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Is there a Precedence for Precedex in the ED?

Is there a Precedence for Precedex in the ED?

by Shahbaz Syed | Oct 24, 2024 | Airway, Anesthesiology, Commentary, Critical Care, Featured, Resuscitation

Precedex (dexmedetomidine) is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist increasingly used in critical care environments for sedation and anxiolysis. It offers a unique profile of sedation without respiratory depression, making it an attractive option in various clinical...
Invasive Group A Strep (iGAS).. It’s Backkkkk (Part 2)

Invasive Group A Strep (iGAS).. It’s Backkkkk (Part 2)

by Max Zworth | Jul 18, 2024 | Featured

In case you missed it, in part 1 of this series, Dr. Zworth discussed the increasing prevalence of invasive Group A Strep (iGAS), the mounting public health concern, recognition, and diagnosis. In this post, we focus on management, the treatment of (strep)...
Posterior Circulation Strokes

Posterior Circulation Strokes

by Kathleen O'Connell | Mar 14, 2024 | Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Neurology, Recently Featured, Resuscitation

Posterior circulation ischemia accounts for approximately 20-25% of all ischemic strokes and is a significant cause of patient disability. The diagnosis can be extremely challenging as findings are often not typically focal. Posterior strokes are misdiagnosed more...
Lung Protective Ventilation

Lung Protective Ventilation

by Cameron Leafloor | Feb 1, 2024 | Anesthesiology, cardiac arrest, Critical Care, Featured, Recently Featured, Respirology

In our first part, we talked about the basics of mechanical ventilation and how to set up the ventilator for the busy ED doc! In part two, we discuss lung protective ventilation and go through a few cases to help solidify what we’ve learned. If you haven’t...
Mechanical Ventilation Basics

Mechanical Ventilation Basics

by Cameron Leafloor | Jan 25, 2024 | Airway, Anesthesiology, cardiac arrest, Critical Care, Featured, Recently Featured, Respirology

Mechanical ventilation has a lot of nuance associated with it, but a lot of reference guides focus on care in the ICU. There is certainly a need for more practical application for the ED doc or initial setup of patients on the vent. With both ER and ICU experience,...
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