J Emerg Med
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Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) has recently gained wide acceptance among emergency physicians (EP). The debate regarding the safety of neuromuscular blocking (NMB) agents in the hands of EPs nonetheless remains open, as objective studies are few, and all data available so far come from tertiary care centers. This retrospective study was done to review our experience with RSI and assess the related morbidity and mortality. ⋯ All patients were successfully intubated. No mortality was attributed to the use of muscle relaxants. Our results support the safety and effectiveness of RSI in the hands of emergency physicians.
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The objective of this study was to determine the degree of association of self-estimated scholastic standing (self-rank) with an independent evaluation of the dean's letter (dean's letter score). Applicants to our emergency medicine residency program were asked to estimate their scholastic standing on the application form. A blinded independent review of the dean's letter for each applicant was performed, and the letter was scored. ⋯ There was also an appreciable relationship between self-rank and final rank in the NRMP Match. Self-rank of scholastic standing by applicants to an emergency medicine residency is strongly associated with dean's letter information. Self-rank may be useful during early screening of applications before dean's letters are available.