This week the EM educator series looks at the challenging case of cardiogenic shock.
The EM Educator Series: Cardiogenic Shock – Don’t be shock’ed, it’s not sepsis Read More »
Kira Brayan and Jenny Beck-Esmay cover neurogenic shock!
Neurogenic Shock: Definition, Identification, and Management in the ED Read More »
Shock can be associated with a variety of causes, but it isn’t always apparent.
Subtle Presentations of Shock in the ED Setting Read More »
We are experts at airway management, but some scenarios can be tricky… This edition of the emDocs Podcast covers managing the high-risk airway, specifically metabolic acidosis and shock/hypotension.
emDOCs Podcast – Episode 15: High-Risk Airway Management Part 1 Read More »
The first and last 15 minutes of trauma management are critical in giving your patient the best chance of functional survival. In this podcast we gain perspectives from both academic trauma team leaders Dr. Chris Hicks and Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak and community trauma expert Dr. Kylie Bosman in these critical moments.
EM Cases – The First and Last 15 Minutes Part 1 Read More »
How should you use push-dose vasopressors in the ED? This post looks at the evidence behind their use and provides key points for patient care. As an added bonus, the post contains cards that can be printed for easy use on shift.
Push-Dose Vasopressors: An Update for 2019 Read More »
A 43-year-old female presents with altered mental status. Her husband states she has had weight gain, constipation, fatigue, and skin changes. Vital signs include BP 92/60, HR 48, T 93.2 rectal, RR 13, SpO2 96% on room air. She is alert and oriented x 1, and her neck reveals a well-healed midline anterior neck scar. Her abdomen is soft but distended, and her extremities are cool. What’s the likely diagnosis?
EM@3AM: Decompensated Hypothyroidism Read More »
The Solution for Fluid Responsiveness?
Ultrasound G.E.L. – Carotid Flow Time for Fluid Responsiveness Read More »
How do you define shock? What are the different types? This video and post from Anna Pickens provide key pearls.
