An intensivist on a learning frenzy. Caring for the critically ill using evidence-based medicine.
Your patient needs an airway. What is your go-to tool for endotracheal intubation? Do you reach for direct laryngoscopy (DL) and just get it over with? Or do you wait until the whole setup gets brought into the room to attempt a video laryngoscopy (VL)? The debate of DL vs. VL for intubation has persisted …
Continue reading Direct (DL) vs Video Laryngoscopy (VL) for Intubation? DEVICE Trial
I have to admit the glucocorticoids are amongst my favorite medications that we use regularly in the ICU. Whether it be hydrocortisone, dexamethasone, or methylprednisolone, I have order sets built into my EMR with the dosing for the respective indications. The indications appear to be endless. Today, I am going to be discussing an article …
Continue reading Hydrocortisone for Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
A sentinel event is one where, amongst other different outcomes, leads to death. In critical care, anesthesia, and emergency medicine, we often deal with emergent airways on patients who are on the brink of death unless we intervene expediently. Despite having performed many intubations in my young career, I have the utmost respect for every …
Continue reading Pre-oxygenation: High flow nasal cannula vs. BVM