EMDocs

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

6 Treatment : Airway Definitive airway management should be performed in those with respiratory distress with attention to appropriate resuscitation started beforehand in the setting of potential distributive shock from mediastinitis. PPI administration to decrease gastric acid secretion.

Operations 92

Operations Radiology Radiology Fluid Resuscitation 92

RebelEM

AUGUST 7, 2023

The potential for soiled airways, cervical spine injuries, maxillofacial injuries and head injuries combined with agitation/delirium, altered mental status and hypoxemia can make securing a definitive airway both an anatomic and physiologic challenge.

Head Injuries 98

Head Injuries Airway Management Outcomes Burns 98

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 25, 2020

His primary interests are resuscitation, critical care, airway management, and point-of-care ultrasound. His primary interests are resuscitation, critical care, airway management, and point-of-care ultrasound. Case: A 60-year-old male is in your emergency department with sepsis from pneumonia. Reference: Casey et al.

EMS 40

EMS Airway Management Administration Resuscitation 40

Taming the SRU

JUNE 3, 2024

Use checklists for complex procedures, such as airway management. Maintain a routine during shift work, especially when it comes to obtaining adequate sleep during a string of night shifts. Routines are also helpful when applied to intentional, on-shift teaching.

Shock 91

Shock Seizures Airway Management Stroke 91

ETM Course

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Checklist use is becoming more common in Emergency Departments in Australia, particularly for airway management and rapid sequence intubation. The post implementation rate was only measured over 2 years. Had the study period been extended the average empyema rate over time may have dropped, and the subsequent difference been less.

Airway Management 52

Airway Management Emergency Department Administration 52

ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

The non-rebreather was increased to 15 L per minute without initial bag-valve mask assistance due to concern for worsening an already aspirated airway. She was kept upright until immediately before paralytic administration. The process of prehospital airway management: challenges and solutions during paramedic endotracheal intubation.

Airway Management 45

Airway Management EMS Burns Operations 45

Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 19, 2023

patient is becoming drowsy), seek anaesthetic assistance straight away for airway management. The patient’s blood capillary glucose and ketones must be measured to confirm the diagnosis and DKA and guide management. If there are signs of progressive deterioration of consciousness (e.g.,

Dehydration 98

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Even though sedation after endotracheal intubation (ETI) reduces the risk of self-extubation, uncontrolled pain, and awakening awareness, several small single-centre studies demonstrate low rates of sedative drug administration after ETI in the emergency department (ED). In our case, it led to a preventable death. DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e3182713316

Airway Management 135

Airway Management Emergency Department Resuscitation Psychiatric 135

ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

Since 2020 to 2021, the Drug Enforcement Administration has reported a sharp rise in xylazine use across the U.S., Initial stabilization includes airway management and circulatory support. Currently, there is no FDA-approved pharmacotherapy for either the reversal of xylazine in humans or the management of withdrawal.

Forensics 98

Forensics Airway Management Emergency Department Administration 98

ACEP Now

MARCH 6, 2024

The PATCH-Trauma trial took a critical look at TXA in major trauma in the advanced trauma systems of Australia and found a mixed result: a slightly greater number of patients were still alive six months following TXA administration, but there was no difference in survival with a good functional outcome. N Engl J Med. 2023;389(2):127-136.

Research 52

Research Airway Management Stroke Outcomes 52

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

First described in 1970, RSI with the near-simultaneous administration of a sedative agent and NMBA has been shown to have increased first-pass success compared with intubation facilitated by a sedative alone (6,7). Incidence and factors associated with cardiac arrest complicating emergency airway management.

Emergency Department 91

Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 91

RebelEM

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

benzocaine) Consider the diagnosis in any patient with cyanosis and hypoxia that doesn’t respond to oxygen administration Administer methylene blue to any patient with abnormal vital signs, metabolic acidosis, end organ dysfunction or, a serum level > 25% References: Price DP. Chapter 127. Read more

Seizures 52

Seizures Administration Airway Management COPD 52

Taming the SRU

DECEMBER 6, 2023

ems grand rounds: southwest ohio protocol updates WITH dr. weekley Ideally, medications will be administered IV or IO, therefore endotracheal tube drug administration will be de-emphasized. In patients with head trauma requiring airway management, the goal is to bag the patient with a goal EtCO2 35-45 and RR 10.

Leadership 57

Leadership Stroke Airway Management EMS 57

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

EMCrit 196 – Having a vomit SALAD with Dr. Jim DuCanto – airway management techniques during massive regurgitation, emesis, or bleeding. Tranexamic acid for treatment of pulmonary hemorrhage after tissue plasminogen activator administration for intubated patient. J Emerg Med. 2017;52(4):433-437. Weingart S. EMCrit blog website.

Radiology 52

Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Airway Management 52

RebelEM

JULY 31, 2023

In this blog post, we explore the study’s key findings, strengths, and limitations, providing valuable insights while navigating the complexities of airway management in critically ill adults. worsening hypoxemia, hypotension, bradycardia, vomiting, bleeding) Technical failure of the laryngoscope (e.g., 1420 patients were enrolled.

Operations 98

Operations Outcomes Emergency Department Airway Management 98

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Missy has been teaching airway management for over a decade and is the creator of the Prehospital Emergency Airway Course which is taught throughout Washington State. Epinephrine has long been a cornerstone in the management of OHCA. Intraosseous (IO) access provides an alternative in challenging clinical scenarios.

Administration 100

Administration CPR Airway Management Outcomes 100

EMDocs

JUNE 7, 2023

Airway management should not be delayed. 7 Airway management: consider early airway management. Case Follow-up: The patient required benzodiazepine administration for seizure management and subsequent intubation for airway protection.

Poisoning 98

Poisoning Airway Management Seizures PPE 98