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Malignant Catatonia

Core EM

One week prior to ED arrival, the patient was becoming progressively despondent, less interactive with peers, exhibiting slow speech and movements, and was not eating. An estimated 7% to 15% of acutely hospitalized psychiatric patients and psychiatric emergency department patients exhibit catatonia [4].

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Something Winter This Way Comes

EMS 12-Lead

The specific ST/T pattern was not fully appreciated by the attending EMS personnel, yet alarming enough to convince the patient to be seen in the Emergency Department despite his intentions of seeking evaluation on his own accord through his respective family physician. MICU transport was unremarkable.

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The EvK Trial: Ketamine vs Etomidate for Rapid Sequence Intubation

REBEL EM

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. Etomidate Use Is Associated With Less Hypotension Than Ketamine for Emergency Department Sepsis Intubations: A NEAR Cohort Study.

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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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