The Adrenal Trial
Should we be giving steroids for patients in septic shock? This trial attempts to answer that question.
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Kara Huston, MD
Go With the Flow...
Do you know how the indications and how to start High-Flow Humidified Nasal Cannuale (HFHNC)? You do now...
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Pneumomediastinum: Critical Care Consult vs. Observation
Pneumomediastinum: Critical Care Consult vs. Observation
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#EMconf: Discharging Afib patients
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Dr. Richard Byrne discussed a step-wise approach to treating and potentially discharging the patient in Afib with RVR. Read ahead to review the approach:
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TEE in Cardiac Arrest
There are a lot of benefits to using TEE during cardiac arrest...click here to read more!
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#EMconf: Palliative Care in the ED
This week for our Grand Rounds, Dr. Kate Aberger, MD, FACEP discussed Emergent Suffering in the ED. It is important that Emergency Physicians are aware of best practices when caring and communicating with patients nearing their end of life. Read ahead for useful Palliative Care tips.
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#EMconf: DEA and the Opioid Epidemic
Education for all EM providers about the ongoing opioid epidemic is paramount. This week during conference a member of the DEA educated us on the opioid epidemic and discussed some strategies and initiatives for prevention. Read ahead for the highlights:
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How to E(SCAPE) Intubation
How to avoid intubation in a Sympathetic Crashing Acute Pulmonary Edema (S.C.A.P.E.) patient
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Think Fast.....Sarin gas!
Recent tragic events remind us that we need to be ready for chemical attacks. Learn the basics of sarin gas.
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Hyperosmolar Therapy for the Brain Injured Patient
Which is better for the brain injured patient, mannitol or hypertonic saline?
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