JournalFeed

APRIL 17, 2021

It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of Apr 12-16, 2021. We cover emotional intelligence, the best antibiotic for diverticulitis, SpO2 targets for COPD, return rates after giving opioids in the ED for back pain, and resuscitative thoracotomy - clamshell vs left anterolateral approach.

COPD 52

COPD Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

MARCH 18, 2025

Physiologic dead space higher in chronic lung disease (COPD). Resuscitate prior to intubation. Bronchoscopy (Pulmonology/critical care): Used in intubated patients, those too unstable for CT despite resuscitation, or if the source of bleeding is not clear despite other imaging (CT). 2021 Dec;50:148-155. Am J Emerg Med.

COPD 81

COPD Radiology Radiology PPE 81

RebelEM

AUGUST 21, 2023

In response to this critical issue, the TAME Cardiac Arrest Trial has been launched as a definitive phase III multi-center randomized controlled trial for resuscitated cardiac arrest patients. Resuscitation. Epub 2021 Feb 8. 2021 Feb 18. The malleability of arterial carbon dioxide makes it a potential therapeutic target.

Hospitals 97

Hospitals Resuscitation Outcomes CPR 97

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can be further divided into two types: primary--those that occur in generally healthy individuals without underlying lung disease, and secondary--those that occur in individuals with underlying lung disease such as COPD [1]. Unsuspected tension pneumothorax as a hidden cause of unsuccessful resuscitation. Resuscitation.

Fractures 96

Fractures COPD Hospitals Emergency Department 96

EMDocs

APRIL 22, 2024

RV chamber size alone is not enough information to rule-in a PE as RV cavity enlargement can be visualized in other conditions such as pulmonary hypertension, RV infarct, COPD and cardiac arrest from multiple causes. 2021 Apr;40(2):100852. Epub 2021 Mar 26. 10,11 Vid 1. SubX4 Asystole RV > LV. SubX2 Asystole RV > LV.

Ultrasounds 98

Ultrasounds Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) EKG/ECG Resuscitation 98

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Louis); Marina Boushra, MD (EM-CCM, Cleveland Clinic Foundation); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case Emergency Medical Services brings in a 62-year-old male with COPD in acute on chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure (usually on 3 L nasal cannula, now on non-rebreather at 15 L/min).

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department Resuscitation COPD Shock 98