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Dive into the essentials of mechanical ventilation! Explore the intricacies of ventilator settings tailored for emergencies and the significance of effective patient care. Learn about non-invasive support like BiPAP and CPAP while navigating the complexities of intubation. Uncover strategies to ensure comfort in intubated patients and the role of the Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale. Also discussed are the benefits of high-flow nasal cannula in treating hypoxia and tactics to prevent ventilator-acquired pneumonia. A must-listen for healthcare enthusiasts!

Dive into the world of airway management with a focus on critical techniques like the 7Ps of Rapid Sequence Intubation. Learn about must-know assessments for potential obstructions and the essentials of confirming tube placement. Explore the differences between straightforward and challenging intubations, along with the importance of video laryngoscopy. The podcast also breaks down key induction and paralytic agents, examining their clinical effects and applications. Perfect for aspiring emergency clinicians!

This episode of CRACKCast covers Chapter 193 in Rosen's Emergency Medicine (9th Ed.) – Weapons of Mass Destruction. Although attacks involving WMD's are relatively uncommon, being thoroughly prepared for these events will prove invaluable for the community affected. Sit tight and listen in to make sure you are ready if the unthinkable should happen. Core Questions: 1) List 6 potential agents that may be used as weapons of mass destruction. 2) List 6 features of weapons of mass destruction threats that make them unique. 3) Describe 6 signs suggesting biologic weapon deployment. 4) What are recommendations for prevention of in-hospital transmission of contagious agents? 5) Describe the 2 typical presentations of Anthrax. What are typical CXR findings? How is each type of anthrax treated? 6) How is the plague transmitted? What are the 2 typical presentations of the plague? How is each treated? Wisecracks: 1) Why are children at higher risk of death from Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)? 2) What are components of ED preparedness for chemical weapons of mass destruction? 3) Describe a basis ER protocol for handling radiation exposure / casualties (review). 4) Differentiate between chickenpox and smallpox. 5) How are nerve agents treated (3 drugs)? 6) Describe the clinical effects of mustard gas. How is this treated?

Core questions Define a disaster Describe PICE nomenclature List 6 potentially paralytic PICE List 6 critical substrates for hospital operations Describe START triage and SAVE List the 5 functional elements of an incident command system Describe the 4 stages comprehensive emergency management Describe the 5 elements of a hospital disaster response plan List the 8 basic components of a hospital comprehensive disaster response planning process Wisecracks: Describe the SALT triage approach Describe TTDAD SAD approach (see EM Cases Episode 100 on disaster medicine) What is "surge capacity"?

Core Questions List 6 criteria for air medical transport. When should/could helicopter EMS transport be beneficial? List advantages and disadvantages of rotor-wing aircraft and fixed-wing aircraft, relating to each other and land-transfer. What are 6 principles of landing zone safety? Wisecracks: What are the most common in-flight emergencies on commercial flights? What are some practical implications of providing in-flight emergency care?

This episode of CRACKCast covers Chapter 190 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine(9th Ed.). After listening to this podcast, you will have a more comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of pre-hospital care and be better able to address issues in your community's out-of-hospital healthcare network.

This episode of CRACKCast covers Chapter 189 in Rosen's Emergency Medicine (9th Ed.) – The Combative and Difficult Patient. Next time a severely agitated patient rolls into the department, you won't even break a sweat!

This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 140 (9th Edition), Substance Abuse. This chapter gives a brief overview regarding the burden of substance abuse from adolescent to elderly patients. An important consideration in the emergency department is self-awareness and advocacy for these patients that often are challenging to interact with and can provoke countertransference.

This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's Chapter 142 (9th Edition), Alcohol Related Disease. This chapter covers the spectrum of alcohol use, including effects of mild, moderate, and severe use disorders, including prevention, screening, diagnosis and management. We also examine the wide variety of complications associated with acute and chronic alcohol use.

This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen's chapter 188, The Solid Organ Transplant Donor. Although short in duration, this chapter has straightforward and useful information for emergency physicians in regards to complications possible with transplant donors.