Troubleshooting the Trach

March 04, 2019 00:28:51
Troubleshooting the Trach
Critical Care Perspectives in Emergency Medicine
Troubleshooting the Trach

Mar 04 2019 | 00:28:51

/

Show Notes

Respiratory distress in the patient with a tracheostomy can incite fear in even the most seasoned emergency physician or intensivist.  In this episode, we review the initial management of respiratory distress in the trach patient, along with a review of common tracheostomy emergencies that are likely to present to your ED or ICU.

You can get CME credit for this episode here! Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions

Other Episodes

Episode 0

July 15, 2020 00:26:28
Episode Cover

TXA for GI Bleeds? The HALT-IT Trial

The use of tranexamic acid (TXA) has markedly increased since the results of the CRASH-II trial were published.  In addition to its use in...

Listen

Episode 0

April 28, 2023 00:27:21
Episode Cover

Should We Add Fludrocortisone to Hydrocortisone for Septic Shock?

The use of steroids in patients with sepsis and septic shock has been controversial for decades. At present, the Surviving Sepsis Campaign recommends the...

Listen

Episode 0

May 13, 2020 00:21:18
Episode Cover

COVID-19: Toxicities of Potential Therapies

Currently, there is no approved treatment or proven therapy for COVID-19. As such, many have turned to treatments with little to no supporting evidence....

Listen