The EMRA offices will be closed for the upcoming holidays from Tuesday, December 24, 2024 thru Wednesday, January 1, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Ischemic stroke is one of the most common causes of death and devastating permanent disability worldwide. Two new trials - DAWN and DEFUSE 3 - suggest endovascular therapy could benefit patients prese
Tamponade and Valvular Catastrophe: TTE in the Hemodynamically Unstable Patient
A 70-year-old man with a history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes is brought to t
Post-Intubation Sedation
Bridging the Gap Between the Emergency Department and the Intensive Care Unit The practice of endotracheal intubation is often executed as follows: the endotracheal tube is p
Beyond ATLS: What the Manual Doesn't Tell You
All these factors coalesce in the trauma bay to create a downward spiral of shock where life-saving interventions wrestle with each other as the patient
Ahead of the Curve: Assessment of Fluid Responsiveness in the ED
A 70-year-old male with a history of atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure presents to the emergency department (ED) hypote