A few days ago NEJM published the results of an investigation with profound implications for our specialty. A group of intensivists and anesthesiologists conducted a multicenter, randomized trial conducted in seven ICUs to study the use of bag-mask ventilation to prevent hypoxemia during intubation. 401 patients were randomized to either bag mask ventilation or no […]
Cervical Artery Dissection
Posted onCervical artery dissection (CAD) accounts for 1-2% of all ischemic strokes but 10-25% of strokes in younger individuals. CAD includes extracranial carotid and vertebral artery dissections. A review of the literature suggests that there may be a significant risk of recurrence in subsequent years. At this time, it is unclear whether an anti-platelet or anticoagulation […]