by Thariq Badiudeen, Nate Murray | Feb 5, 2026 | Featured, Pain Medicine, Ultrasound
Rib fractures are a common traumatic injury seen in the ED, and are diagnosed in over 30% blunt trauma patients (Liman et al., 2003). The traditional approach to rib fracture analgesia in the ED relies heavily on systemic medications, like opioids. While this strategy...
by Meehan Andrew, Nikki Huebener | Jan 29, 2026 | cardiac arrest, Chronic Pain, Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries
As Emergency Physicians, we are all experts in saving lives, yet we are often least prepared for the moment when a patient is imminently dying. The hardest decision isn’t starting resuscitation; it’s knowing when it is non-beneficial and ensuring the patient is...
by Mathieu McKinnon | Jan 8, 2026 | cardiac arrest, Cardiology, Commentary, Critical Care
The 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) introduce several important updates across the resuscitation spectrum. Below is a concise, clinically focused summary tailored for emergency...
by Isabella Menchetti | Sep 18, 2025 | Airway, Anesthesiology, emergency, Gastroenterology
A 60-year-old male with a history of cirrhosis arrives in your ED in extremis; no vital signs, massive hematemesis en route, and a presumptive diagnosis of ruptured esophageal varices. Your team initiates the massive transfusion protocol, secures the airway, and...
by Patrick Fisk, Mathieu McKinnon | Jun 6, 2024 | Airway, Anesthesiology, Critical Care, emergency, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Respirology, Resuscitation
Your patients need you to start rethinking what you know about pre-oxygenation. The peri-intubation period is a physiologically hazardous time; when we feel forced to act in critical situations, we often try to speed things up and cut corners. We hope to convince you,...
