Pharmacologic Management of the Post-Intubation Patient in the ED
Optimizing post-intubation sedation in the ED is critical. Explore the dosing, benefits, and risks of key agents like ketamine, propofol, and fentanyl.
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Pharmacologic Management of the Post-Intubation Patient in the ED
Optimizing post-intubation sedation in the ED is critical. Explore the dosing, benefits, and risks of key agents like ketamine, propofol, and fentanyl. -
How to Know When to Quit a Clinical Course of Action
Avoid the sunk cost fallacy in the ED. Learn how "kill" criteria and quit-coaches can prevent overreach and improve care. -
Why the Nonrebreather Should be Abandoned
Standard NRBs often fail high minute ventilation. Learn why high flow nasal cannula is superior and how to utilize flush rate oxygen as a bridge to intubation.
How to Know When to Quit a Clinical Course of Action
Avoid the sunk cost fallacy in the ED. Learn how “kill” criteria and quit-coaches can prevent overreach and improve care.
Why the Nonrebreather Should be Abandoned
Standard NRBs often fail high minute ventilation. Learn why high flow nasal cannula is superior and how to utilize flush rate oxygen as a bridge to intubation.
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in the Emergency Department
Go beyond “10 over 5.” This guide demystifies NIPPV, explaining the right settings for CPAP and BiPAP in patients with respiratory distress.
The Pediatric Airway: Considerations and Challenges
5-year-old child involved in a motor vehicle crash (MVC) presents with altered mental status and a Glasgow…
Meet the Emergency Physicians Running for Congress
Every two years, Americans go to the polls to choose our representatives in Congress and at the…
Bougie: First Pass or Rescue Device?
A 68-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) with altered mental status and fever. Vital signs…
How To Manage Tracheo-Innominate Fistula
A 24-year-old male with history of quadriplegia and traumatic brain injury presents to the emergency department with…
Should You Etomidate Me?
Case A critically ill patient presents to the emergency department (ED) requiring an emergent, definitive airway. While…
Case Report: Upper Airway Obstruction in the Emergency Department
Case Report A 25-year-old female with history of shellfish allergy presented to the emergency department (ED) via…