Emergency • Critical Care • Transport Nursing

01/28/2026

Early detection and management of acute respiratory distress syndrome can protect lung tissue and improve outcomes before intubation becomes necessary.

01/28/2026

https://journals.lww.com/ccmjournal/abstract/2026/01000/methylene_blue_administration_in_septic_shock__a.6.aspx

t adult (≥ 18 yr) patients from 1100 centers with a diagnosis of septic shock (sepsis with vasopressor administration), discharged from Premier Healthcare Database hospitals in the United States from 2008 to 2021. Interventions: None. Measurements and Main Results: We included patients who receive...

01/28/2026

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12815571/

The emergency department (ED) is a setting where communication occurs often and with potential consequences for patient care. In this study we sought to determine nurse and physician perspectives on the nature and implications of effective and ...

01/27/2026

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/STR.0000000000000513

AIM: The “2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With AIS” replaces the “2018 Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With AIS” and the 2019 update to reflect recent advances in evidence. This updated guideline is intended to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date, evidence...

01/26/2026

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41085246/

In this national study of EMS protocols, we found heterogeneity in the structure and indications used for prehospital trauma triage criteria. This study highlights the need for standardization to ensure trauma patients receive timely and appropriate care.

01/25/2026

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-023-04301-3

The Chain of Survival highlights the effectiveness of early recognition of cardiac arrest and call for help, early cardiopulmonary resuscitation and early defibrillation. Most patients, however, remain in cardiac arrest despite these interventions. Drug treatments, particularly the use of vasopresso...

01/25/2026

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0333275

Background The placement of a central venous catheter (CVC) is associated with a high risk of central line-related bacteremia and mechanical complications. In a resource-constrained environment, the use of CVC is limited as a result of the complexity of the procedure and the need for a trained exper...

01/24/2026

01/24/2026

Original Article
Bag-valve-endotracheal ventilation vs mechanical ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a randomized experimental porcine study

01/24/2026

Defibrillation in patients with accidental hypothermia and core temperatures ≤30°C – A retrospective observational study

01/23/2026

https://thesgem.com/2026/01/sgem500-dont-you-want-me-etomidate-or-ketamine-for-induction-of-critically-ill-patients/?fbclid=IwdGRleAPgXQ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEefYPCyn_nqVXjOQnMfkmHGEgyJkV6UZQlCS0Xy9i98wfloHrzAeeOr_7CAvg_aem_qwDxYq4eZCa81uqqBUHxlQ

Date: January 17, 2026 Reference: Casey et al. RSI Investigators and the Pragmatic Critical Care Research Group. Ketamine or Etomidate for Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Adults. NEJM. 2025 Dec Guest Skeptic: Dr. Scott Weingart is an ED Intensivist from New York. He did fellowships in Trauma,....

01/23/2026

https://www.pulmccm.org/p/guideline-update-on-difficult-airways?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1057351&post_id=185245166&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=1mztt9&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

Extra prep for "physiologically difficult" airways is the new standard