Etomidate and ketamine are frequently used for RSI in critically ill patients. Recent articles have raised concern about an increased incidence of post-intubation hypotension in patients who receive ketamine for RSI. Notwithstanding, is either agent superior for RSI in the critically ill? In this podcast we discuss the recently published EvK trial, which evaluated etomidate and ketamine for RSI in emergency endotracheal intubations.
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In this podcast, we discuss the recently published ADRENAL study and its implications for the use of steroids for patients with refractory septic shock? Great thought provoking comments in this lively discussion! Download Episode MaterialDownload ...
Hyperkalemia is a life-threatening electrolyte disorder that is commonly encountered in the ED and ICU. In this podcast we review the latest evidence in the management of hyperkalemia based on a recently published consensus-based panel. https://ccpem.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CCPEM-Hyperkalemia-in-the-Emergency-Department.pdf Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode hereClick here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
Many critically ill patients are acidotic. Often, bicarbonate is administered to severely acidotic patients, but does it really improve outcomes? The BICAR-ICU was just published in the NEJM and evaluated the use of bicarbonate in patients with severe metabolic acidosis. In this podcast, we go over the results and discuss the use of bicarbonate in critically ill patients. Download Companion MaterialDownload ...
