Resuscitation of the critically ill patient involves a concerted effort with the utilization of potentially several medications. This lecture will discuss the hottest and most current topics in EMS including the role of push dose pressors, droperidol in decompensated agitated delirium, the multifaceted roles of ketamine, and much more. This lecture will also review controversial topics of pharmacotherapy in the pre-hospital setting and will review the evidence supporting life saving medications in critically ill crashing patients.
Learning Objectives:

Discuss the multifaceted role of ketamine in the pre-hospital setting
Discuss the utility and nuances of droperidol for agitated delirium
Describe the major indications for push-dose pressors and their role in preventing peri-intubation hypotension