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Deferring Arterial Catheterization in Critically Ill Patients with Shock

Deferring Arterial Catheterization in Critically Ill Patients with Shock

by Madison Van Dusen, Christian Vaillancourt | May 7, 2026 | Critical Care, Journal Club, Resuscitation

Deferring Arterial Catheterization in Critically Ill Patients with Shock Muller G, et al. Deferring Arterial Catheterization in Critically Ill Patients with Shock. N Engl J Med. 2025 Nov 13;393(19):1875-1888 Editorial: A Less Invasive Approach to Intensive Care....
Management of PEA: in need of resuscitation?

Management of PEA: in need of resuscitation?

by Bo Zheng, Alex Coutin | Jan 16, 2020 | Airway, cardiac arrest, Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Resuscitation

What is pulseless electric activity (PEA)? Pulseless electrical activity is diagnosed based on a patient having an organized, non-shockable rhythm and no palpable pulse.  However, PEA is not always a cardiac arrest state.  In many cases, patients with PEA have...
Fill ‘er up: Fluid Responsiveness in the ED

Fill ‘er up: Fluid Responsiveness in the ED

by Ariel Hendin, Richard Hoang | Oct 25, 2018 | Critical Care, Grand Round Summaries, Resuscitation

    When we are caring for a septic patient in the ED, we know that aggressive care with early antibiotics and ensuring adequate preload saves lives. But what do we do when we aren’t sure if more fluid will help any longer? How can we finesse our fluid...
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