Critical Care
4 articles in Critical Care
Protocol and recommendations for treating SCAPE (Sympathetic Crashing Acute Pulmonary Edema) in the Emergency Department
In SCAPE—a hypertensive, rapidly progressive form of cardiogenic pulmonary edema—the two immediate, evidence-supported cornerstones are noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and aggressive afterload...
Adrenal Crisis: Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation, and Management
OverviewAn adrenal crisis, also known as an acute adrenal insufficiency or Addisonian crisis, represents a severe, life-threatening exacerbation of adrenal insufficiency resulting from a critical...
Does the literature support fluid resuscitation in SIRS-positive patients at risk for sepsis who have CHF?
Does the literature support fluid resuscitation in SIRS-positive patients at risk for sepsis who have CHF?Bottom line: Evidence generally supports giving an initial crystalloid bolus to SIRS-positive...
Motor Vehicle Accidents and Cervical Spine Injury: A Neuromusculoskeletal Perspective on Whiplash and Neck Pain
IntroductionMotor vehicle accidents (MVAs) expose the human body to forces that far exceed those encountered during normal daily activities. Whether an individual is struck by another vehicle or...