Stop Performing Routine Pulse Checks During CPR
“Time to pause for a pulse check.” Although this refrain is uttered during cardiac arrests across the…
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Stop Performing Routine Pulse Checks During CPR
“Time to pause for a pulse check.” Although this refrain is uttered during cardiac arrests across the... -
Does Administering Steroids for Cardiac Arrest Lead to Better Neurological Outcomes?
The Case A 54-year-old man is admitted to the observation unit to rule out an acute coronary... -
The Role of Emergency Physicians in Triage and Resuscitation Decisions: The Case of COVID-19
The current COVID-19 pandemic raises important questions about the role of emergency physicians in making decisions about...
Does Administering Steroids for Cardiac Arrest Lead to Better Neurological Outcomes?
The Case A 54-year-old man is admitted to the observation unit to rule out an acute coronary…
The Role of Emergency Physicians in Triage and Resuscitation Decisions: The Case of COVID-19
The current COVID-19 pandemic raises important questions about the role of emergency physicians in making decisions about…
Balloon Occlusion of Aorta in Trauma Patients May Increase Complications, Death
Use of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) may increase complications and mortality in severely…
Do-Not-Resuscitate Tattoos: Are They Valid?
A recent New England Journal of Medicine article presented a case in which a “Do Not Resuscitate”…
Massive Transfusion Ratios May be Less Useful in Nontrauma Setting
Massive transfusion ratios commonly used in trauma settings might not be appropriate for nontrauma patients, a retrospective…
Onsite Medical Care, Resuscitation Increasingly Important at Mass Gathering Events
The term “mass gathering” refers to a variety of different events including music festivals, concerts, state fairs,…
ILCOR Guidelines on Asthma, Concussion, Dental Avulsion, and Anaphylaxis Reviewed
The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) appointed a task force in 2013 to prepare recommendations regarding…
Use End-Tidal Capnography for Placing Orogastric, Nasogastric Tubes, and CPR
In the last “Tricks of the Trade” column (November 2016), we reviewed how to use end-tidal capnography…
Tips on Treating Medical Emergencies at End of Life for Patients Who Don’t Want Resuscitation
Your patient has terminal metastatic cancer. In his record, you find a Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment…