52 in 52 covers the PREVENT trial for this week’s article. Does low (6 mL/kg) tidal volume reduce ventilator free days in ventilated patients without ARDS compared to intermediate tidal volume (10 mL/kg)?
52 in 52 – #33: The PREVENT Trial Read More »
A 66-year-old male presents via EMS in respiratory distress. For the past several days he has had worsening productive cough, chest pain, dyspnea, and fever. He appears fatigued, is sitting up in bed, and has increased work of breathing. On exam there is no JVD, 1+ edema, and crackles bilaterally. Vital signs include T 102.1 F, HR 110, RR 28, BP 94/62. Chest Xray shows bilateral infiltrates. What is the likely diagnosis?
EM@3AM: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Read More »
The care and management of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is complex and follows an inciting injury to the lungs.
R.E.B.E.L. EM – Therapy Options in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Read More »
What are the indications for ECMO beyond ARDS and refractory cardiogenic shock?
Trauma ICU Rounds – The rEVOLUTION of ECMO Read More »
For the hypoxemic patient with COVID-19, what can you use to improve V/Q matching and oxygen saturations?
COVID-19: Awake Repositioning / Proning Read More »
This EM Educator evaluates aspiration pneumonitis vs. pneumonia and the diagnosis and management of ARDS.
The EM Educator Series: The Bad Combination of Aspiration Pneumonia and ARDS Read More »
How do you manage the patient with acute hypoxemia and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema? Could it be ARDS? This post looks at ARDS in the ED.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): who’s at risk and ED-relevant management Read More »
