Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast Episode 313: Reflections on Residency and Social Media with Alexis Motz Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 10 seconds 00:00 / Subscribe Share Source link
A 28-year-old otherwise healthy male presents for an acute episode of bilateral lower extremity weakness causing him to fall in the bathroom. The episode started approximately 30 minutes prior to arrival. He had a similar episode three months prior which resolved quickly during his ED visit. Initial vital signs: HR: 107 BP: 165/91 O2:…
Overview and Epidemiology Vaso-occlusive crises, or VOCs, are the most frequent cause of emergency visits and hospitalizations for individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). They are responsible for more than 70 percent of ED visits among children with SCD and account for substantial healthcare utilization and missed school days. Most children with homozygous HbSS will…
The journey through intensive care can be a harrowing experience for patients and their families. While the primary focus of intensive care units is to address life-threatening illnesses and stabilise patients, a significant and sometimes overlooked aspect is the aftermath of that care. Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) refers to the range of physical, cognitive, and…
It has been an exciting time in neurocritical care. We haven’t been able to post in a while but Casey and I will bring you up to speed. So, buckle up-we’ll do a quick literature recap from 2023-2025. First up, Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) updates from 2023-2024: Thrombectomy: Over the past few years, there have been…
Author: Chuck Pilcher, MD FACEP (Editor, Med Mal Insights) // Reviewers: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) and Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Here’s another case from Medical Malpractice Insights – Learning from Lawsuits, a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians. The goal of MMI-LFLis to improve patient safety, educate physicians, and reduce the cost and stress of…
The American Thoracic Society has just released a new guideline on CAP. It’s also been a while since I last updated the IBCC chapter on CAP (10/22), so I’m revising the chapter and incorporating the new guidelines. Here are some of my thoughts on the latest developments in severe CAP. ATS and IDSA are… breaking…
Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long, MD (@long_brit), we cover sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema (SCAPE). Episode 123: Sympathetic Crashing Acute Pulmonary Edema What is this? SCAPE is a subset of acute heart failure syndrome (AHFS) associated with rapid onset of respiratory distress, pulmonary edema, and hypertension. What is different with…
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The Paper Look Me in the Face and Tell Me That I Needed to Be Transferred: Defining the Criteria for Transferring Patients with Isolated Facial Injuries [10.1097/TA.0000000000004651] Bellal Joseph, MD FACS Dr. Bellal Joseph is the Martin Gluck Endowed Professor of Surgery, Professor of Neurosurgery, Chief of General Surgery and Chief Division of Trauma,…