Cardiac Tamponade (Deep Dive R26)

Cardiac Tamponade Cardiac Tamponade – A physiological state caused by a pericardial effusion in which the pressure in the pericardial sac is higher than the pressure inside the right sided chambers of the heart, leading to impaired filling, decreased cardiac output, and hemodynamic collapse. Pericardial Effusions – Can be caused by infections, rheumatologic diseases, malignancy, […]

Round 26 (Stridor, Vomiting, Shock)

Case Introduction You are working a shift at your local free-standing emergency room when a family of three checks in to be seen (a father and his two sons). Initial Vitals#1 (Chris, 18mo with stridor) Temp 100.4F HR 120 RR 40 O2 93% Critical Actions#1 (Chris, 18mo with stridor) Check pulse oximetry (hidden) Administer PO […]