Wednesday Wrap-up: 11/21/2012

by Jay Khadpe MD • November 21, 2012 • 1 Comment

Just a quick “Wrap-up” today. Lots of good talks about environmental emergencies today. Dr. Shin, during ICU conference, mentioned a video on EMCrit that showed a technique for placing the esophageal temperature probe using an ETT. Just wanted to share that video with everyone:

EMCrit Esophageal Temperature Probe Video

The big point for ICU conference was knowing how to prepare for a hypothermia (accidental not therapeutic!) patient and knowing what equipment you will need and how to setup the resus room. Would love to hear any comments from residents and faculty about their experiences dealing with hypothermia patients and what techniques you used to actively warm the patient including any tips or troubleshooting that was necessary in the process.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Please leave your comments below.

Thanks,

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Jay Khadpe MD

Editor in Chief of "The Original Kings of County" Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Assistant Residency Director SUNY Downstate / Kings County Hospital