This is a great paper recently presented at the Critical Care Transport Medicine Scientific Forum. It covers a subject area I have always been interested in. Over time, our understanding of critical care has evolved to show the importance of a low tidal volume strategy for ventilating patients, particularly those with lung injury/ARDS. However, even patients with normal lungs are potentially harmed by high tidal volume strategies.
Read MoreSRU (pronounced "shrew") = Shock Resuscitation Unit
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
