ACLS/PALS High Yield Review

This summary review is designed to hit the high yield aspects of the 2015 update to BLS, ACLS and PALS that is not included in the algorithmic portions of these courses. It is designed to supplement classroom didactics for…

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Acute Variceal Bleeding: An evidence based approach

Background Variceal bleeding is a major complication of portal hypertension, causing approximately 70% of all upper GI bleeds in cirrhosis and is the leading cause of death in these patients.1,2 Portal hypertension is defined as a hepatic venous pressure gradient…

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Chest Tube Management Pearls

Chest tubes…most providers can put them in. You learn the skills in residency, but there are some significant gaps in knowledge of what needs to happen after the tube. If your skills on management are lacking, here are some pearls to catch you back up to speed.

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Is End Tidal CO2 the real 6th vital sign?

End-Tidal CO2 is an under-utilized and frequently overlooked modality for monitoring patients in the Emergency Department. Here is why you should pay close attention to it...

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