Intubating the Neuro Patient

Is the "Cytokine Storm" the Real Killer in ARDS? When a localized lung injury spirals into a systemic catastrophe, we call it a cytokine storm—but are we actually any closer to stopping it, or are we just watching the rain? This deep-dive review, published in the Journal of Inten ...  Show more

Can we break the cycle of Diuretic Resistance? What do you do when the "gold standard" treatment for your congested patient simply stops working? Diuretic resistance (DR) affects up to one-third of patients with heart failure, turning a routine clinical task into a high-stakes ba ...  Show more

Once the diagnosis of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) has been made, our job is not done. Mortality in SAH patients can be up to 30% even without neurological deficit. Paying attention to the time-sensitive details of ED management of SAH patients can have a significan ...  Show more

If a patient with a traumatic brain injury is exhibiting aggressive behavior, which of the following intervention strategies will be MOST appropriate? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/p ...  Show more

A patient in a long-term care facility is referred for physical therapy intervention for mobility training. The patient's chart indicates that the patient currently has abdominal cramping and tenderness, and watery diarrhea 3 times daily. When treating the patient, which of the f ...  Show more

A physical therapist is treating a patient 3 weeks postoperatively following a traumatic elbow injury complicated by early signs of heterotopic ossification (HO). The patient presents with mild pain, limited range of motion, and radiographic evidence of HO formation. Which of the ...  Show more