This post by Dr. Joanna Dehghani highlights the role of POCUS during cardiac arrest, demonstrating how a systematic ultrasound evaluation can uncover catastrophic pathology beyond the usual reversible causes. Learn how bedside ultrasound can aid in the diagnosis of acute aortic dissection, recognize key sonographic findings, and guide critical management decisions.
Read MoreCheck out this blog post by Grace Van Hare, MS4, on three high-yield uses of agitated saline with POCUS in resuscitation. From central line confirmation and RV dysfunction to shunt detection, it offers a practical, bedside-focused discussion.
Read MoreNow that we’re in the midst of winter, there’s a good chance you’ll have a patient presenting with hypothermia. Our latest blog post by Lucas Rappert, a 4th year medical student from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine who recently completed our Resus elective, provides an excellent review of the pathophysiology and management of hypothermia in the ED. Read on to learn more!
Read MoreOur latest resus blog is an excellent review of REBOA by CWRU MS4 Matthew McCabe! Hope you enjoy!
Read MoreOur latest blog is by MS4 Erica Fleming-Hall and explores the indications and evidence for Resuscitative Thoracotomy. Read on to learn more!
Read MoreOur latest Resus blog post is by former CWRU MS4 Chris Schlechter which features a great discussion of resuscitative TEE and the evidence supporting its utility!
Read MoreOur latest Resus blog post is by MS4 Sarah Powell and features a great review of the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and recommendations for the management and prevention of commotio cordis.
Read MoreOur latest Intern Ultrasound of the Month by Dr. Polly Wiltz features a case of ventricular tachycardia, visualized on POCUS, followed by a discussion on using POCUS in cardiac arrest. Read on to learn more!
Read MoreOur next Resus blog post is by MS4 Otis Pinkard and features a great review of airway management following cardiac arrest!
Read MoreHere’s a great post on temporary cardiac pacing by Tessa Nelson, MS4, who recently completed a Resus rotation with us! She discusses the potential complications of both transcutaneous and transvenous pacing and the evidence behind it.
Read MoreThis latest Resus blog post is by Sarah Seresinghe, MS4, who recently completed a Resus rotation with us! She discusses the impact of family presence during the resuscitation of their loved one. This practice has been shown to have potential psychological benefit to the family without negatively impacting resus effort or quality, long-term outcomes, or medicolegal claims.
Read MoreOur newest post is by Brian Fort (MS4 at CWRU) and covers a great discussion of the evidence behind stress dose steroid use in septic shock.
Read MoreThrilled to release our Resus in The Land Blog! Brought to you by our EM-Intensivists and residents/students completing a Resus elective! This first post, by MS4 Jilan Shimberg, covers a review of the effect of acidemia on catecholamine response! Be sure to follow along for more!
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