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Malignant Catatonia

Core EM

An estimated 7% to 15% of acutely hospitalized psychiatric patients and psychiatric emergency department patients exhibit catatonia [4]. Malignant Catatonia (AKA “lethal catatonia”): An acute onset life-threatening subtype of catatonia that is characterized by fever, autonomic instability, delirium, and rigidity [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

mg/kg intravenous) or ketamine (1-2 mg/kg intravenous) Intubation performed by procedure-focused airway team under Department of Anesthesiology on hospital patients in Level 1 trauma center in Dallas. Induction drug doses were consistent with the doses recommended in the trial protocol. The significance of 7-day survival is unclear.

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An EM Resident’s Guide to Basic Airway Management

Core EM

Success at intubation likely takes more time and practice than other procedures, as shown in recent research on ED residents and their success rate at intubating, measured as a function of their total number of intubations (See Figure 1). Practice may not achieve perfection, but it will make you better. fiber optic through the nose).

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