Ketamine is a well-known anesthetic used commonly in the ED for RSI and procedural sedation. In this podcast, we review the use of ketamine in other critical illness states, such as status asthmaticus, status epilepticus, acute pain management, and acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
You can get CME credit for this episode here!Click here for CME Account Creation InstructionsPatients with acute liver failure can be incredibly sick and have an exceedingly high mortality. Early identification and prompt, evidence-based management of the patient...
Given the increase in critically ill patients who present to the ED in need of resuscitation, along with the increase in those who board...
Though we’ve discussed the use of balanced solutions in the resuscitation of critically ill patients numerous times on CCPEM, the literature remains controversial with...