Background: Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is the current gold standard for diagnosing acute pulmonary embolism in the ED. It has a high sensitivity, and specificity, is readily available, and can establish analternative diagnoses. One issue with CTPA is that …
Background: Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is the most widely utilized approach for patients requiring emergency tracheal intubation. RSI typically requires the use of a induction agent followed by the use of a neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA) to improve the overall …
Background: Traditionally, vasopressors have been given through central venous catheters (CVCs) in the critically ill.However, the time it takes to place a CVC is time a patient could potentially remain hypotensive. Early initiation of vasopressors may be associated with reduced …
Background: One of my favorite ED superstitions is that if someone says the word “quiet,” all hell is going to break loose. Many believe this superstition and as the ED inevitably gets busier as the day goes on, the person …
Background: Dealing with a patient in status epilepticus, refractory to treatment with benzodiazepines, can be a sphincter tightening ordeal. While most seizure activity responds to appropriately dosed benzodiazipines, some will not respond. The choice of second line medication has been …
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