EMDocs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The disease is generally mild, but in untreated cases, it can lead to more severe outcomes, especially in patients with underlying conditions such as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Even though the disease often resolves spontaneously, prompt antibiotic therapy is essential for optimal outcomes. January 2022.

EMS 105

EMS Infectious Diseases Shock Airway Management 105

RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

James DuCanto, developed the DuCanto catheter to enhance airway management in these high-stakes situations. The commonly used 14 Fr Yankauer catheter, with its smaller bore, may struggle to clear heavily contaminated airways effectively. Published 2022 Sep 10. BMC Anesthesiol. 2022;22(1):285.

Airway Management 115

Airway Management Outcomes EMS Research 115

Pediatric EM Morsels

JUNE 9, 2023

Multimodal management can help avoid variceal bleeding. Luoto, 2020 ] Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding: Management Guidelines on the management of acute variceal bleeding in children are limited and debated due to limited pediatric-specific evidence. Prepare airway management tools (hoping to avoid needing them).

Pediatrics 157

Pediatrics Head Injuries Airway Management Resuscitation 157

Critical Care Now

AUGUST 31, 2024

Published 2022 Sep 10. PMID: 36088303 Background: Emergency intubations often involve managing contaminated airways, where the standard 14 Fr Yankauer catheter may be insufficient. The 28 Fr DuCanto catheter, developed by Dr. James DuCanto, is designed to handle thicker fluids, potentially improving airway management.

Airway Management 52

Airway Management EMS Research Outcomes 52

Critical Care Now

AUGUST 31, 2024

Published 2022 Sep 10. PMID: 36088303 Background: Emergency intubations often involve managing contaminated airways, where the standard 14 Fr Yankauer catheter may be insufficient. The 28 Fr DuCanto catheter, developed by Dr. James DuCanto, is designed to handle thicker fluids, potentially improving airway management.

Airway Management 52

Airway Management EMS Research Outcomes 52

RebelEM

MARCH 27, 2023

However, that practice is long-outdated and patients managed on lower tidal volumes (6 ml/kg) were found to have decreased mortality. Ventilator-associated lung injury and inflammation can occur even during short-term mismanagement can worsen patient outcomes. 2022 Feb 8; PMID: 35156050 Higgins TL et al. 2022 Feb 24;7(1):29603.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Operations Academics Documentation/Coding 52

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

Jain 2022] Now used for critically ill trauma and medical patients in >75 countries. Jain 2022] Now used for critically ill trauma and medical patients in >75 countries. Jain 2022] Glasgow Coma Scale in Children – How do you perform it correctly?

Head Injuries 246

Head Injuries Pediatrics Outcomes Shock 246