Browsing: Critical Care Devices

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Critical Care Devices , Critical Care , Cardiology

Critical Care Device Series: Transvenous Pacemaker

7/24/2023 Alexandra Hallagan, MD , Christian Kasianko, MD , Amrita Vempati, MD
Temporary transvenous pacing (TTVP) utilizes central venous access to pass an electrode into the right ventricle. TTVPs are one of the most infrequently performed procedures by emergency physicians;
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Critical Care Devices , Critical Care , Pulmonary , Airway

Critical Care Device Series: Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)

6/20/2023 Christine Yang, MD , Dustin Slagle, MD , Robert Jared Klemisch, MD
Heated high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is capable of delivering 100% humidified and heated oxygen at higher flow rates, providing important support for patients with respiratory distress. Learn more ab
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Critical Care Devices , Critical Care , Cardiology

Critical Care Device Series: Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED)

6/5/2023 Logan Brich , Brendan Innes, MD , Achyut Kamat, MD, FACEP
Given the prevalence of cardiac implantable electronic devices in the United States, it is important for emergency physicians to understand the basic operation and be able to recognize and address com
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Critical Care Devices , Critical Care , Cardiology

Critical Care Device Series: LVADs

5/2/2023 Christian Kasianko, MD , Evan McMurray, MD
Initially meant to improve survival and bridge patients in the outpatient setting from their diagnosis of heart failure to donor transplantation, mechanical assistance of the left ventricle has evolve
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Critical Care Devices , Critical Care , Airway

Critical Care Device Series: Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

5/2/2023 Christine Yang, MD , Alexandra Hallagan, MD , Dustin Slagle, MD , Gabriel Wardi, MD, MPH
Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) is the delivery of ventilatory support and positive pressure into the lungs without the need for an invasive endotracheal or tracheostomy tube. This su
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Critical Care Devices , Critical Care , Airway

Critical Care Device Series: Bag-Valve-Mask

1/18/2023 Barret Zimmerman, MD , Brendan Innes, MD , Allie Schick, MD
The bag-valve-mask (BVM) is ubiquitous and highly utilized in all fields of emergency care. Yet despite its seemingly intuitive operation and perceived simplicity, the BVM is an overlooked and misunde
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Critical Care Devices , Surgical Airway , Critical Care

Critical Care Device Series: Tracheostomy Complications and Troubleshooting in the ED

10/24/2022 Evan McMurray, MD , Brendan Innes, MD , Taylor Miller, MD
Tracheostomies are a common surgical procedure for long-term airway management that involves creating a permanent connection between the anterior neck and trachea. Complications occur in up to 50% of
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Critical Care Devices , Critical Care

Critical Device Series: Arterial Lines Tips and Tricks

8/1/2022 Jeremy Kaswer, MD
The EMRA Critical Care Committee presents an arterial line primer as part of its Critical Care Devices series. Follow this series for insight and troubleshooting guidance for devices and procedures th

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Pediatric Ventricle Assist Devices

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Singham – Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Devices in the CICU

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