EMCrit Blog and Podcast
@emcrit.bsky.social
We are EMCrit. We explore an obsession with Critical Care and Resuscitation. Editor in Chief: Scott Weingart
EMCrit Wee - @AndromedaShock 2 Explosion - An amazing discussion with the Lead Investigators. This conversation was educational and so enjoyable. Find out the intricacies of the study
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/as2-investi...
#edu_kattan
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/as2-investi...
#edu_kattan
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
EMCrit Wee - @AndromedaShock 2 Explosion - An amazing discussion with the Lead Investigators. This conversation was educational and so enjoyable. Find out the intricacies of the study
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/as2-investi...
#edu_kattan
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/as2-investi...
#edu_kattan
EMCrit 411 - You Need to Understand the Andromeda-Shock-2 RCT for Septic Shock
Personalized Hemodynamic Optimization based on Cap Refill
On this episode, I discuss the ins and outs of the entire trial--next week I speak with the study authors
#ANDROMEDASHOCK
emcrit.org/411
Personalized Hemodynamic Optimization based on Cap Refill
On this episode, I discuss the ins and outs of the entire trial--next week I speak with the study authors
#ANDROMEDASHOCK
emcrit.org/411
October 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
EMCrit 411 - You Need to Understand the Andromeda-Shock-2 RCT for Septic Shock
Personalized Hemodynamic Optimization based on Cap Refill
On this episode, I discuss the ins and outs of the entire trial--next week I speak with the study authors
#ANDROMEDASHOCK
emcrit.org/411
Personalized Hemodynamic Optimization based on Cap Refill
On this episode, I discuss the ins and outs of the entire trial--next week I speak with the study authors
#ANDROMEDASHOCK
emcrit.org/411
EMCrit 1:1 Nursing 006 - Post-Cardiac Arrest (Post-Arrest) Care
We did the arrest, now let's talk about afterwards...
These are the sickest patients in the hospital and you need aggressive, proactive resus nursing!
Docs should listen to this one too!
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/1to1-006
We did the arrest, now let's talk about afterwards...
These are the sickest patients in the hospital and you need aggressive, proactive resus nursing!
Docs should listen to this one too!
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/1to1-006
October 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
EMCrit 1:1 Nursing 006 - Post-Cardiac Arrest (Post-Arrest) Care
We did the arrest, now let's talk about afterwards...
These are the sickest patients in the hospital and you need aggressive, proactive resus nursing!
Docs should listen to this one too!
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/1to1-006
We did the arrest, now let's talk about afterwards...
These are the sickest patients in the hospital and you need aggressive, proactive resus nursing!
Docs should listen to this one too!
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/1to1-006
EMCrit 410 - What PulmToilet Taught Me About Views on SCAPE (Sigh...)
In which an instragrammer Sh!tPosts His Way Successfully on to the Podcast and then is too nice for me to feel good about dragging him...
emcrit.org/410
In which an instragrammer Sh!tPosts His Way Successfully on to the Podcast and then is too nice for me to feel good about dragging him...
emcrit.org/410
October 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
EMCrit 410 - What PulmToilet Taught Me About Views on SCAPE (Sigh...)
In which an instragrammer Sh!tPosts His Way Successfully on to the Podcast and then is too nice for me to feel good about dragging him...
emcrit.org/410
In which an instragrammer Sh!tPosts His Way Successfully on to the Podcast and then is too nice for me to feel good about dragging him...
emcrit.org/410
EMCrit RACC-Lit Review - October 2025
- CTA A/P is not good enough for brain death
- Add. low-dose tPA infusion study for submassive PE
- Suctioning's effects on RSI oxygenation
and so much more...
emcrit.org/dc0b
- CTA A/P is not good enough for brain death
- Add. low-dose tPA infusion study for submassive PE
- Suctioning's effects on RSI oxygenation
and so much more...
emcrit.org/dc0b
EMCrit RACC-Lit Review - October 2025
All the lit goodness for Oct 2025
emcrit.org
October 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
EMCrit RACC-Lit Review - October 2025
- CTA A/P is not good enough for brain death
- Add. low-dose tPA infusion study for submassive PE
- Suctioning's effects on RSI oxygenation
and so much more...
emcrit.org/dc0b
- CTA A/P is not good enough for brain death
- Add. low-dose tPA infusion study for submassive PE
- Suctioning's effects on RSI oxygenation
and so much more...
emcrit.org/dc0b
EMCrit 409 - Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Update 2025 with @klinelab (Jeff Kline)
We explore some of the questions raised by the recently posted PE malpractice case.
When can you PERC???
Should you give heparin at the same time as your lytics?
and so much more
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/409
We explore some of the questions raised by the recently posted PE malpractice case.
When can you PERC???
Should you give heparin at the same time as your lytics?
and so much more
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/409
October 2, 2025 at 10:50 PM
EMCrit 409 - Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Update 2025 with @klinelab (Jeff Kline)
We explore some of the questions raised by the recently posted PE malpractice case.
When can you PERC???
Should you give heparin at the same time as your lytics?
and so much more
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/409
We explore some of the questions raised by the recently posted PE malpractice case.
When can you PERC???
Should you give heparin at the same time as your lytics?
and so much more
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/409
CV-EMCrit Wee - Electrical Storm: Surviving the Storm - Part I
-Which Anti-Dysrhythmics? and how to mix that cocktail
-When SGB?
-When to tube and sedate?
and so much more with @TrinaAugustinMD
[#FOAMed for Now]
emcrit.org/emcrit/elec...
-Which Anti-Dysrhythmics? and how to mix that cocktail
-When SGB?
-When to tube and sedate?
and so much more with @TrinaAugustinMD
[#FOAMed for Now]
emcrit.org/emcrit/elec...
September 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
CV-EMCrit Wee - Electrical Storm: Surviving the Storm - Part I
-Which Anti-Dysrhythmics? and how to mix that cocktail
-When SGB?
-When to tube and sedate?
and so much more with @TrinaAugustinMD
[#FOAMed for Now]
emcrit.org/emcrit/elec...
-Which Anti-Dysrhythmics? and how to mix that cocktail
-When SGB?
-When to tube and sedate?
and so much more with @TrinaAugustinMD
[#FOAMed for Now]
emcrit.org/emcrit/elec...
EMCrit 1:1 Nursing 005 - Medical Cardiac Arrest. Candice and I discuss:
- The Nurse Code Leader
- Prebrief/Debrief
-Holding Mech CPR Hostage
and so much more!!!
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/1to1-005
- The Nurse Code Leader
- Prebrief/Debrief
-Holding Mech CPR Hostage
and so much more!!!
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/1to1-005
EMCrit 1:1 Nursing 005 - Medical Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest on 1:1 Nursing
emcrit.org
September 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
EMCrit 1:1 Nursing 005 - Medical Cardiac Arrest. Candice and I discuss:
- The Nurse Code Leader
- Prebrief/Debrief
-Holding Mech CPR Hostage
and so much more!!!
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/1to1-005
- The Nurse Code Leader
- Prebrief/Debrief
-Holding Mech CPR Hostage
and so much more!!!
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/1to1-005
EMCrit 408 - Behind the Scenes of an Infuriating Medical Malpractice Trial.
I am joined by @medmalreviewer to discuss the case and then in a true surprise-the Jury Foreperson weighs in.
@embouncebacks @GitaPensaMD
[#FOAMed for Now]
emcrit.org/408
I am joined by @medmalreviewer to discuss the case and then in a true surprise-the Jury Foreperson weighs in.
@embouncebacks @GitaPensaMD
[#FOAMed for Now]
emcrit.org/408
September 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
EMCrit 408 - Behind the Scenes of an Infuriating Medical Malpractice Trial.
I am joined by @medmalreviewer to discuss the case and then in a true surprise-the Jury Foreperson weighs in.
@embouncebacks @GitaPensaMD
[#FOAMed for Now]
emcrit.org/408
I am joined by @medmalreviewer to discuss the case and then in a true surprise-the Jury Foreperson weighs in.
@embouncebacks @GitaPensaMD
[#FOAMed for Now]
emcrit.org/408
EMCrit 407 - Massive Hemorrhage Protocol 2.0 with @petrosoniak.
We cover:
-Mass Trans at Rural Hospitals
-Debate 1:1:1
-Easier admin of TXA
-Lab based vs. ratioed resus
[#FOAMed for Now]
emcrit.org/407
We cover:
-Mass Trans at Rural Hospitals
-Debate 1:1:1
-Easier admin of TXA
-Lab based vs. ratioed resus
[#FOAMed for Now]
emcrit.org/407
August 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
EMCrit 407 - Massive Hemorrhage Protocol 2.0 with @petrosoniak.
We cover:
-Mass Trans at Rural Hospitals
-Debate 1:1:1
-Easier admin of TXA
-Lab based vs. ratioed resus
[#FOAMed for Now]
emcrit.org/407
We cover:
-Mass Trans at Rural Hospitals
-Debate 1:1:1
-Easier admin of TXA
-Lab based vs. ratioed resus
[#FOAMed for Now]
emcrit.org/407
I am doing a kickstarter that ends in 5 days for the Awake & Aware Conference. We have 4 more tickets we are selling at cost. This is the most special non-clinical conference I have ever taught at.
emcrit.org/awakeaware
emcrit.org/awakeaware
August 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I am doing a kickstarter that ends in 5 days for the Awake & Aware Conference. We have 4 more tickets we are selling at cost. This is the most special non-clinical conference I have ever taught at.
emcrit.org/awakeaware
emcrit.org/awakeaware
EMCrit 1:1 Nursing 004 - Listener Q&A and Follow-Up 1
- Hear about how Scott pissed numerous people off re: adenosine
- LR issues
- How to teach without a teaching position
and so much more!
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/1to1-004
- Hear about how Scott pissed numerous people off re: adenosine
- LR issues
- How to teach without a teaching position
and so much more!
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/1to1-004
August 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
EMCrit 1:1 Nursing 004 - Listener Q&A and Follow-Up 1
- Hear about how Scott pissed numerous people off re: adenosine
- LR issues
- How to teach without a teaching position
and so much more!
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/1to1-004
- Hear about how Scott pissed numerous people off re: adenosine
- LR issues
- How to teach without a teaching position
and so much more!
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/1to1-004
EMCrit 406 - Awake NasoTracheal Intubation - When to Pick Your Patient's Nose.
We go into a ton of logistics (big surprise on an EMCrit show, huh?)
emcrit.org/406
We go into a ton of logistics (big surprise on an EMCrit show, huh?)
emcrit.org/406
August 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
EMCrit 406 - Awake NasoTracheal Intubation - When to Pick Your Patient's Nose.
We go into a ton of logistics (big surprise on an EMCrit show, huh?)
emcrit.org/406
We go into a ton of logistics (big surprise on an EMCrit show, huh?)
emcrit.org/406
EMCrit RACC-Lit Review - August 2025
- New site for radial art lines
- Game-changing New Dissection Policy
- ED Doc Initiated ECMO
and much more...
emcrit.org/emcrit/racc...
- New site for radial art lines
- Game-changing New Dissection Policy
- ED Doc Initiated ECMO
and much more...
emcrit.org/emcrit/racc...
EMCrit RACC-Lit Review - August 2025
All the literature goodness for August 2025...
emcrit.org
August 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
EMCrit RACC-Lit Review - August 2025
- New site for radial art lines
- Game-changing New Dissection Policy
- ED Doc Initiated ECMO
and much more...
emcrit.org/emcrit/racc...
- New site for radial art lines
- Game-changing New Dissection Policy
- ED Doc Initiated ECMO
and much more...
emcrit.org/emcrit/racc...
EMCrit 405 - Paracentesis - the EMCrit (Easy) Way.
- Don't use bottles
- Don't use crappy 18g central line kit catheters
- Should we be doing large volume taps in the ED?
and much more!
emcrit.org/405
- Don't use bottles
- Don't use crappy 18g central line kit catheters
- Should we be doing large volume taps in the ED?
and much more!
emcrit.org/405
EMCrit 405 - Paracentesis - the EMCrit (Easy) Way
Everything Paracentesis -- If you are going to do it, let's learn to do it quickly, safely, and with the minimum amount of fuss.
emcrit.org
August 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
EMCrit 405 - Paracentesis - the EMCrit (Easy) Way.
- Don't use bottles
- Don't use crappy 18g central line kit catheters
- Should we be doing large volume taps in the ED?
and much more!
emcrit.org/405
- Don't use bottles
- Don't use crappy 18g central line kit catheters
- Should we be doing large volume taps in the ED?
and much more!
emcrit.org/405
NeuroEMCrit - Neurocritical Care Year in Review 2023-2024 Part 1 - Acute Ischemic Stroke [Blog Post]
emcrit.org/bjcd
emcrit.org/bjcd
NeuroEMCrit - Neurocritical Care Year in Review 2023-2024 Part 1 - Acute Ischemic Stroke
Part 1 of the Year in Review for NeuroEMCrit
emcrit.org
July 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
NeuroEMCrit - Neurocritical Care Year in Review 2023-2024 Part 1 - Acute Ischemic Stroke [Blog Post]
emcrit.org/bjcd
emcrit.org/bjcd
EMCrit 404 covers Facial Trauma with Bellal Joseph, MD. He wrote the BIG guidelines and now moved on to FIG-facial injury guidelines. After this podcast you will know which injuries are serious and which can be sent home.
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/404
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/404
July 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
EMCrit 404 covers Facial Trauma with Bellal Joseph, MD. He wrote the BIG guidelines and now moved on to FIG-facial injury guidelines. After this podcast you will know which injuries are serious and which can be sent home.
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/404
[#FOAMed for now]
emcrit.org/404
EMCrit 1:1 Nursing Podcast 003 - Intubation
- Full Syringes of Meds
- ISMP Style Labeling
- Checklists
- Blow to Know
and so much more!!
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/1to1-003
- Full Syringes of Meds
- ISMP Style Labeling
- Checklists
- Blow to Know
and so much more!!
