acidosis Archives - County EM

Cardiovascular EM-Critical Care Evidence-Based Medicine

Sodium Bicarbonate Does Not Work in Cardiac Arrest

This article will not attempt to wade into the pathophysiology of acid-base disorders. From reading the nephrology literature, it seems that this topic is more closely akin to theoretical physics than the sturdy biochemistry I learned in college. Researchers can’t even agree on how to define acidosis, much less what Read more…

By Charles Murchison, 6 yearsSeptember 12, 2018 ago

EM-Critical Care Procedures

Steps to Prevent Peri-intubation Arrest

This EM-Critical Care Medicine case presentation focused on a very complex resuscitation with multiple facets. The case is notable because it includes most, if not all, of the factors we should consider when worrying about a peri-intubation arrest. Let’s recap the initial case and apply what was learned in conference Read more…

By pgtepler, 7 yearsOctober 20, 2017 ago