by Zaffer Qasim In December, a paper was published in a relatively new, open access journal entitled “Joint statement from the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-CoT) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) regarding the clinical use of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA).” This paper set out a number of … [Read more...]
Confounding Questions in Resus – When is it safe to Perform an LP with Anti-Platelet Agents on Board
Hey Folks,EMCrit Here. Welcome to a new segment here on the 'Crit--Confounding Questions in Resus (CQiR pronounced Seek-Here). The EMCrit assistant editor who will be handling this new section is Stony Brook's own, Ashley Mogul. Ash is our academic chief resident and nascent super-star. On an intermittent basis, she will take questions from the EMCrit audience, her clinical … [Read more...]
EMCrit Podcast 224 – TTP & DIC with Tom DeLoughery – Part II – Treatment
This is Part II of a 2-part lecture on TTP, DIC, and thrombocytopenia in the critically ill patient. It was given by Tom Deloughery at the EEMCrit Conference. The Essentials folks have a video package of the whole day at their site. See Part I for Diagnosis TTP Never Give Platelets Never Give Platelets Never Give PlateletsPlasma Exchange is the treatment of … [Read more...]
EMCrit – Retract SSC 2018 – You Only Have Yourself to Blame if You Do Not Take Action
Please, please read the guidelines, listen to the wee, and then if you agree--sign the petition below Literature Mentioned2018 SSC Guidelines 1-hour Bundle Prehospital Antibiotics didn't result in benefit Kumar EditorialAdditional ResourcesMerv Singer on Early Antibiotics for Sepsis PulmCrit Take EMNerd Take PulmCCM Take Must Read: Evidence … [Read more...]
EMCrit Podcast 223 – TTP & DIC with Tom DeLoughery – Part I – Diagnosis
This is Part I of a 2-part lecture on TTP, DIC, and thrombocytopenia in the critically ill patient. It was given by Tom Deloughery at the EEMCrit Conference. The Essentials folks have a video package of the whole day at their site. See Part II for Diagnosis Tom DeLoughery MD, MACP, FAWM Professor of Medicine, Pathology and Pediatrics, Divisions of Hematology/Oncology and … [Read more...]