Background: The holy grail of outcomes in OHCA is survival with good neurologic outcome. The only interventions proven to increase this outcome are high quality CPR and defibrillation in shockable rhythms. Ventilation is also an important component of resuscitation in ...
Background: STEMI can be complicated by cardiogenic shock and this complication is associated with a high morbidity and mortality rate. Decreased cardiac output results in inadequate perfusion and subsequent end-organ damage. Mechanical circulatory support can improve perfusion and, in theory, ...
Take Home Points Acute rhinosinusitis is a clinical diagnosis The vast majority of acute rhinosinusitis cases are viral in nature and do not require antibiotics Consider the use of antibiotics in select groups with severe disease or worsening symptoms after ...
Critically ill patients requiring resuscitation often present with many challenges including the ability to secure safe, sterile, fast, and reliable intravenous (IV) access. Over the years emergency and critical care physicians have tried many ways to establish IV access in ...
Background: Acutely ill adults presenting to the hospital with suspected infection commonly receive empiric, broad-spectrum antibiotics as part of their initial management including coverage of both MRSA and pseudomonas species. MRSA coverage includes the use of vancomycin while anti-pseudomonal coverage ...
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