Anesthesiologist and Emergency Medicine Physician Attitudes and Knowledge Regarding Etomidate for Intubation

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (10) ◽  
pp. 1008-1012 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Clinkard ◽  
Fran Priestap ◽  
Stacy Ridi ◽  
Eric Bruder ◽  
Ian M. Ball
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Physician Attitudes ◽  
Adrenal Suppression ◽  
Rapid Sequence Intubation ◽  
Induction Agent ◽  
Emergency Medicine Physician ◽  
Medicine Physician ◽  
Significant Difference

Purpose: The use of etomidate as an induction agent for critically ill patients is controversial. While its favorable hemodynamic profile is enviable, etomidate has been shown to cause transient adrenal suppression. The clinical consequences of transient adrenal suppression are poorly understood. Anecdotally, some clinicians advocate strongly for etomidate, while others feel it can cause significant harm. To better understand the current clinical environment with respect to single-dose etomidate use in critically ill patients, Canadian anesthesiologists and Canadian emergency medicine (EM) physicians were questioned regarding their opinions, knowledge, and preferences about etomidate use as an induction agent. Methods: Invitations to participate with the electronic survey were sent to 100 Canadian EM physicians and 260 Canadian anesthesiologists. The survey had 4 general parts: demographics, familiarity with the current literature, choice of induction agent given various clinical scenarios, and opinions on the controversy. The Pearson γ2 test was used to detect whether significant differences exist between physician groups. Results: Ninety three anesthesiologists and 42 EM physicians responded for response rates of 36% and 42%. There were no self-reported differences in knowledge about etomidate properties between EM physicians and anesthesiologists. There were significant differences in etomidate use between EM physicians and anesthesiologists in general rapid sequence intubation, noncritically ill patients, and those with undifferentiated hypotension. Both EM physicians and anesthesiologists describe the current etomidate controversy as significant and not adequately resolved. Conclusion: There is no significant difference in self-reported etomidate knowledge between anesthesiologists and EM physicians; however, significant practice pattern differences exist with EM physicians using etomidate more often. Broad agreement supports future research to investigate etomidate’s impact in critically ill patients.

scholarly journals (A179) A Survey of Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) Complications in Immam Hossein Medical Center Carried Out by Emergency Residents

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S1) ◽  
pp. s51-s52
Author(s):  
H. Hatamabadi ◽  
I. Golkhatir ◽  
A. Amini ◽  
M. Alavi Moghadam
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Rapid Sequence Intubation ◽  
Emergency Airway ◽  
Emergency Medicine Resident ◽  
Rapid Sequence ◽  
Significant Difference

IntroductionCritically ill patients in emergency department frequently require emergency airway management. This procedure in our ED is carried out by emergency medicine resident with rapid sequence intubation (RSI). This study investigates complications of tracheal intubation carried out in critically ill patients including: (1) hypoxemia and hypotension (2) aspiration and esophageal displacement (3) pneumothorax and right bronchus intubation.MethodsData were collected on consecutive intubations carried out by EM residents over a 29 months period. Between 195 patients only 100 patients had including criteria to enter this study. Also we compare the complications and success rate among three level of personnel carrying on the procedure.(first to third year of emergency medicine residency).Results109 consecutive intubations were carried on in 100 patients. Oral translaryngeal intubation was done in all patients. Three intubations required more than 2 attempts and hypoxia occurred in 34 cases. Aspiration was diagnosed by direct vision in 5 cases. Hypotension was found in 5 cases causing death in 3 of them during the intubation or in 30 minutes following the procedure. Esophageal displacement occurred in 10 of the attempts but all were recognized and reintubated. Success rate between three personnel levels are as follow: in first year residency 82% and in second year residency 94% and in third year residency is 100% (p = 0.014).There was not a statistically significant difference among these three groups considering the complications but the success rate should a difference between level 1 and 3 (p = 0.936). Multiple attempts did not increase the rate of complications. Mortality were dependent to hypotension (p = 0.019) and age (p = 0.001).ConclusionIn our study we did not find the results of RSI to be operator dependent as long as it was done by emergency residents. It is recommended to compare the results of RSI and non- RSI methods in a future.

Abstract TP241: Neurologists' Role in Telestroke; How Essential Are We?

Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amelia Adcock ◽  
Justin Choi ◽  
Ashley Petrone
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Provider Group ◽  
Emergency Medicine Physician ◽  
Medicine Physician ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hemorrhagic Complications ◽  
Trained Provider

Background: Telestroke networks have effectively increased the number of ischemic stroke patients who have access to acute stroke therapy. However, the availability of a dedicated group of stroke subspecialists is not always feasible. Hypothesis: Rates of tPA recommendation, accuracy of final diagnosis and post-tPA hemorrhagic complications do not differ significantly between neurologists and an emergency-medicine physician during telestroke consultations. Methods: Retrospective review of all telestroke consults performed at a comprehensive stroke center during one year. Statistical analysis: Chi squared test. Results: 303 consults were performed among 6 spoke sites. 16% (48/303) were completed by the emergency medicine physician; 25% (76/303) were performed by non stroke-trained neurologists, and 60% (179/303) were completed by a board-certified Vascular Neurologist. Overall rate of tPA recommendation was 40% (104/255), 38% (18/48), 41% (73/179), and 41% (31/76) among the all neurology-trained, emergency medicine- trained, stroke neurology-trained and other neurology- trained provider groups respectively (p = .427). Accuracy of final stroke diagnosis was 77% (14/18) and 72% (75/104) in the emergency-medicine trained and neurology-trained provider groups (p = 0.777) No symptomatic hemorrhagic complications following the administration of tPA via telestroke consultation occurred in any group over this time period. One asymptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage was observed (0.96% or 1/104) in the neurology-trained provider group. Conclusion: Our results did not illustrate any statistically significant difference between care provided by an Emergency Medicine-trained physician and neurologists during telestroke consultation. While our study is limited by its relatively low numbers, it suggests that identifying a non-neurologist provider who has requisite clinical experience with acute stroke patients can safely and appropriately provide telestroke consultation. The lack of formerly trained neurologists, therefore may not need to serve as an impediment to building an effective telestroke network. Future efforts should be focused on illuminating all strategies that facilitate sustainable telestroke implementation.

Improved Emergency Medicine Physician Attitudes Towards Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder Following Naloxone Kit Training

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 1039-1041
Author(s):  
Giselle Appel ◽  
Joseph J. Avery ◽  
Kaylee Ho ◽  
Zhanna Livshits ◽  
Rama B. Rao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Opioid Use Disorder ◽  
Physician Attitudes ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Emergency Medicine Physician ◽  
Medicine Physician

scholarly journals When Minutes Matter: Rapid Infusion in Emergency Care

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Piehl ◽  
Chan W. Park
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Skull Fracture ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Rapid Infusion ◽  
Fluid Delivery ◽  
Emergency Medicine Physician ◽  
Medicine Physician

Abstract Purpose of Review This review provides historical context and an update on recent advancements in volume resuscitation for circulatory shock. Emergency department providers who manage critically ill patients with undifferentiated shock will benefit from the insights of early pioneers and an overview of newer techniques which can be used to optimize resuscitation in the first minutes of care. Recent Findings Rapid infusion of fluids and blood products can be a life-saving intervention in the management of circulatory and hemorrhagic shock. Recent controversy over the role of fluid resuscitation in sepsis and trauma management has obscured the importance of early and rapid infusion of sufficient volume to restore circulation and improve organ perfusion. Evidence from high-quality studies demonstrates that rapid and early resuscitation improves patient outcomes. Summary Current practice standards, guidelines, and available literature support the rapid reversal of shock as a key priority in the treatment of hypotension from traumatic and non-traumatic conditions. An improved understanding of the physiologic rationale of rapid infusion and the timing, volume, and methods of fluid delivery will help clinicians improve care for critically ill patients presenting with shock. Clinical Case A 23-year-old male presents to the emergency department (ED) after striking a tree while riding an all-terrain vehicle. On arrival at the scene, first responders found an unconscious patient with an open skull fracture and a Glasgow coma scale score of 3. Bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation was initiated, and a semi-rigid cervical collar was placed prior to transport to your ED for stabilization while awaiting air transport to the nearest trauma center. You are the attending emergency medicine physician at a community ED staffed by two attending physicians, two physicians assistants, and six nurses covering 22 beds. On ED arrival, the patient has no spontaneous respiratory effort, and vital signs are as follows: pulse of 140 bpm, blood pressure of 65/30 mmHg, and oxygen saturation 85% while receiving BVM ventilation with 100% oxygen. He is bleeding profusely through a gauze dressing applied to the exposed dura. The prehospital team was unable to establish intravenous access. What are the management priorities for this patient in shock, and how should his hypotension best be addressed?

scholarly journals A Case for the Non-Neurologist Telestroke Provider

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin Choi ◽  
Ashley Petrone ◽  
Amelia Adcock
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Provider Group ◽  
Emergency Medicine Physician ◽  
Medicine Physician ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hemorrhagic Complications ◽  
Trained Provider

