PulmCCM

APRIL 18, 2024

Video laryngoscopy was introduced in 2001 as a technique for orotracheal intubation. The real world success rates by operators experienced with intubation remained unknown. In the relatively few studies comparing video to direct laryngoscopy, intubations were usually performed by inexperienced trainees, and sample sizes were small.

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PulmCCM

APRIL 1, 2024

That could (and should) change if improved functional outcomes, persisting for months after hospital discharge, are ever confirmed in large, well-conducted trials. Authors also had no information on operators’ experience levels. In skilled hands using ultrasound, CVC complications are much lower than 3%.

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Intensive Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Image source: Thakar et al (2001), available at URL: [link] Q5. The many causes of anaemia include: Decreased production Malnutrition Bone marrow suppression (e.g., Cannula site bleeding.

Blood Transfusions 52

Blood Transfusions Operations Wellness 52

PHEM Cast

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

H Spontaneously breathing carbon dioxide waveforms where phase III is not well delineated. 2013;118(1):192-201. doi:10.1097/ALN.0b013e318278c8b6 0b013e318278c8b6 A Prolonged phase II, increased α angle, and steeper phase III suggest bronchospasm or airway obstruction. I Dual capnogram in one lung transplantation patient.

CPR 52

CPR Resuscitation Wellness Operations 52

EB Medicine

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Well, with that, let’s get started on our final scheduled episode of EMplify ! Thanks as well to the peer editors, Dr. Knight, and Dr. Hill of the University of Cincinnati. Show More v Jeff: Well, this is a first! The authors note that the air is actually comparable to that of an operating room.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

JULY 9, 2015

They may be entrapped; have limited access; may be midway in an operating position that can’t be changed; may need to be sitting due to pulmonary edema, morbid obesity, aspiration prevention or for awake intubation. Flexibility of mind and skill bodes well. Wiget, Urs & Torres, Eric. Try these situations. Before} 19 May 01.

Airway Management 40

Airway Management Pediatrics Resuscitation Emergency Nursing 40

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

APRIL 8, 2014

The idea of placing one's mouth on the mouth of an apparently dead victim, particularly where the mouth may be covered with foam, mucus or blood, as often the case in asphyxia victims, as well as the fear of possible transmittal of disease is revolting to the average person and is difficult to overcome." Bauer, Robert O.

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