Timing Resuscitation Sequence Intubation for Critically Ill Patients
At numerous recent conferences, a panoply of creative and insightful clinicians have been redefining cutting-edge emergency airway…
Critical Care
-
Timing Resuscitation Sequence Intubation for Critically Ill Patients
At numerous recent conferences, a panoply of creative and insightful clinicians have been redefining cutting-edge emergency airway... -
Emergency Physician Dr. Anne Klimke Taps Training to Treat Wounded in Amtrak Crash
On May 12, 2015, a northbound Amtrak train derailed outside of Philadelphia, killing eight people and injuring... -
Emergency Physician Dr. Renee Salas Treats Injured in Nepal Earthquake
On April 25, 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, killing almost 9,000 people and causing an avalanche...
Emergency Physician Dr. Anne Klimke Taps Training to Treat Wounded in Amtrak Crash
On May 12, 2015, a northbound Amtrak train derailed outside of Philadelphia, killing eight people and injuring…
Emergency Physician Dr. Renee Salas Treats Injured in Nepal Earthquake
On April 25, 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, killing almost 9,000 people and causing an avalanche…
Project ETHAN Telehealth Program Cuts Number of Emergency Department Transports in Houston
Although the Houston Fire Department receives approximately 800 to 900 911 calls a day, a fair number…
Focus on Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Can Interfere With Early Sepsis Detection
If you provide direct patient care in a hospital setting, you no doubt have great familiarity with…
Sick Travelers Returning from West Africa Most Likely to Have Malaria
While Ebola virus disease (EVD) is on everyone’s mind, ill travelers returning from West Africa are far…
Clinical Decision Support Can Reduce Unnecessary Transfusions
Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion has been cited as one of the five most overutilized therapeutic procedures…
Should Families Watch CPR in the Emergency Department?
The Case A 72-year-old man is brought in by emergency medical services in full cardiac arrest. He…
Opinion: Mobile Integrated Health Care Practice Can Bridge Gaps in System
“Mrs. A is back with her CHF. She was discharged yesterday, but she didn’t have a ride…
Opinion: Paramedicine Diversion Programs Pose Patient–Safety Risks
Community paramedicine (CP) supporters argue that diverting 911 patients from the emergency department decreases costs, ambulance wall…