Introduction: Telestroke networks have effectively increased the number of ischemic stroke patients who have access to acute stroke therapy. However, the availability of a dedicated group of stroke subspecialists is not always feasible. We hypothesize that rates of tPA recommendation, sensitivity of final diagnosis, and post-tPA hemorrhagic complications do not differ significantly between neurologists and an emergency-medicine physician during telestroke consultations.Methods: Retrospective review of all telestroke consults performed at a comprehensive stroke center over 1 year. Statistical analysis: Chi squared test.Results: Three hundred and three consults were performed among 6 spoke sites. 16% (48/303) were completed by the emergency medicine physician; 25% (76/303) were performed by non-stroke-trained neurologists, and 59% (179/303) were completed by a board-certified Vascular Neurologist. Overall rate of tPA recommendation was 40% (104/255), 38% (18/48), 41% (73/179), and 41% (31/76) among the all neurology-trained, emergency medicine-trained, stroke neurology-trained and other neurology- trained provider groups, respectively (p = 0.427). Sensitivity of final stroke diagnosis was 77% (14/18) and 72% (75/104) in the emergency-medicine trained and neurology-trained provider groups (p = 0.777) No symptomatic hemorrhagic complications following the administration of tPA via telestroke consultation occurred in any group over this time period. One asymptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage was observed (0.96% or 1/104) in the neurology-trained provider group.Discussion/Conclusion: Our results did not illustrate any statistically significant difference between care provided by an emergency medicine-trained physician and neurologists during telestroke consultation. While our study is limited by its relatively low numbers, it suggests that identifying a non-neurologist provider who has requisite clinical experience with acute stroke patients can safely and appropriately provide telestroke consultation. The lack of formerly trained neurologists, therefore, may not need to serve as an impediment to building an effective telestroke network. Future efforts should be focused on illuminating all strategies that facilitate sustainable telestroke implementation.

scholarly journals Can the cytokine adsorber CytoSorb® help to mitigate cytokine storm and reduce mortality in critically ill patients? A propensity score matching analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Scharf ◽  
Ines Schroeder ◽  
Michael Paal ◽  
Martin Winkels ◽  
Michael Irlbeck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Propensity Score ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Relative Reduction ◽  
Cytokine Storm ◽  
Saps Ii ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Abstract Background A cytokine storm is life threatening for critically ill patients and is mainly caused by sepsis or severe trauma. In combination with supportive therapy, the cytokine adsorber Cytosorb® (CS) is increasingly used for the treatment of cytokine storm. However, it is questionable whether its use is actually beneficial in these patients. Methods Patients with an interleukin-6 (IL-6) > 10,000 pg/ml were retrospectively included between October 2014 and May 2020 and were divided into two groups (group 1: CS therapy; group 2: no CS therapy). Inclusion criteria were a regularly measured IL-6 and, for patients allocated to group 1, CS therapy for at least 90 min. A propensity score (PS) matching analysis with significant baseline differences as predictors (Simplified Acute Physiology Score (SAPS) II, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, renal replacement therapy, IL-6, lactate and norepinephrine demand) was performed to compare both groups (adjustment tolerance: < 0.05; standardization tolerance: < 10%). U-test and Fisher’s-test were used for independent variables and the Wilcoxon test was used for dependent variables. Results In total, 143 patients were included in the initial evaluation (group 1: 38; group 2: 105). Nineteen comparable pairings could be formed (mean initial IL-6: 58,385 vs. 59,812 pg/ml; mean SAPS II: 77 vs. 75). There was a significant reduction in IL-6 in patients with (p < 0.001) and without CS treatment (p = 0.005). However, there was no significant difference (p = 0.708) in the median relative reduction in both groups (89% vs. 80%). Furthermore, there was no significant difference in the relative change in C-reactive protein, lactate, or norepinephrine demand in either group and the in-hospital mortality was similar between groups (73.7%). Conclusion Our study showed no difference in IL-6 reduction, hemodynamic stabilization, or mortality in patients with Cytosorb® treatment compared to a matched patient population.

scholarly journals Subarachnoid hemorrhage in the emergency department

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sima Patel ◽  
Amay Parikh ◽  
Okorie Nduka Okorie
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Early Management ◽  
Vast Number ◽  
Emergency Medicine Physician ◽  
Medicine Physician ◽  
Diagnostic Modalities ◽  
Poor Outcomes ◽  
Subarachnoid Hemorrhages

Abstract Background Subarachnoid hemorrhage accounts for more than 30,000 cases of stroke annually in North America and encompasses a 4.4% mortality rate. Since a vast number of subarachnoid hemorrhage cases present in a younger population and can range from benign to severe, an accurate diagnosis is imperative to avoid premature morbidity and mortality. Here, we present a straightforward approach to evaluating, risk stratifying, and managing subarachnoid hemorrhages in the emergency department for the emergency medicine physician. Discussion The diversities of symptom presentation should be considered before proceeding with diagnostic modalities for subarachnoid hemorrhage. Once a subarachnoid hemorrhage is suspected, a computed tomography of the head with the assistance of the Ottawa subarachnoid hemorrhage rule should be utilized as an initial diagnostic measure. If further investigation is needed, a CT angiography of the head or a lumbar puncture can be considered keeping risks and limitations in mind. Initiating timely treatment is essential following diagnosis to help mitigate future complications. Risk tools can be used to assess the complications for which the patient is at greatest. Conclusion Subarachnoid hemorrhages are frequently misdiagnosed; therefore, we believe it is imperative to address the diagnosis and initiation of early management in the emergency medicine department to minimize poor outcomes in the future.

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