The EMRA Critical Care Committee's Roadblock series is the resuscitationist's guide to overcoming the obstacles in the normal algorithm of critically ill patients. Through this series, we will ask the
An important goal for cardiac point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curricula is creating a straightforward method of remembering ultrasound probe orientation.
Despite our best intentions when speaking with a patient or their family, subtle aspects of our communication can dramatically influence these conversations and our conclusions regarding the patient’s
The ECLS-SHOCK Trial investigated whether extracorporeal life support would benefit patients suffering acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock. Is VA-ECMO always the answer?
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) allows for temporary life support in cardiopulmonary failure refractory to conventional medical treatment. Given its capabilities and increasing presence in
The pediatric emergency department is a unique setting in which educational interventions can reach a wide variety of people. The Health Policy Journal Club examines a study conducted to gauge the eff
What role does amiodarone or lidocaine play in achieving a good outcome for shockable refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest? This Critical Care Alert looks at a follow-up to the ALPS study.
The leading cause of iatrogenic pneumothorax is transthoracic needle aspiration. In our case, however, pneumothorax was most likely due to transbronchial lung biopsy two days prior to presentation. Al
People experiencing homelessness commonly present to the emergency department for health care needs, and the ED plays a crucial role, as it serves as the first — and often the only — resource for acce
Severe hypothyroidism is commonly referred to as “myxedema coma.” However, patients with this condition are often not comatose and do not have edema. Rather, they are most notably recognized by declin