Dr. Karen Chung and Dr. Arman Hussain discuss their distinct methods for preparing for intubations, aimed at junior learners. Chung emphasizes using a checklist, especially the SOAP ME mnemonic, for effective preparation. Hussain, a visual learner, prefers “disaster thinking” to prepare for potential complications during the procedure, enhancing his confidence.
Setting Up for a Successful Intubation Read More »
The article discusses treatment strategies for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and refractory hypoxemia. Key steps include optimizing mechanical ventilation, implementing prone positioning, considering neuromuscular blockade, and using inhaled vasodilators.
Refractory Hypoxemia Treatment in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Read More »
The article emphasizes the crucial role emergency medical programs play in managing injuries from crowd control devices. Highlighting the necessity of appropriate PPE and stress on scene safety, it details treatment protocols involving the P-ABCD²E method for managing effects of pepper spray, tear gas, and kinetic impact projectiles like rubber bullets. The essence of management involves supportive care and vigilance for severe respiratory or cardiac symptoms, ensuring thorough evaluation and quick decontamination to mitigate complications.
Crowd Control Devices – Initial Evaluation and Management in the ED Read More »
Take Home Points Michael West, one of my favorite senior residents (back when he was a PGY-4), wrote an incredible review article on the management of hypothermia with a particular focus on severe hypothermia with and without a pulse. I regularly find myself going back to this article in preparation for the Winter months, and
Hypothermia Recap and Resources Read More »
Take Home Points Case A 20 year old male with no past medical history comes back from the waiting room in excruciating pain in his right flank travelling into his groin that started abruptly while he was at work about an hour ago. He’s never had pain like this before, and he is nauseous from
Picture This: Imaging in Renal Colic Read More »
Most EM residents don’t get much of a primer on the two way radios used to communicate with our EMS colleagues. Let’s fix that.
Tuning In: An Intro to the Radio Read More »
The last update to the IDSA guidelines on treatment of community acquired pneumonia was more than a decade ago, and in 2019 they provided updated guidance on antibiotic regimens for the outpatient management which simplifies things and shines a light on the world of antibiotic resistance.
Rise of the Macrolide Resistance: Community Acquired Pneumonia Treatment Update Read More »
Lyme disease makes up the majority of reported tickborne disease in the US, and although it overshadows the other tickborne diseases by a longshot, it’s important to consider the other causes of tickborne disease – but what do you really need to know?
Tick Talk: It’s Not All Lyme Disease Read More »
