Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is being used with increasing frequency in many EDs across the US and across the World. In this podcast, we review the basics of ECLS, as well as discuss the current indications, contraindications, and complications of this critical therapy. In addition, we review some key pearls and pitfalls in the cannulation of patients for ECLS.
Bryan Hayes is back! In this podcast, we discuss pitfalls in the use of benzodiazpines along with current evidence on adjunctive treatments including propofol, barbiturates, dexmedetomidine, antiepileptics, and ketamine. Bryan brings us all up to date with this discussion! Download Companion HandoutDownload [mepr-active membership="240" ifallowed="show"]You can get CME credit for this episode here![/mepr-active] [mepr-active membership="240" ifallowed="show"]Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions[/mepr-active] ...
The administration of IVFs is nearly universal in critically ill patients. In recent years, several studies have suggested improved outcomes with the use of balanced crystalloids solutions in contrast to 0.9% NS. In this podcast, we discuss the recently published BaSICS Trial that evaluated Plasma-Lyte 148 with 0.9% NS in critically ill patients. Does this study provide practice-changing evidence to make that switch? Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode hereClick here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
Currently, there is no approved treatment or proven therapy for COVID-19. As such, many have turned to treatments with little to no supporting evidence. In this podcast, we bring back EM Pharmacy extraordinaire Bryan Hayes to discuss information on the toxicities of potential therapies used in the management of patients with COVID-19. Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here!Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
