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