Canadian EM
MAY 18, 2023
A majority of these patients are affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Over in the resuscitation bay, a CTAS. The post CJEM Visual Abstract – Emergency department crowding negatively influences outcomes for adults presenting with COPD first appeared on CanadiEM.
JournalFeed
APRIL 17, 2021
We cover emotional intelligence, the best antibiotic for diverticulitis, SpO2 targets for COPD, return rates after giving opioids in the ED for back pain, and resuscitative thoracotomy - clamshell vs left anterolateral approach. It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of Apr 12-16, 2021.
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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.
EMDocs
APRIL 2, 2024
Check the pulse RSI= Resuscitation Sequence Intubation Hypoxia, Hypotension, and Acidosis are the reason patients code during/post intubation These patients are super high risk for all 4 Optimize first pass success – Induction agent + paralytic Unconscious patients will still have muscle tone Induction Ketamine or Etomidate at half doses (i.e.,
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2016
It was edited by Smith CASE : A 52-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension and COPD summoned EMS with complaints of chest pain, weakness and nausea. In addition, the patient received 750 mL of fluid resuscitation with transient improvement of blood pressure. In the cath lab, the patient’s blood pressure remained low.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
seen on AP4 or SX view) = high sens, low spec Collapse/inversion of RA greater than 1/3 of cardiac cycle (increases specificity) Early diastolic inversion of RV free wall (can use M-mode in PSLA or PSSA to see this) = most specific.
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). Anatomic dead space is approximately 150 mL.
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