Study to reduce high-strength co-codamol discharge from ED

2021-12-01
EMJRespiratory & Airway

Studying ApOx in the ED: forget associations, the truth is in the design

2021-12-01
EMJPain & Sedation

Evaluation of a state law on opioid-prescribing behaviour

2021-12-01
JAMAResuscitation & Cardiac Arrest

Effect of IV or IO Calcium vs Saline on Return of Spontaneous Circulation in Adults With OHCA

2021-11-30
CirculationCardiac & ECGEPIC

Anterior-Lateral Versus Anterior-Posterior Electrode Position for Cardioverting Atrial Fibrillation (EPIC)

2021-11-24
NEJMCOVID-19

Early Treatment for Covid-19 with SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibody Sotrovimab

2021-11-18
Curr Cardiol RepCardiac & ECG

Diagnosis of Occlusion MI in Patients with LBBB and Paced Rhythms

2021-11-17
JAMAPaediatricsCAP-IT

Effect of Amoxicillin Dose and Treatment Duration on Antibiotic Re-treatment in Children With CAP (CAP-IT)

2021-11-02
J Trauma Acute Care SurgTraumaP-CAT

Small (14 Fr) percutaneous catheter vs open chest tube for traumatic hemothorax: a multicenter RCT

2021-11-01
ChestRespiratory & Airway

Safety of Thoracentesis and Tube Thoracostomy in Patients With Uncorrected Coagulopathy

2021-11-01
Ann SurgGI & HepatologyDINAMO

Nonantibiotic Outpatient Treatment in Mild Acute Diverticulitis (DINAMO study)

2021-11-01
Ann Emerg MedGI & Hepatology

Efficacy of Initial Therapies for Bleeding from Esophageal Varices in Adult Patients with Cirrhosis

2021-11-01
NEJMResuscitation & Cardiac ArrestTTM2

Hypothermia versus Normothermia after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (TTM2)

2021-06-17
LancetCOVID-19RECOVERY

Tocilizumab in Patients Admitted to Hospital with COVID-19 (RECOVERY)

2021-05-01
NEJMCOVID-19RECOVERY

Dexamethasone in Hospitalized Patients with Covid-19 (RECOVERY)

2021-02-25
LancetTraumaCRASH-3

Tranexamic Acid for Treatment of Significant Traumatic Brain Injury (CRASH-3)

2019-10-14
JAMACardiac & ECGHiSTORIC

High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I at Presentation in Patients With Suspected ACS (HiSTORIC)

2019-09-08
JAMAResuscitation & Cardiac ArrestPART

Effect of a Strategy of Initial Laryngeal Tube Insertion vs Endotracheal Intubation on 72-Hour Survival in Adults With OHCA (PART)

2018-08-28
NEJMTraumaPAMPer

Effect of Prehospital Plasma during Air Medical Transport for Trauma (PAMPer)

2018-07-26
NEJMResuscitation & Cardiac ArrestPARAMEDIC-2

A Randomized Trial of Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (PARAMEDIC-2)

2018-07-18
JAMAResuscitation & Cardiac ArrestAIRWAYS-2

Bag-Mask Ventilation vs Tracheal Intubation for OHCA (AIRWAYS-2)

2018-07-18
NEJMNeurology & StrokeEXTEND-IA TNK

Tenecteplase before Thrombectomy for Ischaemic Stroke (EXTEND-IA TNK)

2018-05-16
NEJMRenal & ElectrolytesRELIEF

Restrictive versus Liberal Fluid Therapy for Major Abdominal Surgery (RELIEF)

2018-05-10
NEJMRenal & ElectrolytesSALT-ED

Balanced Crystalloids versus Saline in Noncritically Ill Adults (SALT-ED)

2018-03-01
NEJMRenal & ElectrolytesSMART

Balanced Crystalloids versus Saline in Critically Ill Adults (SMART)

2018-03-01
NEJMNeurology & StrokeDEFUSE 3

Thrombectomy for Stroke at 6 to 16 Hours with Perfusion-Imaging Selection (DEFUSE 3)

2018-01-24
NEJMNeurology & StrokeDAWN

Thrombectomy 6 to 24 Hours after Stroke with Mismatch (DAWN)

2018-01-04
NEJMHaematology & VTETRICS-III

Liberal or Restrictive Transfusion after Cardiac Surgery (TRICS III)

2017-11-12
NEJMRespiratory & AirwayFELLOW

Apneic Oxygenation during Endotracheal Intubation (FELLOW)

2016-02-18
NEJMResuscitation & Cardiac Arrest

Trial of Continuous or Interrupted Chest Compressions during CPR (PART Trial)

2015-11-09
NEJMRespiratory & AirwayFLORALI

High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Noninvasive Ventilation for Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (FLORALI)

2015-06-04
NEJMInfectious Disease & SepsisProMISe

Trial of Early, Goal-Directed Resuscitation for Septic Shock (ProMISe)

2015-04-02
NEJMInfectious Disease & SepsisARISE

Goal-Directed Resuscitation for Patients with Early Septic Shock (ARISE)

2014-10-01
NEJMInfectious Disease & SepsisProCESS

A Randomized Trial of Protocol-Based Care for Early Septic Shock (ProCESS)

2014-03-18
NEJMResuscitation & Cardiac ArrestTTM

Targeted Temperature Management at 33°C versus 36°C after Cardiac Arrest (TTM)

2013-12-05
LancetTraumaCRASH-2

Effects of Tranexamic Acid on Death and Thromboembolic Events in Trauma (CRASH-2)

2010-07-03
NEJMCardiac & ECGPLATO

Ticagrelor versus Clopidogrel in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes (PLATO)

2009-09-10