Abducens (CN VI) Nerve Palsy CN VI causes contraction of the lateral rectus muscle, allowing the eye to abduct. An abducens palsy will present with impairment of lateral gaze of the affected eye. Causes of an Abducens palsy include: Vasculopathic (DM, HTN) Traumatic Meningeal or parameningeal infections Idiopathic Giant cell arteritis Brainstem lesions (most […]
A Novel Idea for Airway Management
Posted onA 65 yo M is rushed into the resus room. He is pale and is vomiting a mixture of coffee ground emesis and bright red blood. His vitals are stable currently but he is continuing to vomit in the emergency department. This patient requires a definitive airway. You have studied the emcrit guidelines for intubating […]