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Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring in Critically Ill Adults?

REBEL EM

In shocky patients, arterial lines are often used to monitor hemodynamic parameters and inform treatment decisions. Many of these patients are started on vasopressor and inopressor medications to assist in efforts to normalize blood pressure to help improve organ perfusion. which was not statistically significant [2]. to 1.12; p = 0.03

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The EvK Trial: Ketamine vs Etomidate for Rapid Sequence Intubation

REBEL EM

There was no information on the proportion of patients experiencing cardiovascular collapse before induction of anesthesia. There was no quantitative information on the amount of preexisting IV fluids and vasopressor therapies. Induction drug doses were consistent with the doses recommended in the trial protocol.

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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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