Canadian EM

MAY 18, 2023

In this issue, we collaborated with CJEM team to present “Emergency department crowding negatively influences outcomes for adults presenting with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease”​1​ in a visual abstract format. A majority of these patients are affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

COPD 75

COPD Emergency Department Outcomes Resuscitation 75

EMDocs

MARCH 18, 2025

Physiologic dead space higher in chronic lung disease (COPD). Resuscitate prior to intubation. Bronchoscopy (Pulmonology/critical care): Used in intubated patients, those too unstable for CT despite resuscitation, or if the source of bleeding is not clear despite other imaging (CT). Am J Emerg Med. Am J Emerg Med.

COPD 81

COPD Radiology Radiology PPE 81

ACEP Now

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A 45-year-old male with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, amphetamine and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) use, and coronary vasospasm presented to triage with chest pain. We present a case of refractory ventricular fibrillation resuscitation due to coronary vasospasm from recent amphetamine use with IV NTG.

Resuscitation 98

Resuscitation EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding COPD 98

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Mortality from asthma and COPD is predicted to increase due to increasing humidity and concentration of particulate matter. C above historical average. The endemic regions of vector-borne diseases will change significantly, with large increases.

Dislocations 74

Dislocations Fractures Poisoning Academics 74

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This post aims to broadly cover the types of PTX, the diagnostic modalities available, and the ideal management by PTX type in the Emergency Department. Unsuspected tension pneumothorax as a hidden cause of unsuccessful resuscitation. Ann Emerg Med. J Emerg Trauma Shock. Ann Emerg Med. Resuscitation.

Fractures 96

Fractures COPD Hospitals Emergency Department 96

EMDocs

APRIL 22, 2024

4 In an emergency department (ED) presentation of cardiac arrest, the diagnosis of PE is challenging without the use of CT angiography. Point-of-Care-Ultrasound (POCUS) is a bedside modality that can assist Emergency Physicians (EPs) in differentiating PE from other causes of cardiac arrest. 10,11 Vid 1. doi: 10.7759/cureus.28481.

Ultrasounds 98

Ultrasounds Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) EKG/ECG Resuscitation 98

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Louis); Marina Boushra, MD (EM-CCM, Cleveland Clinic Foundation); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case Emergency Medical Services brings in a 62-year-old male with COPD in acute on chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure (usually on 3 L nasal cannula, now on non-rebreather at 15 L/min).

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department Resuscitation COPD Shock 98