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Preperitoneal Packing Vs Angioembolization: Part 3

The Trauma Pro

In the previous post in this series, I described an early review article summarizing several older studies comparing these two hemorrhage control techniques for pelvic fractures. Today, I’ll review another paper fresh off the press, published just this month. This paper comes from the orthopedics and neurosurgical groups at the University of Texas-San Antonio.

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Woke Washing the Pandemic: If You Really Were Progressive, You’d Want Them Infected

Science Based Medicine

Genuine concern is consistent concern. The post Woke Washing the Pandemic: If You Really Were Progressive, You’d Want Them Infected first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Allison for Firefighter Training in Germany

Emergency Live

Baden-Württemberg State Firefighters School Acquires Atego with Allison Fully Automatic Transmission for Training Fleet The Landesfeuerwehrschule Baden-Württemberg, the state firefighter training center, has procured six new rescue firefighting vehicles on a Mercedes Atego chassis for fire department manager driver training. All six vehicles, equipped with Allison 3000 Series™ fully automatic transmissions, entered service in October […] The post Allison for Firefighter Training in Germany

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Shifting the Paradigm: Macro to Micro – Grand Rounds for Lennox Hill, April 2024. #FOAMed

Thinking Critical Care

Had the honour of being invited to give grand rounds by Dr. Paul Mayo and share some thoughts on fluid tolerance and venous congestion. Starts around the 17min mark – sorry I have no editing capabilities!

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The Importance of Travel AEDs for Ensuring Safety on the Go

AED Leader

In today’s fast-paced world, travel has become integral to our lives. Whether for business or leisure, more people are constantly on the move, exploring new destinations and experiencing different cultures. However, amidst the excitement and adventure, it’s crucial to prioritize safety, especially in medical emergencies. That’s where Travel AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) come into play.

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Bougies to increase first-pass intubation success

PulmCCM

Bougies (flexible tracheal tube introducers) are commonly used to facilitate endotracheal intubation, especially when the vocal cords and glottis are poorly seen. Their effectiveness and benefits may seem obvious to airway experts, but there has been limited evidence to support their use or best define the situations in which bougies are most helpful. von Hellmann et al conducted a meta-analysis of 18 studies, including 12 randomized trials testing the use of bougies in emergent (9 studies, 8,07

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The Importance of Having the Best AED for Churches: How to Ensure Safety and Be Prepared for Emergencies

AED Leader

In today’s world, every public space must prioritize safety and be prepared for emergencies. Churches, being places where large gatherings occur, are no exception. Having the best Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in a church can significantly save lives during cardiac emergencies. In this article, we will explore the importance of having the best AED for churches and provide essential guidelines on ensuring safety and being prepared for emergencies.

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Getting Ready for a Safe Pregnancy: A Checklist

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Starting a family can be a daunting process. The long pregnancy journey can be life changing and exciting at the same time. However, before you conceive, you must remember to keep your health in check. The health of the mother is crucial for the conception and growth of the fetus. Through proper pre pregnancy planning, you can make sure that your health and the health of your future baby are in a good place.

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Sudden shock with a Nasty looking ECG. What is it?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

A 60-something woman complained of sudden severe abd pain. She was found by medics agitated, hypotensive, diaphoretic, and in shock. There were 2 prehospital ECGs: What do you think? Smith : Uncertain supraventricular rhythm with PVCs. (See Ken Grauer's analysis below). There is "shark fin" in I and aVL, which is due to a combination of a large R-wave due to left anterior fascicular block plus downsloping ST elevation due to OMI.

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