Small Bowel Obstruction Key Concepts Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common clinical condition accounting for 2% of patients presenting to the emergency department with abdominal pain, leading to an estimated 300,000 hospitalizations annually in the United States. The most…
Intubation is often the pivotal procedure in the emergency management of critically ill patients. There are several new devices that can improve the likelihood of successful intubation, and it is important to put the intubation procedure in perspective, understanding that…
Basic airway procedures are often overlooked in favor of more exciting intubation devices and techniques, but basic procedures are critically important and often lifesaving. Establishment of a patent airway, oxygenation, and bag-mask ventilation (BMV) remain the cornerstones of good emergency…