DKA: "Trying to intubate [...] using standard approaches can cause a period of apnea, which can kill your patient" Cynthia Santos, MD with recs for your patients with salicylate toxicity, sepsis-induced ARDS, and DKA (ie, the ones who will likely require some modification to your usual airway algorithm). Crucial info here!

"Untoward patient-centered effects had not definitively been demonstrated until recently"Nick Johnson, MD (@NickJohnsonMD) discusses the recent evidence comparing isotonic saline with balanced fluids for resuscitation of septic patients.

"There have been a growing number of cases associated with life-threatening neurotoxic effects and cardiotoxic effects"Cynthia Santos, MD gives a nice overview of the increasingly popular synthetic cannabinoids, including the range of clinical presentations, management, and the bottom line for your practice in the ED.