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The Skeptics' Guide to EM
JANUARY 13, 2024
On your arrival, first responders from the fire department are performing high-quality basic cardiac life support. The patient is a 54-year-old man who collapsed in front of his family after complaining of chest pain for several hours. You continue with compressions and defibrillations and your partner places an advanced airway.
REBEL EM
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Revascularization of the culprit lesion remains one of the few established treatments though there are numerous other unproven modalities including extracorporeal life support (ECLS). Extracorporeal Life Support in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock. bleeding, stroke, limb ischemia, and hemolysis). Zeymer HT et al.
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FOAMfrat
MAY 17, 2024
In this blog we will explore the basic goals of ECMO and the four main components seen in every ECMO circuit. At its most basic form, ECMO or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation is a way to artificially support the patient’s heart and or lungs by removing the blood from the body, oxygenating it, and returning it to the patient in real-time.
REBEL EM
APRIL 22, 2024
Lower vs higher oxygenation target and days alive without life support in COVID-19. Intervention: Target PaO2 = 60 mm Hg Control: Target PaO2 = 90 mm Hg Outcome (primary): Absolute number of days without life support in 90 days defined as the absence of mechanical ventilation, circulatory support, or kidney replacement.
FOAMfrat
OCTOBER 28, 2023
My primary interest in these blog posts is to write about the unique transport considerations of Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices (MCS) and to help educate the readers on the physiological concepts of MCS devices and how they work. My contact information is at the bottom of the blog! What is Sweep? Okay, easy enough.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
This is beyond the scope of this blog post. This recommendation is based upon the availability of PICU support, with lower fluid volumes and earlier vasoactive use being recommended, particularly if there are signs of fluid overload. The overall goal in managing any cause of shock is to restore oxygen delivery to the organs.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Cardiac arrest was called and advanced life support was undertaken for this patient. The above ECGs show the initiation and continuation of a polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia can be ischemic, catecholaminergic or related to QT prolongation. After about 90 seconds of chest compressions she awoke.
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