Emergency Medicine Cases

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In this EM Cases main episode podcast, we tackle the complexities of trauma airway management, including direct trauma to the airway. We discuss indications and timing of intubation, penetrating neck trauma, the head injured patient, the agitated patients and the soiled airway.

Airway Management 104

Airway Management Resuscitation EMS Head Injuries 104

Emergency Medicine Cases

AUGUST 24, 2021

How should we adjust airway management for the older trauma patient? Which older patients do not require head or c-spine imaging after a ground level fall? When can anticoagulation medications be safely resumed after an older person has sustained a minor head injury? and many more.

Resuscitation 52

Resuscitation Head Injuries Airway Management Shock 52

Pediatric EM Morsels

JUNE 9, 2023

Maybe injuries to the spleen or kidney come to mind. Perhaps thoughts of pelvic injuries or severe head injury dominate our considerations. Of course, we all have a healthy respect for post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage and we like to talk about Damage Control Resuscitation. Keep patient comfortable.

Pediatrics 152

Pediatrics Head Injuries Airway Management Administration 152

RebelEM

AUGUST 7, 2023

Background: Getting a definitive airway in a critically ill trauma patient can be a stressful situation. This helps relieve agitation/pain while maintaining spontaneous breathing and airway reflexes allowing for adequate pre-oxygenation as well as facilitates other resuscitation interventions including IV access, vasopressors, fluids, etc.

Head Injuries 98

Head Injuries Outcomes Airway Management Burns 98