Intraosseous (IO) access is a quick, relatively inexpensive, and simple route for obtaining “central” access in trauma and resuscitation settings when peripheral access is…

The lethal triad in trauma – acidosis, hypothermia, and coagulopathy – defines much of what I do in the ICU and cardiothoracic ORs. It’s…

Blakemore tubes (and their analogues like Minnesota tubes) are rarely used in the modern day of endoscopy but can still have a role in…

Prevention of hypoxemia requires a protected, unobstructed airway and adequate ventilation which takes priority over managing all other conditions.

As of yesterday, I’m officially certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) for the next four years! This two day course was required and…

The indications for central venous catheters (CVCs) include invasive hemodynamic monitoring, transvenous cardiac pacing, hemodialysis, lack of peripheral venous access, administration of vasopressors, nutritional support,…