trauma
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Education
Intraosseous (IO) Access
Intraosseous (IO) access is a quick, relatively inexpensive, and simple route for obtaining “central” access in trauma and resuscitation settings…
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Education
The Lethal Triad In Trauma
The lethal triad in trauma – acidosis, hypothermia, and coagulopathy – defines much of what I do in the ICU…
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Education
Blakemore Tube
Blakemore tubes (and their analogues like Minnesota tubes) are rarely used in the modern day of endoscopy but can still…
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PGY-5 (Critical Care)
ATLS – Airway And Shock
Prevention of hypoxemia requires a protected, unobstructed airway and adequate ventilation which takes priority over managing all other conditions.
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PGY-5 (Critical Care)
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Training
As of yesterday, I’m officially certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) for the next four years! This two day…
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Education
Central Line Versus Peripheral IV Flow Rates In Resuscitation
The indications for central venous catheters (CVCs) include invasive hemodynamic monitoring, transvenous cardiac pacing, hemodialysis, lack of peripheral venous access, administration…
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PGY-2 (CA-1)
Who Do We Save?
Trauma anesthesia is a whole different game – you never know what could roll through the door at a moment’s…
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