Core EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

Definition: Catatonia: A behavioral motor dysregulation syndrome marked by an inability to move normally despite full physical capacity, which can occur in the context of many underlying psychiatric and general medical disorders [4]. Epidemiology : Who typically suffers from catatonia? Who typically suffers from malignant catatonia?

MICU 246

MICU Emergency Department OR ED 246

EMS 12-Lead

AUGUST 14, 2022

MICU transport was unremarkable. There was no obvious pallor, diaphoresis, or dyspnea, and he denied any prior episodes of vomiting. He described the pain as “nagging,” and equally not exacerbated by any kind of movement. A pertinent medical history remarkable for HTN was disclosed, which was well controlled on Rx Olmesartan.

STEMI 130

STEMI MICU CAD Coronary 130

The Overrun

AUGUST 17, 2022

I saw our shiny new MICU vehicles become like us. Substance use is up among all populations, and I’d bet we’re no different. We probably haven’t totaled up or studied the loss of colleagues to a mental health crisis, suicide, or just plain walking away from the profession of caring for people at all levels. Some died. Another check sheet.

MICU 52

MICU EMT EMT Emergency Response 52

REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The largest trial comparing invasive arterial blood pressure (IABP) to noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) monitoring in critically ill patients had just over 700 patients and found a mean difference of 1.0mmHg (+/- 10.2) which was not statistically significant [2]. to 1.12; p = 0.03 for every change in 5ug/min Lower MAP Value: aOR 0.98; 95% CI 0.98

ICU 102

ICU MICU ALS EMS 102

REBEL EM

AUGUST 29, 2022

What They Did Prospective, randomized 1:1, parallel-assignment, open-label, single-center trial Randomization process: Sequentially numbered opaque, sealed envelope in blocks of 8 that directed the team to use either etomidate (0.2 Induction drug doses were consistent with the doses recommended in the trial protocol.

MICU 52

MICU ICU OR Emergency Department 52