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Father of Ebola Stricken NBC Cameraman is Prominent Intensive Care Physician

October 3, 2014

The father of NBC cameraman Ashoka Mukpo, who has been recently stricken with Ebola virus disease, is one of the most prominent intensive care … [Read more...]

Boston Bomber Intubated and Sedated

April 20, 2013

We are following news reports that the alleged Boston bomber Dzhokar Tsarnaev is currently intubated (breathing tube placed) and sedated, as we … [Read more...]

Therapeutic Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest Protocol

February 17, 2013

Therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest is an increasingly used strategy to improve outcomes after myocardial infarction. Most medical centers … [Read more...]

Hypertonic Saline for Fluid Resuscitation

February 9, 2013

Hypertonic saline for fluid resuscitation is best performed with an institution-approved protocol. One such protocol for buffered 3 % hypertonic (half … [Read more...]

Oculovestibular Reflex (Cold Caloric) Test

December 1, 2012

Oculovestibular reflex (cold caloric test) is performed by trauma surgeons and surgical intensivists must sometimes assess the patient for brain … [Read more...]

DIC

November 30, 2012

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a commonly asked subject area on all medical boards tests. The following summarizes some of the most … [Read more...]

Hetastarch

November 26, 2012

Hetastarch (amylopectin) is a commonly used volume expander in the ICU. Some key things to remember when administering it: 1. Use obscures the … [Read more...]

Doubt Grows on Use of CPIS

November 25, 2012

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Mannitol Administration

November 10, 2012

Although lacking level 1 support, mannitol is an commonly used drug in cases of severe traumatic brain injury to manage an increase in intracerebral … [Read more...]

Pentobarbital Induced Coma

November 9, 2012

Although not used as frequently as in the past, occasionally patients in the ICU are placed in a "pentobarb coma", most commonly in cases of hepatic … [Read more...]

Giffords Neurosurgeon Wrong In Stating Breathing Tubes Protect Against Pneumonia

January 11, 2011

Multiple media outlets today are reporting that University of Arizona neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Lemole has told reporters that Congresswoman Gabrielle … [Read more...]

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

December 26, 2010

Pathophysiology 1) abnormal clotting process that can have as the major symptom(s) bleeding, thrombosis or both 2) a specific triggering process is … [Read more...]

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