Resuscitology: learning, connection, and positive change • LITFL @cliffreid explains the @resuscitology course philosophy https://t.co/NmICMDYVOZ
Here’s more on clinical applications of #GPAS from my @SydneyHEMS colleague @cliffreid https://t.co/2VUwSLSKn3 #StEmlynsLIVE #InPursuitOfExcellence #FOAMed https://t.co/cReM6KJSCp
Standard chest compression depth may be inadequate in arrested patients with high BMI or high thoracic anteroposterior diameter.
Use ETCO2 to optimise chest compressions in the prehospital/ward setting. In ED and ICU an arterial line would be even better
https://t.co/HbxwG3o08v
The AHA/ASA updated its guidelines in 2018 for Early Management of Patients
With Acute Ischemic Stroke
Full text is available at:
https://t.co/PaDcFWuKrk
In an American study, prehospital BLUNT traumatic arrest without signs of life on arrival in hospital constituted 14% (45/310) of emergency department resuscitative thoracotomies WITHOUT documented survivors.
https://t.co/a0ODN6mUo7
Thanks for the suggestion @ducschub
However what makes Resuscitology special is the connection and sharing of what can be deep and sometimes painful professional experiences. We think it needs a relatively small group and face-to-face interaction, with guaranteed confidentiality
This is where we hold the Autumn Resuscitology course.
#NotTooShabby
https://t.co/1R51NE43ub
Experience of the Resuscitology course shared by @drmatoliver
https://t.co/YxCtvfDnTQ
On the Resuscitology course, we analyse tough, real resus cases brought by both participants and faculty. It gets deep but the aim is to come away with strategies for lasting change.
https://t.co/1R51NE43ub
Intubation without neuromuscular blocking agents is associated with significantly increased risks of difficult intubation and upper airway discomfort or injury according to recent Cochrane systematic review
https://t.co/MDr18DyiQI
