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Identifying respiratory failure in patients involves careful analysis of clinical symptoms, diagnostic tests, and consideration of underlying conditions. The clinical presentation commonly includes signs of hypoxia or hypercapnia, such as dyspnea, tachypnea, and altered mental status Nitu &...

Quantitative waveform capnography (EtCO2) plays a critical role in airway management and the assessment of respiratory failure, particularly in emergency situations. This method of monitoring provides a real-time assessment of carbon dioxide levels in exhaled breath, which is essential for...

In the urgent setting of emergency care, the choice between bedside lung ultrasound (LUS) and chest X-ray (CXR) can significantly impact patient outcomes, particularly when diagnosing conditions such as pneumonia and other respiratory pathologies. Numerous studies indicate that LUS offers...

Research has indicated that individuals with red hair exhibit distinct responses to various anesthetic agents, partly due to genetic factors associated with their hair color. A notable genetic variant in red-haired individuals is the mutation in the melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) gene, which has...

Ketamine is increasingly recognized as a viable option for monotherapeutic sedation in mechanically ventilated patients, particularly due to its unique pharmacological properties. As an NMDA receptor antagonist, ketamine can provide effective sedation without the respiratory depression often...

Double Sequence External Defibrillation (DSED) is an advanced resuscitation technique utilized in cases of refractory ventricular fibrillation (RVF), particularly in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) scenarios. This method involves the application of simultaneous electrical shocks from two...

The use of epinephrine in cases of ventricular fibrillation (VF) during cardiac arrest remains a contentious topic within the medical community. The current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines endorse the administration of epinephrine as part of the resuscitation protocol, primarily due...

Why Every Business Needs an Onsite AED—And Proper Training to Use It

Imagine this: your workplace has a fire alarm system installed, but no one has ever practiced a fire drill. Or there are fire extinguishers mounted on the walls, but not a single employee knows how to use them in...

Vector Change Defibrillation (VCD) is an innovative approach to defibrillation that seeks to optimize the delivery of electrical shocks to terminate refractory ventricular fibrillation (rVF). The underlying principle of VCD is to alter the vector or pathway through which the defibrillation energy...

The neuroprotective effects of ketamine in post-cardiac arrest patients have garnered significant attention in recent years, particularly due to its potential to mitigate the neurological damage that often follows cardiac arrest. Ketamine, an NMDA receptor antagonist, has been shown to possess...