Critically ill patients with acute hypoxic respiratory failure receive supplemental oxygen as a component of their treatment. In recent years, exposure to high levels of FiO2 with resultant “hyperoxia” have been associated with increased mortality in critically ill patients. At present, there is no clinical practice guideline on oxygenation targets for adult patients with hypoxic respiratory failure. In this podcast, we discuss the recently published HOT-ICU trial that evaluated a lower versus high oxygenation target in adult patients with acute hypoxic respiratory failure.
You can get CME credit for this episode here!Click here for CME Account Creation InstructionsIn this podcast we discuss the very controversial SSC 2018 Update. We know that sepsis is a time-sensitive illness, but does a 1-hour bundle make sense? Download Episode MaterialDownload ...
ED Pharmacist extraordinaire Jill Logan joins CCPEM to discuss the use of high-dose nitroglycerin in patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Is it safe? How much can, and should, you give during the initial resuscitation of these sick patients? Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
It’s time for our annual literature update of the best and most discussed articles from 2016! Simply a great discussion on important topics such as ICH, cardiac arrest, mechanical ventilation, RSI, and sepsis. Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here! Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...