An overview of post-arrest hypothermia in the critical care patient.
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Tagged ‘Resuscitation’
Core
Targeted Temperature Management
Core
Palliative Care in the ED
How to improve the quality of life of patients and their families who are facing life-threatening illness.
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Ventricular Assist Devices
An overview of how to manage emergencies related to ventricular assist devices.
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Hypothermia
An article on the many nuances to care of the critically ill hypothermic patient.
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Journal Review
Delayed Fluid Resuscitation for Hypotensive Patients with Penetrating Torso Injuries
Prior to this study, the preoperative approach to hypotensive patients with trauma included prompt intravenous infusion of isotonic fluids – the rationale being to sustain tissue perfusion and vital organ function while diagnostic and therapeutic procedures were underway.
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Journal Review
Esmolol in Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation
Refractory ventricular fibrillation (VF) is very difficult to manage. Up until recently, emergency providers were limited to defibrillation and delivery of high quality CPR as well as amiodarone administration. However,
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