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emDOCs Revamp: Esophageal Perforation

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2 Despite advances in imaging and surgical methods, overall mortality approaches 20%, which doubles to 40% with delays to definitive management exceeding than 24 hours. 4 Prompt consultation is imperative with thoracic surgery, interventional radiology (IR), gastroenterology (GI), and/or critical care.

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Ten Commandments for Emergency Professionals; a compendium

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

Ten commandments of burn management Gupta J L. Ten commandments of burn management. NHS Airway The Ten Commandments of Airway Management Slovis, C. Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine , 52 (2), 183-187. Teaching in accident and emergency medicine: 10 commandments of accident and emergency radiology.

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How To Manage Tracheo-Innominate Fistula

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18 The finger is inserted through the stoma alongside the endotracheal tube and, while 90 percent success rate has been reported with this method in controlling bleeding, the pressure must be maintained until the patient is transferred to the operating room. Operative technique for trachea-innominate artery fistula repair. J Vasc Surg.