EMCrit Blog and Podcast
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We are EMCrit. We explore an obsession with Critical Care and Resuscitation. Editor in Chief: Scott Weingart
EMCrit Wee - A Discussion of Opioid Adulterants with a Harm Reduction Specialist
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@courtd0urt
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@courtd0urt
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November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
EMCrit Wee - A Discussion of Opioid Adulterants with a Harm Reduction Specialist
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@courtd0urt
emcrit.org/bpnj
[#FOAMed for now]
@courtd0urt
emcrit.org/bpnj
EMCrit 412 - 2025 AHA ACLS Guidelines with Shel Cheskes
We go over some of the more controversial or interesting guideline recs.
Rants on DSED, epi, anti-dysrhythmics and more...
emcrit.org/412
We go over some of the more controversial or interesting guideline recs.
Rants on DSED, epi, anti-dysrhythmics and more...
emcrit.org/412
November 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
EMCrit 412 - 2025 AHA ACLS Guidelines with Shel Cheskes
We go over some of the more controversial or interesting guideline recs.
Rants on DSED, epi, anti-dysrhythmics and more...
emcrit.org/412
We go over some of the more controversial or interesting guideline recs.
Rants on DSED, epi, anti-dysrhythmics and more...
emcrit.org/412
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
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#edu_kattan
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#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
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emcrit.org/as2-investi...
#edu_kattan
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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!
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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 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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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!
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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 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.
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emcrit.org/404
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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
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
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emcrit.org/paf
@TrinaAugustinMD temporarily branches into the thoracics world with Gabriel Ortiz Jaimes, MD
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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
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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...
June 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Should we going faster on certain patients? Should we go super-slow on high-risk patients? Are we increasing mortality by going too slowly?
June 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Should we going faster on certain patients? Should we go super-slow on high-risk patients? Are we increasing mortality by going too slowly?
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.
EMCrit 1:1 Nursing Podcast 002 - Candice and I discuss post-intubation sedation. Especially my pet peeves:
- Do not turn off sedation for low BP
- Do not use benzos as your sedative agent
- Treat pain instead of snowing the patient with excess sedatives
emcrit.org/1to1-002
- Do not turn off sedation for low BP
- Do not use benzos as your sedative agent
- Treat pain instead of snowing the patient with excess sedatives
emcrit.org/1to1-002
June 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
EMCrit 1:1 Nursing Podcast 002 - Candice and I discuss post-intubation sedation. Especially my pet peeves:
- Do not turn off sedation for low BP
- Do not use benzos as your sedative agent
- Treat pain instead of snowing the patient with excess sedatives
emcrit.org/1to1-002
- Do not turn off sedation for low BP
- Do not use benzos as your sedative agent
- Treat pain instead of snowing the patient with excess sedatives
emcrit.org/1to1-002
In this EMCrit Wee, I debate @First10EM on ketamine for early status epilepticus.
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June 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
In this EMCrit Wee, I debate @First10EM on ketamine for early status epilepticus.
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emcrit.org/ketamine-st...
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emcrit.org/ketamine-st...
EMCrit 401 - Pediatric FONA / Tracheostomy with @CliffReid
June 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
EMCrit 401 - Pediatric FONA / Tracheostomy with @CliffReid
We published a paper on the Airway Lead and a Comprehensive Airway QI Process.
May 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We published a paper on the Airway Lead and a Comprehensive Airway QI Process.
EMCrit RACC Lit Review - May 2025
Further on NIPPV Preox (SR and PEEP for Preox)
Propofol vs. Dex for Sedation (A2B)
EMCrit Airway Lead/QA Paper
TPA for Posterior Stroke out to 24 hrs?
and much more...
emcrit.org/1ko2
Further on NIPPV Preox (SR and PEEP for Preox)
Propofol vs. Dex for Sedation (A2B)
EMCrit Airway Lead/QA Paper
TPA for Posterior Stroke out to 24 hrs?
and much more...
emcrit.org/1ko2
May 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
EMCrit RACC Lit Review - May 2025
Further on NIPPV Preox (SR and PEEP for Preox)
Propofol vs. Dex for Sedation (A2B)
EMCrit Airway Lead/QA Paper
TPA for Posterior Stroke out to 24 hrs?
and much more...
emcrit.org/1ko2
Further on NIPPV Preox (SR and PEEP for Preox)
Propofol vs. Dex for Sedation (A2B)
EMCrit Airway Lead/QA Paper
TPA for Posterior Stroke out to 24 hrs?
and much more...
emcrit.org/1ko2