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The NICO Trial: NIV in Comatose Patients with Acute Poisoning

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These patients can be at risk of vomiting and aspiration and often prompts clinicians to pursue definitive airway management to avoid pneumonia and other complications. There has been no high level evidence to help guide practice until now…the Non-Invasive Airway Management of Comatose Poisoned Emergency Patients (NICO) trial.

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Grand Rounds Recap 5.22.24

Taming the SRU

Knowing the capabilities of your system BEFORE disaster strikes is crucial top 10 air care cases of 2023-2024 with drs. Use checklists for complex procedures, such as airway management. Get a blood gas when possible to help guide your ventilation. Routines are also helpful when applied to intentional, on-shift teaching.

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emDOCs Revamp: Esophageal Perforation

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1 , 2 The most common non-iatrogenic cause is spontaneously due to increased intraesophageal pressure, Boerhaave syndrome, from forceful retching, coughing, straining, seizures, or even childbirth (15% of cases). Accessed September 30, 2023. Accessed September 30, 2023. Accessed October 1, 2023. aid=1104586430 Bono MJ.

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Beyond Ketamine: When to use Facilitated Intubation in the ED

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Contraindicated seizures or porphyria. 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.