Impact of Targeted Temperature Management on ED Patients with Drug Overdose-Related Cardiac Arrest.

Introduction: Drug overdose is the leading cause of non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) among young adults. This study investigates whether targeted temperature management (TTM) improves hospital survival from presumed overdose-related cardiac arrest.

Methods: Retrospective chart review of consecutive cardiac arrests presenting to an urban tertiary care hospital ED from 2011 to 2015.

Freestanding Emergency Critical Care During the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy: Implications for Disaster Preparedness and Response.

Objective: To assess the impact of an emergency intensive care unit (EICU) established concomitantly with a freestanding emergency department (ED) during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed records of all patients in Bellevue's EICU from freestanding ED opening (December 10, 2012) until hospital inpatient reopening (February 7, 2013). Temporal and clinical data, and disposition upon EICU arrival, and ultimate disposition were evaluated.