Ian Stiell

Myelopathy and Spinal Emergencies section based on the article by Dr. Zach MacDonald: Just the facts - emergency department approach to myelopathy Link: rdcu.be/epryB #emergencymedicine #myelopathy

🧵 Plenary: Educating Generation AI By Dr. Simon Carley @EMManchester | #ICEM2025 AI is already shaping clinical work — now we must rethink how we educate in this new era. Here's how 👇 #FOAMed #AIinMedicine #MedEd

Just the facts: erector spinae plane blocks for rib fractures in the emergency department by @uOttawamwoo rdcu.be/eiOfA How is this block performed and what are some tips to maximize your success? This and more in this JTF!

The April 2025 issue is out! JTF: steroids in sepsis/pneumonia @Bram_Rochwerg, erector spinae plane blocks @uOttawamwoo Burnout in EP's & residents @HenryLiCDN PoCUS Literature @dan___kim Barriers & facilitators to caring for patients with dementia link.springer.com/journal/43678/…

The 6th edition of the Ottawa Handbook of Emergency Medicine is HERE! A shift-friendly resource for junior learners in the ED. Check it out: emottawablog.com/sdm_downloads/… Help us improve by filling out our quick survey: forms.gle/VJ4w6G7y19ySRe…

Just the facts: diagnosis and management of heat stroke by Steve Sanders et al. 🥵 How do you recognize heat stroke? 🏥 What is the management in the field and ED? ❄️ What are the best cooling modalities? Answers to these questions and more: rdcu.be/evl5u #HeatStroke

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day from CJEM! Today we celebrate the people, research, and frontline care that make Canadian emergency medicine world-class. Explore the latest in ➡️link.springer.com/journal/43678 #CanadaDay #CJEM #EmergencyMedicine

Check out editorial by Adam Cheng link.springer.com/article/10.100… and article by @garrick_mok link.springer.com/article/10.100… on CPR Quality Data in June issue @CJEMonline Both are free access!

📣 Hot off the press: June Issue of CJEM link.springer.com/journal/43678/… • Just the Facts: Heat Stroke, Opioid Neurotoxicity & Delirium • Improving the delivery of care to patients receiving involuntary orders • CPR Quality data collection @garrick_mok • Improving patient care…

🚨 Just the Facts – Evaluation & Management of Epistaxis 🩸 From initial compression to TXA, balloon devices, & when to call ENT — this is your go-to guide for nosebleeds in the ED. 🔗 Read more: rdcu.be/eqzUM ✍️ @long_brit @hrosenberg33 @PaulAtkinsonEM #FOAMed #EM…

Just the Facts: angioedema in the emergency department by Derek Lanoue & Ariel Hendin What is angioedema and what causes it? How do you manage it in the ED? All the answer and more: rdcu.be/epjoy

If you work in an ED or other setting where you see patients presenting with a Thunderclap Headache, then consider taking a look at this article from @bmj_latest bmj.com/cgi/content/fu… With huge assists from @lilninjadoc, Drs. Albert Jin and Jeff Perry

Did you know that CJEM has a collection on Emergency Department Crowding and Patient Flow? Led by Dr. Eddy Lang @EddyLang1. Check it out below: link.springer.com/collections/gd…

🚨 New validation study: The Abbreviated Canadian TIA Score (5 clinical variables) accurately stratifies 7-day stroke/carotid risk in ED patients. by Dr. Jeff Perry ✅ Low: 0.76% ⚠️ Medium: 3.3% 🔴 High: 8.9% iLRs support safe outpatient vs urgent specialist pathways. #ICEM2025

RAFF4 RCT by @EMO_Daddy: First head-to-head trial for acute AF shows IV vernakalant beats procainamide — higher conversion rate (+15%), faster rhythm control (12 vs. 25 min), and fewer shocks needed. Safe, fast, effective. #ICEM2025 #AFib #EMResearch #Cardioversion @CAEP_Docs

🧵Modern Management of Acute Atrial Fibrillation By Dr. Ian Stiell @EMO_Daddy | #ICEM2025 Acute AFib/Flutter is common in the ED — but best practices continue to evolve. Here’s what you need to know ⬇️ #FOAMed #EmergencyMedicine #AFib

Thunderclap headache refers to severe headache of sudden onset that is associated with high risk aetiologies. This practice article discusses the assessment and investigation of thunderclap headache, @hrosenberg33 bmj.com/content/389/bm…

May Issue! Just the Facts: Angioedema & Epistaxis @long_brit ED Inhaler Revolution @chartierlucas Targeted Engagement and Diversion (TED) program in Ottawa @RebeccaSeliga Overtriaging with prehospital trauma team activation protocols @KevinDurr link.springer.com/journal/43678/…

Are you a current or aspiring editor, or reviewer with an EM journal? Attending #ICEM2025 in Montreal in May? why not join us for the NOW FREE publishing (editing & reviewing topics) workshop with Dr. Sas Deb: eventbrite.com/e/advancing-em…… @EddyLang1 @EMO_Daddy @PaulAtkinsonEM

Just the Facts: role of corticosteroids for patients with septic shock, community-acquired pneumonia, and acute respiratory distress syndrome @StevenSkitch @ajz_henry @Bram_Rochwerg link.springer.com/article/10.100…