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IVC Distensibility Index vs Collapsibility Index: Using the Correct Index

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13 That is to say nothing of the effect that the type and response to shock has on the individual patients involved in these studies. just be careful with pelvic fractures or any femoral arterial punctures/ devices. Oct 2013; PMID: 24079262 Gohar E, et al. M-mode measurements are prone to error because of a cylindrical effect.

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Systemic Steroids: An ED Focused Overview

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6 However, due to the vasoconstrictive effects, hydrocortisone may be useful in refractory shock. 12 Weight gain (up to 70%), development of cataracts (up to 15%), fractures (up to 12%), and neuropsychiatric events (up to 10%) are the most common adverse events. Published 2013 Aug 15. and cardiovascular disease (OR 1.2-2.56).

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London HEMS pre-hospital REBOA video

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Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) as an adjunct for hemorrhagic shock. Intra-Aortic Balloon Occlusion to Salvage Patients with Life-Threatening Hemorrhagic Shocks from Pelvic Fractures J Trauma 2010; 68(4): 942–8 (full article free text) 3. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2013; 75(3): 506–11 5.

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Episode 11: Gentle Patient Handling

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An injury involving only the anterior column is considered to be stable, as will an isolated fracture of a spinous or transverse process. 2013 May 13;30(6):516–6. 2013 Jul 19;30(8):679–82. 2013 Dec 22;31(1):86–6. Journal of Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock. Elsevier Ltd; 2013 Jan 1;44(1):122–7. 2013 May 23.

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Grand Rounds Recap 9.6.23

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ETT onto a fiberoptic scope.

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Diagnostics: Inflammatory Markers

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Similarly, a 2013 meta-analysis of 6 studies with 1,006 patients published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine showed neither CRP nor PCT are sufficient to rule-in or rule-out infective endocarditis, with PCT having a pooled sensitivity of 64% and specificity of 73% and CRP having a pooled sensitivity of 75% and specificity of 73% [40].

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Podcast: Cervical Spine Injuries & Imaging in Children

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The most common injuries seen in these younger patients are growth plate fractures and ligamentous injuries. You more often will see vertebral body and arch fractures as opposed to the growth plate fractures and ligamentous injuries in the younger children. You should also consider the possibility of quote unquote spinal shock.