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/1to1-003
EMCrit 1:1 Nursing Podcast 003 - Intubation
In episode 3, we discuss the resus nurse's role in intubation
emcrit.org
July 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
EMCrit 1:1 Nursing Podcast 003 - Intubation
- Full Syringes of Meds
- ISMP Style Labeling
- Checklists
- Blow to Know
and so much more!!
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/1to1-003
- Full Syringes of Meds
- ISMP Style Labeling
- Checklists
- Blow to Know
and so much more!!
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/1to1-003
CV-EMCrit Wee - Mastering Persistent Air Leaks: Management of Pleural Fistulae from Conservative Care to VV ECMO-facilitated Ultra-Ultra Lung Protective Ventilation.
@TrinaAugustinMD temporarily branches into the thoracics world with Gabriel Ortiz Jaimes, MD
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/paf
@TrinaAugustinMD temporarily branches into the thoracics world with Gabriel Ortiz Jaimes, MD
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/paf
July 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
CV-EMCrit Wee - Mastering Persistent Air Leaks: Management of Pleural Fistulae from Conservative Care to VV ECMO-facilitated Ultra-Ultra Lung Protective Ventilation.
@TrinaAugustinMD temporarily branches into the thoracics world with Gabriel Ortiz Jaimes, MD
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/paf
@TrinaAugustinMD temporarily branches into the thoracics world with Gabriel Ortiz Jaimes, MD
[#FOAMed for a bit]
emcrit.org/paf
EMCrit 403 - What's the Status of Status - Status Epilepticus 2025 with @PulmCrit
emcrit.org/403
emcrit.org/403
July 5, 2025 at 1:38 AM
EMCrit 403 - What's the Status of Status - Status Epilepticus 2025 with @PulmCrit
emcrit.org/403
emcrit.org/403
On Deeper Reflection 014 - This is the 1st of a multi-part series in which I discuss each session of our UnBurnable Course. This one goes into Inner Voice, which in most burnt-out clinicians (and most clinicians in general) manifests as a negativity spouting inner critic...
emcrit.org/odr/inner-v...
emcrit.org/odr/inner-v...
July 2, 2025 at 10:41 PM
On Deeper Reflection 014 - This is the 1st of a multi-part series in which I discuss each session of our UnBurnable Course. This one goes into Inner Voice, which in most burnt-out clinicians (and most clinicians in general) manifests as a negativity spouting inner critic...
emcrit.org/odr/inner-v...
emcrit.org/odr/inner-v...
had so much fun in this conversation
Out now I’m joined by Scott Weingart @emcrit.bsky.social to talk about Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
bedsidereading.buzzsprout.com/1880290/epis...
bedsidereading.buzzsprout.com/1880290/epis...
Nonviolent Communication - Bedside Reading
I'm really delighted today to welcome Scott Weingart to Bedside Reading. Scott is an emergency critical care physician from New York and the host of the EMCrit blog and podcast https://emc...
bedsidereading.buzzsprout.com
July 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
had so much fun in this conversation
EMCrit RACC-Literature review for June 2025, including papers on:
- Facial Fx Xfer Criteria
-Optpress shows high MAP goals=badness
-HOB up for LVO stroke can be life/brain threatening...
and so much more
emcrit.org/bula
- Facial Fx Xfer Criteria
-Optpress shows high MAP goals=badness
-HOB up for LVO stroke can be life/brain threatening...
and so much more
emcrit.org/bula
EMCrit RACC-Lit Review - June 2025
All the RACC-Lit goodness for June 2025
emcrit.org
July 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
EMCrit RACC-Literature review for June 2025, including papers on:
- Facial Fx Xfer Criteria
-Optpress shows high MAP goals=badness
-HOB up for LVO stroke can be life/brain threatening...
and so much more
emcrit.org/bula
- Facial Fx Xfer Criteria
-Optpress shows high MAP goals=badness
-HOB up for LVO stroke can be life/brain threatening...
and so much more
emcrit.org/bula
EMCrit Guest Post - In Defense of Dignity by Chris Hicks, MD [@HumanFact0rz]
emcrit.org/dignity
emcrit.org/dignity
EMCrit Guest Post - In Defense of Dignity by Chris Hicks, MD
Chris Hicks weighs in on dignity
emcrit.org
June 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
EMCrit Guest Post - In Defense of Dignity by Chris Hicks, MD [@HumanFact0rz]
emcrit.org/dignity
emcrit.org/dignity
EMCrit 402 - Sea Change on Salt Water (More Rapid Sodium Normalization in Hyponatremia)? with @KidneyBoy.
June 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
EMCrit 402 - Sea Change on Salt Water (More Rapid Sodium Normalization in Hyponatremia)? with @KidneyBoy.