Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In the ketamine group, 28.1% died in the hospital by day 28 vs. 29.1% in the etomidate group. More patients ...

Modified endotracheal tubes designed to reduce patient pneumonia risk failed to improve outcomes compared to standard breathing tubes, researchers report in a new study. Results of the randomized ...

When someone stops breathing, the clock starts ticking. First responders often need to get air into the lungs fast, and one of the most reliable ways is to slide a tube into the windpipe. This process ...

Maintaining an open airway is a critical priority in emergency medicine. Without the flow of oxygen, other emergency interventions can become ineffective at saving the patient’s life. However, ...

Jonathan Wosen is STAT’s West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter. You can reach Jonathan on Signal at jwosen.27. It’s a long-standing challenge for first responders: Opening the airways of ...

The adage "out with the old and in with the new" led to a massive consumer revolt following a change to a beloved menu item at Shake Shack. French fries may be considered a side dish rather than a ...

Earlier this year, I cared for a critically ill patient in the emergency department. He was essentially unconscious. He needed intensive care, which we initiated. He needed a breathing tube -- that is ...

In a US study of patients without cardiac arrest who required prehospital intubation, rapid sequence intubation (RSI), involving the use of a sedative and paralytic, was associated with increased odds ...

If you've ever slithered out of bed and thought you needed a whole bucket of coffee to start your day, one Jackson-area coffee shop has a deal for you. Bougie Coffee Co. in Florence offers a weekly ...