In 2002, the New England Journal of Medicine published two studies that changed the management of post-cardiac arrest patients by showing improved outcomes in patients treated with therapeutic hypothermia (32°C-34°C) for at least 24 hours.
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In 2002, the New England Journal of Medicine published two studies that changed the management of post-cardiac arrest patients by showing improved outcomes in patients treated with therapeutic hypothermia (32°C-34°C) for at least 24 hours.
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Intravenous (IV) iodinated contrast media is used routinely to improve the accuracy of computed tomography (CT) in the emergency department (ED). Prior studies have linked contrast media with the development of acute kidney injury (AKI) and has been linked to increased risk of major adverse events including the initiation of dialysis,
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In patients with symptoms of pulmonary embolism (PE), we often turn to vital signs, including heart rate, respiratory rate and pulse oximetry, as part of our initial impression of the patient.
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A 45-year-old male is brought into your resuscitation bay by EMS. He was found down, with empty prescription bottles for metoprolol, amlodipine and verapamil on his person. His heart rate is in the 30s and his blood pressure is 80s/40s.
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Cardiogenic shock from beta blocker/calcium channel blocker overdose can be difficult to treat. HIET is a life-saving treatment modality.
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Commonly used RSI medications, doses and contraindications.
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Impaction of the fetal anterior shoulder behind the maternal pubic symphysis. This disorder prevents progression of delivery.
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There are a number of life-threatening, infectious complications of pregnancy including chorioamnionitis and septic abortion.
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