Five to 15% of trauma patients arrive in emergency rooms in shock. From June 2020 to April 2022, less than 10% of admitted patients met the criteria for multifactorial shock in the early phase, putting them at a significantly higher…
Read MoreHemodynamic monitoring is used to assess the functional characteristics of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems. In critical care patients, it guides the medical team in preventing or treating organ failure while improving patient outcomes. Though the extent of its benefits…
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In 2010, 2.6 million individuals received renal replacement therapy. Most of them were also receiving hemodialysis treatments. That number has since grown to 4 million, making knowledge of the procedure vital for healthcare practitioners. Though catheter insertion is an important…
Read MoreAscites, the abnormal buildup of protein-containing fluid in the abdominal area, is a common complication of cirrhosis. It can also develop due to heart failure, cancer, kidney disease, and a few other conditions. Performing a paracentesis procedure could aid in…
Read MoreA central venous catheter (CVC), also called a central line, is similar to an intravenous line but is more often used for critically ill patients who require longer treatments. It is a common bedside procedure performed using sterilize equipment. It…
Read MorePlatelets, also known as thrombocytes, are fragments or blood cells that impact the blood’s ability to clot. They are produced in the bone marrow which contains stem cells that develop into platelets as well as red and white blood cells.…
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Early and rapid administration of life-saving medications and fluids is critical in emergency situations, but gaining vascular access can be challenging. Moreover, central line placement brings the risk of pneumothorax and arterial injury and requires full and certified competence, which…
Read MoreWhat are the best methods for prolonged pleural space drainage? Pose this question to any emergency healthcare provider, and they’ll say it’s tube thoracostomy. It can be a lifesaver when it comes to removing fluid and air from the pleural…
Read MoreThe POCUS RUSH exam is a valuable tool in emergency medicine and critical care. It enables clinicians to accurately and swiftly assess patients experiencing shock or hypotension and to diagnose the underlying cause using point-of-care ultrasound. This is beneficial when…
Read MoreLaryngeal airway masks are an invaluable tool in effective airway management, especially in emergency situations. They are particularly helpful during “can’t intubate, can’t ventilate” scenarios as they are easy to insert for airway rescues. They can be blindly placed and…
Read MoreDuring life-threatening situations, the airway of a patient may be severely compromised. The condition requires critical and timely intervention by establishing a front-of-neck access (FONA) emergency airway, otherwise known as emergency cricothyrotomy or cricothyroidotomy. Cricothyroidotomy is performed as a final…
Read MoreMass casualty events such as natural disasters or terror attacks involve several (and sometimes even hundreds of) victims who require urgent medical attention. In such situations, it is crucial for first responders and medical professionals to prioritize how they treat…
Read MoreIn the first part of this article, we covered that ascites occur when excessive fluid accumulates in the peritoneal cavity. Such occurrences must be treated with diuretics, paracentesis, and possibly TIPPS procedure. We also mentioned how refractory ascites occurs when…
Read MoreAscites is the accumulation of free fluid in the peritoneal cavity and can occur as a complication of a scarred liver, otherwise known as cirrhosis. While ascites is treated according to its underlying root cause, refractory ascites poses a bigger…
Read MoreIf a patient is unconscious, unable to swallow, or oral medications are slow to take effect, it can be difficult to administer medication. An intravenous (IV) injection or infusion is a commonly used solution in such cases. Through the IV…
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