In this episode, we review the critical pearls and pitfalls in ventilating the post cardiac arrest patient. Are lung protective strategies useful? What is the target SpO2, FiO2, and PaO2 for these patients? Is mild hypercapnea beneficial? We answer these questions and much more on this can't miss episode.
More than 1.5 million patients are intubated each year in the United States. In up to 20% of patients, the first attempt at intubation...
In recent years, numerous trials have investigated the administration of corticosteroids in patients with pneumonia and have produced mixed results. In this podcast, we...
Acute mental status changes after the ingestion of alcohol or other substances are a common presentation to the ED. Those with severe obtundation may...