US Probe: Assessing Venous Congestion – The VExUS Approach
What is the VExUS Approach to evaluating for venous congestion?
US Probe: Assessing Venous Congestion – The VExUS Approach Read More »
critical care
ABG Versus VBG in the Emergency Department
What do you need to know about ABG versus VBG?
ABG Versus VBG in the Emergency Department Read More »
Blood Pressure Management in Neurologic Emergencies: What Does the Evidence Say?
How should you manage blood pressure in the patient with acute ischemic stroke or intracerebral hemorrhage?
Blood Pressure Management in Neurologic Emergencies: What Does the Evidence Say? Read More »
AHA/NCS Statement on Critical Care Management of Post ROSC Patients
The American Heart Association and Neurocritical Care Society released their 2023 Scientific Statement on the critical care management of post ROSC patients. This post covers the key components.
AHA/NCS Statement on Critical Care Management of Post ROSC Patients Read More »
Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Journal Feed rings in the new year with CT for SAH, calcium for PEA, and oxygenation targets in critical care.
Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up Read More »
emDOCs Podcast: Episode 48 – Ventilator Management
How can you optimize mechanical ventilation in the ED? Brit Long and Skyler Lentz discuss key strategies for the ED.
emDOCs Podcast: Episode 48 – Ventilator Management Read More »
R.E.B.E.L. EM – Therapy Options in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
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 »
Trauma ICU Rounds – Endpoints of Resuscitation
What are the endpoints of resuscitation? First you need to understand the clinical problem in need of resuscitation and, second, identify the targets or goals of resuscitation.
Trauma ICU Rounds – Endpoints of Resuscitation Read More »
Ultrasound G.E.L. – POCUS Rounds in the ICU
Does routine use of US during morning rounds on all patients improve patient outcomes?
Ultrasound G.E.L. – POCUS Rounds in the ICU Read More »
EM@3AM: Mucormycosis
A 65-year-old male with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and ESRD on dialysis presents for right sided nose/facial discomfort and swelling and fever. Exam reveals altered mental status. He has right nasal swelling and tenderness, with a necrotic area on nasal septum. He is tachycardic, but the CV, pulmonary, skin, and GI systems are otherwise normal. What’s the likely diagnosis?
EM@3AM: Mucormycosis Read More »