Critical Care , Resuscitation

Critical Care ECMO Series: Introduction to ECMO

11/6/2023 Alex Lucas, MD , Christian Kasianko, MD , Alexandra Hallagan, MD , Brendan Innes, MD , Nicholas Johnson, MD

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) allows for temporary life support in cardiopulmonary failure refractory to conventional medical treatment. Given its capabilities and increasing presence in

Critical Care Devices , Critical Care , Cardiology

Critical Care Device Series: Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED)

6/5/2023 Logan Brich , Brendan Innes, MD , Achyut Kamat, MD, FACEP

Given the prevalence of cardiac implantable electronic devices in the United States, it is important for emergency physicians to understand the basic operation and be able to recognize and address com

Critical Care Alert , Critical Care , Cardiology

Critical Care Alert: CLOVERS Trial

2/28/2023 Brendan Innes, MD , Alex Lucas, MD , Evan McMurray, MD

The CLOVERS trial underscores the fact that fluid resuscitation strategies remain a highly debated and complex topic. It is still possible that specific patients may benefit from a restrictive fluid

Critical Care Devices , Critical Care , Airway

Critical Care Device Series: Bag-Valve-Mask

1/18/2023 Barret Zimmerman, MD , Brendan Innes, MD , Allie Schick, MD

The bag-valve-mask (BVM) is ubiquitous and highly utilized in all fields of emergency care. Yet despite its seemingly intuitive operation and perceived simplicity, the BVM is an overlooked and misunde

Critical Care Devices , Surgical Airway , Critical Care

Critical Care Device Series: Tracheostomy Complications and Troubleshooting in the ED

10/24/2022 Evan McMurray, MD , Brendan Innes, MD , Taylor Miller, MD

Tracheostomies are a common surgical procedure for long-term airway management that involves creating a permanent connection between the anterior neck and trachea. Complications occur in up to 50% of

Critical Care , Critical Care Alert , Cardiology

Critical Care Alert: Epinephrine v. Norepinephrine in Cardiac Arrest Patients with Post-Resuscitation Shock

5/14/2022 Brendan Innes, MD , Brian Sumner, MD , Taylor Miller, MD

Post-resuscitation shock occurs in 50-70% of patients after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, and this study provides evidence that norepinephrine is likely a preferable vasopressor to epinephrine in po

Toxicology

Alcoholic Ketoacidosis: Mind the Gap, Give Patients What They Need

8/14/2019 Brendan Innes, MD , Stephanie Carreiro, MD

Patients with alcohol use disorder commonly present to the ED critically ill, with myriad underlying pathologies. Alcoholic ketoacidosis (AKA) should be considered in anyone with prolonged and/or bing