PHEM Cast

MAY 3, 2020

PPE As at May 1st, the advice from PHE is ‘ There is currently sustained transmission of COVID-19 throughout the UK as defined by the four nations Public Health experts, therefore there is an increased likelihood of any patient having coronavirus infection. Here is a review of both if you’d like to read more.

PPE 52

PPE Airway Management Resuscitation Hospitals 52

ALiEM

JUNE 5, 2023

ED providers are only exposed in these cases if they have direct contact with drainage from open wounds while not using PPE or there is concern for aerosolization of spores For inhalational anthrax exposure, AVA should be given in combination with antimicrobials (ciprofloxacin or doxycycline) for 60 days. 2011 Dec;1(6):496-501.

Infectious Diseases 102

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Military 102

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 10, 2023

It is important to note that PPE must be worn as the blood may squirt out of the opening in the nail plate as the high pressure is released. A BestBets evidence review in 2011 looked at 4 published papers between 1948 & 2011. Some departments have specific cauterising devices. They do not improve outcomes.

Fractures 52

Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Emergency Department Operations 52