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Author: Salim Rezaie
BPAP vs AVAPS for Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure in the ED
Background: Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) is an effective treatment modality for patients with both hypoxemic or hypercapnic respiratory failure and has been shown to decrease the need for intubation . Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) provides a constant positive ...
The PREOXI Trial: Pre-Oxygenation with NIV vs Facemask
Background: Tracheal intubation is frequently performed in critically ill patients. Hypoxemia is one of the major adverse events that can occur during intubation and it increases the risk of morbidity and mortality. Preoxygenation before induction of anesthesia increases the amount ...
Should End-Tidal Capnometry (ETC) During ED Procedural Sedation/Analgesia (PSA) Not Be Standard Care?
Background: Procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) is a frequently employed in the emergency department (ED) to facilitate painful procedures. Some of the potential untoward effects of PSA include cardio-respiratory depression and/or airway compromise. Standard practice in many parts of the ...
Should We Be Switching to Whole Blood Instead of Component Therapy in Hemorrhagic Shock?
Background: Hemorrhage remains as one of the biggest causes of death in trauma patients. Strategies such as permissive hypotension, massive transfusion protocols, avoidance of crystalloids, TXA, and definitive hemorrhage control help decrease mortality in these patients. Empiric component blood transfusion ...