Approximately 2 million patients present each year to EDs in the United States for acute asthma exacerbations. Of these, up to 50,000 may require ICU admission for continued care and resuscitation. The management of critically ill asthmatic patients can be fraught with peril. In this podcast we discuss the assessment and management of patients presenting with a severe asthma exacerbation.
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Current guidelines for post-cardiac arrest management recommend TTM (32C to 36C) for all patients with coma after resuscitation from cardiac arrest. The benefit of TTM is primarily seen in patients who present with a shockable rhythm. However, nonshockable rhythms are now the most common presenting rhythm in patients with cardiac arrest. The use of TTM in patients with nonshockable rhythms remains controversial. In this podcast, we discuss the latest randomized article on the use of TTM in patients with cardiac arrest with a nonshockable rhythm. Should these results change YOUR practice? Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here! Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a catastrophic syndrome that occurs very soon after delivery and is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Unfortunately, the diagnosis is often missed, or at the very least delayed. In this podcast, we discuss the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of this critical illness. 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 debate on the ideal neuromuscular blocking agent for RSI in emergency intubations rages on. In this podcast, we review the latest randomized trial comparing rocuronium with succinylcholine in out-of-hospital patients needing emergency tracheal intubation – The CURASMUR Trial. Emergency medicine airway guru Dr. Ken Butler takes us through the paper and provides his expert opinion on which NMBA you should be reaching for in your next intubation! Download Companion Handout Download You can get CME credit for this episode here!Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
