EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A 36-year-old male presents to the emergency department after being found down at home by his spouse. Outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. 2013; 88(9): 589-595. Inpatient management of acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Acad Emerg Med. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome in medical patients.

Seizures 105

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department EMS 105

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

You are the Paediatric doctor on call and receive a call for an incoming patient to the emergency department. Tragically, several attempts at resuscitation upon arrival at the emergency department were unsuccessful. Key take-home points While Ben’s case is tragic, we can learn important points about airway management.

Airway Management 135

Airway Management Emergency Department Resuscitation Psychiatric 135

RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Take Home Points: Airway management is paramount; expect a challenging intubation and consider controlling the airway early if there is apparent airway compromise. Understanding the cause of angioedema (mast cell vs. bradykinin mediated) helps dictate directed management. J Emerg Med 2013; 44 (4): 764-772.

Allergic Reactions 105

Allergic Reactions Airway Management Anaphylaxis Emergency Department 105

Northwestern EM Blog

MARCH 1, 2025

While a randomized control trial should be done to evaluate the effect of early proning in a controlled environment, these studies suggest that we should consider using this in our Emergency Department for patients who present with hypoxia and concern for mild to moderate ARDS without urgent need for intubation. 2013; Mi et.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Fractures EKG/ECG Wellness 52

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 1, 2024

Establishing reliable vascular access is absolutely critical for ED patients requiring resuscitation, airway management, or medication administration. Emerg Med J. 2013 Jul;30(7):521–6. Ann Emerg Med. Intraosseous vascular access in adults using the EZ-IO in an emergency department. Int J Emerg Med.

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Emergency Department Ultrasounds Administration Burns 92

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

It is particularly useful in cases of physically difficult airway management, such as in patients with obesity, limited neck mobility, or cervical spine immobilization. Incidence and factors associated with cardiac arrest complicating emergency airway management. Resuscitation 2013; 84(11): 1500 – 4.

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Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 92

Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

ultrasound grand rounds: bedside dvt studies - family presence in the ed/icu - r1 clinical knowledge: aicd - r3 small groups: difficult airway management Ultrasound grand rounds: DVT studies WITH Dr. minges Why should we perform bedside DVT studies in the ED?

CPR 90

CPR Burns Airway Management Wellness 90