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Incidental Appendectomy During Trauma Laparotomy?

The Trauma Pro

The justification was usually, “We’ll save him/her another operation in the future in case he develops acute appendicitis.” Evidence shows that it is a repository for the gut microbiome, which can help repopulate the colon with bacteria after a serious insult like prolonged antibiotic administration. e5-1386, 2017.

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How Often Should My Trauma Operations Committee Meet?

The Trauma Pro

As you know, one other mandatory committee is required of all trauma centers, the Trauma Operations Committee (Ops). In this post, I will: describe how often your operations committee should meet help you determine whether your two committees should meet on the same day or separately How Often? Is it the same as your PI committee?

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Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: A Three-Pronged Approach

ACEP Now

Secondary hemorrhage occurs between days five and 14 post-operatively, peaking around days five to seven. The literature suggests that approximately 85 percent of these cases require procedural source control in the operating room, highlighting the importance of expediting transport arrangements. CREDIT: Dr. P.

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Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: ReBaked Morsel

Pediatric EM Morsels

Soak the gauze with epinephrine (1:10,000) or TXA (our THIRD route of administration) Apply pressure laterally to the tonsillar fossa with the gauze covered Magill forceps. . < 25 kg = 250 mg up to 3x > 25 kg = 500 mg up to 3x Direct Pressure Always the best way to stop bleeding. Don’t await for fancy meds to arrive from pharmacy.

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EM@3AM: Stercoral Colitis

EMDocs

Operative management is necessary for signs of peritonitis, evidence of perforation, extensive bowel involvement >40cm, or after failed medical management. 2-4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 Operative intervention typically consists of emergency laparotomy with bowel resection, colostomy formation, and Hartmann pouch creation.

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Orientation to the Operating Room for Sales Professionals

American Medical Compliance

The Orientation to the Operating Room for Sales Professionals course is designed to educate sales professionals on proper operating room practices. There are several benefits and risks of healthcare industry representatives (HCIRs) being in the operating room. Reach out for other courses by visiting the AMC Course Library.

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Early and Empirical High-Dose Cryoprecipitate for Hemorrhage After Traumatic Injury

The Bottom Line

In patients with trauma and critical bleeding who require activation of a major haemorrhage protocol, does the empiric administration of 3 pools of cryoprecipitate (6g fibrinogen) within 90 minutes of randomisation (and no more than 3 hours after injury) improve survival, compared to standard care?