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.,

Documentation/Coding 111

Documentation/Coding CPR EKG/ECG Sepsis 111

Taming the SRU

JUNE 26, 2024

Unresponsive patients with undetectable MAP or EtCO2 less than 20 should undergo CPR. TEE can be helpful in guiding resuscitation if available. Patients with AML and sepsis have a higher mortality than their otherwise healthy counterparts. Gut translocation is a common etiology of sepsis in patients with AML.

Blood Transfusions 87

Blood Transfusions Sepsis CPR EKG/ECG 87

Critical Care Now

JULY 14, 2024

Several meta-analyses examining the efficacy of eCPR have been published, including either patient data from RCTs or data from both RCTs and observational trials, with the results indicating either a statistically significant benefit in neurologically favorable survival, or no difference with eCPR compared to conventional CPR.

Resuscitation 98

Resuscitation CPR Outcomes Sepsis 98

PEMBlog

AUGUST 20, 2024

This episode of PEM Currents discusses ECPR (Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), an advanced procedure used in cases of cardiac arrest when traditional CPR fails. Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Starting an extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation program: success is in the details.

CPR 52

CPR Resuscitation Pediatrics Hospitals 52

Thinking Critical Care

MAY 20, 2023

With help from the usual suspects (Rory Spiegel, Andre Denault, Korbin Haycock) we are focusing on some core areas in acute and critical care – sepsis, arrest and respiratory failure are perennials, but this year we are also adding neurocrit as a core component, which I think is a bit underserved and certainly deserving of more.

Airway Management 95

Airway Management Resuscitation EKG/ECG CPR 95

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 19, 2020

ECMO Flow was achieved after approximately 1 hour of high quality CPR. pulmonary embolism, sepsis, etc.), She was unable to be defibrillated but was cannulated and placed on ECMO in our Emergency Department (ECLS - extracorporeal life support). After good ECMO flow was established, she was successfully defibrillated. myocarditis).

CPR 52

CPR EKG/ECG Shock Ultrasounds 52

Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Whilst some patients may not be for CPR or intubation and ventilation, they may be appropriate for other treatment options offered in ITU, such as inotropes. 48 hours) to help her through the initial period of sepsis while her antibiotics take time to work. The patient and team agree to instate a u-DNACPR.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Shock 52