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Something Winter This Way Comes

EMS 12-Lead

EMS personnel found him seated on a bench, uncomfortable, but without gross distress. MICU transport was unremarkable. A third, and final, EMS 12 Lead ECG was recorded: The precordial ST segments (even Leads I/aVL, as well) have reverted to a dramatically depressed state. But the lesion is still active!

STEMI 130
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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. A highly specialized airway team was utilized for intubation, likely unavailable in many institutions. The significance of 7-day survival is unclear.

MICU 52