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The EvK Trial: Ketamine vs Etomidate for Rapid Sequence Intubation

REBEL EM

Sharda 2022) Etomidate and ketamine act distinctly from each other. All intubations were performed on hospitalized patients, limiting application to the ED population. In contrast, patients in the ketamine arm had higher rates of MICU admissions. 2022 Jan;48(1):78-91.Epub Intensive Care Med. PMID: 34904190.

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Don’t stress, it’s just an ECG…

Core EM

The Case An 88-year-old woman with a history of dementia, major depressive disorder, and hyperlipidemia presented to the ED via EMS after a near syncopal episode. The ED team emergently notified cardiology and loaded her with aspirin, ticagrelor, and heparin. High-sensitivity troponin peaked at 61 and BNP was normal.

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An EM Resident’s Guide to Basic Airway Management

Core EM

While this guide isnt exhaustive, its designed by residents, for residents, to provide practical tips and foundational knowledge thats crucial in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of the ED. Introduction Airway management is a critical ED skill to master. So the actual benefit for most ED patients is unclear.

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