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). This is referred to as CPR I nduced C onsciousness ( CPRIC ).

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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. percent to 38.3

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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.

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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.

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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.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So next time you are faced with a patient with massive hemoptysis heading for respiratory failure in your ED, take an organized approach such as this seven-step one to maximize your patient’s chance of survival with good neurologic outcome. A special thanks to Drs. J Emerg Med. 2017;52(4):433-437. Weingart S. EMCrit blog website. Hemoptysis?

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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. Outcomes: Primary Outcome: Successful intubation on the first attempt. 1420 patients were enrolled. 1420 patients were enrolled.

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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. With a survival rate to discharge often below 10% globally, rapid, effective interventions are needed to improve patient outcomes.

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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. In: Mattu A and Swadron S, ed. CorePendium.

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