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Clinical Conundrums: Should Ketamine be Preferred Over Etomidate in RSI?

Bottom Line Up Top: Based on the available evidence, we should strongly consider ketamine over etomidate as our default induction agent in critically ill patients. Clinical Scenario: A 48 year old man presents with fever, hypotension, hypoperfusion and hypoxemia. Workup ...

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Resuscitation

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Remote Consult Protocols for Retinal Artery Occlusion: A Visionary Approach in Emergency Care?

Background:  Retinal artery occlusion (RAO) is a time-sensitive ophthalmic emergency that demands rapid diagnosis and intervention. Administration of intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IVtPA) within 4.5 hours of symptom onset appears to be the most promising approach for improving visual outcomes, supported ...

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Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

The PROTECTION Trial – A Randomized Trial of Intravenous Amino Acids for Kidney Protection

Background Information: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most frequent complications of cardiac surgery and the cause is complex. Renal hypoperfusion from decreased glomerular filtration rate after cardiopulmonary bypass is a major contributor.1 This in combination with exogenous ...

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CardiovascularRenal and GenitourinaryResuscitation

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