Double Sequential External Defibrillation was successfully used in a pilot study by Cheskes, et al. and…
Category: Miscellaneous
Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)
Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) is calculated as: 1/3 Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) + 2/3 Diastolic Blood…
LVAD Tips
End-stage left sided heart failure may be treated with implantation of a Left Ventricular Assist Device…
NIH Stroke Scale
General Principles: Administer stroke scale items in the order listed. Record performance in each category after…
SALAD – Intubation Technique
Suction Assisted Laryngoscopy for Airway Decontamination SALAD is an airway intubation technique utilized for patients who…
ACLS Summary
Cardiac Arrest: CPR Shock VF/VT Epinephrine 1 mg q3-5min One of the following may be considered…
VBG vs ABG
Notes: In a meta-analysis, Bloom et al. note that there is good correlation between arterial and…
Radiology Measurements & Follow Up
GB Ultrasound 1,2: GB wall <4mm, measured anteriorly at thinnest portion. CBD width <4mm + 1 mm…
RUSH Protocol
Rapid Ultrasound for Shock and Hypotension (RUSH) The HIMAP protocol was originally published by Weingart et…