The LOV-ED Trial by Michael Coletta
Lung Protective Ventilation Initiated in the ED (LOV-ED Trial)
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Malignant Ischemic Stroke by Kim Chavez
Click here to learn more about malignant ischemic strokes.
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Do obese patients get too much tidal volume?
Use a tidal volume of 6-8 cc / kg (ideal body weight) when ventilating your patient...even when they are obese
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When Should Pre-Hospital ACLS be Stopped? By Dr. George Anthony Fidacaro
A postion paper from 2011 offers some guidance on this question.
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Should you Intubate with the Head of the Bed Elevated (HOB)?
Consider postioning your patient with their HOB elevated on your next intubation.
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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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GI Bleeding: The Evidence Behind When to Transfuse?
When patients present to the Emergency Department with acute upper GI bleeding, the natural inclination is to quickly pull the transfusion trigger. However, a 2013 study gives us pause...
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I Can’t Take the Pressure Anymore! When to Worry About Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are rare but significant causes of morbidity and mortality in both traumatic and medical ICU patients.
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Does Sux "Suck" for Kids?
Succinylcholine in the Pediatric Patient
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A Tale of Baclofen Toxicity
Do you have a patient with altered mental status from Baclofen toxicity? Here's some pearls to remember...
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