Tools like EvidenceCare are being integrated into EMRs to provide real-time, cardiology-specific decision support.
Continued debate between "rate vs. rhythm" control in the ED, with a growing trend toward early cardioversion for stable, recent-onset patients to reduce admissions. 🏥 New Technologies & Clinical Support What's New in Emergency Cardiology?
Early aggressive use of nitroglycerin (often high-dose) for "SCAPE" (Sympathetic Crashing Acute Pulmonary Edema) cases to avoid intubation. Tools like EvidenceCare are being integrated into EMRs
Strategies to reduce "boarding" include streamlined protocols for admitting patients who clearly meet inpatient criteria early in their visit. Innovation Impact on Care hs-cTn Protocols 🏥 New Technologies & Clinical Support Early aggressive
Greater availability of mobile ECMO (Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation) teams for patients failing standard ACLS in the field or ED.
Epinephrine remains foundational, but routine use of calcium and sodium bicarbonate is discouraged unless specific indications (like hyperkalemia) are present. 🫀 Acute Heart Failure & Arrhythmias