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REBEL Cast Ep119: A Discussion with Scott Weingart on the CT FIRST Trial

RebelEM

We felt it was worthwhile to record this as a podcast to better flush out some nuanced points. Below you will find some of the points we discussed. The CT FIRST Trial: Should We Pan-CT After ROSC?, REBEL EM Blog, June 1, 2023.

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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

Don't Forget the Bubbles

A:Stab wound to the chest, CPR for 35 minutes B: Isolated significant head injury with blown right pupil, CPR for 10 minutes C: Avoid hypothermia D: Avoid acidosis E: Replace cryoprecipitate to target normal fibrinogen Answer 6 The correct answer is D. The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, 8 (9), 636646. link] SafeLives.

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5 Life-Saving Features of the Philips HeartStart M5066A AED

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Its clear and concise voice prompts provide step-by-step instructions, allowing anyone to perform CPR and deliver potentially life-saving shocks confidently. The Philips HeartStart M5066A AED has a fast shock delivery time, minimizing the delay between CPR and defibrillation. Q: Does the HeartStart M5066A AED provide CPR coaching?

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Pediatric Drowning

EM SIM Cases

The team should begin CPR and follow the PALS pediatric bradycardia algorithm. After one round of CPR, the patient’s heart rate will increase and the consulting team should arrive. Pediatric Drowning Download Hon, K. , Unfortunately, the child becomes bradycardic. PICU should be called if not already involved. Cheung, H. &

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SGEM#353: At the COCA, COCA for OCHA

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JAMA 2021 This was an SGEM Journal Club and all the slides from the presentation can be downloaded using this LINK. Bystander CPR is being performed. Bystander CPR is being performed. The paramedics performed high-quality CPR and follow their ACLS protocol. As a reminder, here are the five rules for SGEM JC.

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REBEL Cast Ep123: Reduced-Dose Systemic Peripheral Alteplase in Massive PE?

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Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Paper: Aykan AC et al. Because the lungs receive 100% of cardiac output, it has been hypothesized that a lower dose of thrombolytic therapy may still be effective with a better safety profile [3][4]. REBEL Cast Ep123: Reduced-Dose Systemic Peripheral Alteplase in Massive PE?

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Cardiac Rhythms/ECG Module

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Low risk BRUE: Age >60 days Gestational age >32/40 Post conceptual age >45 weeks First episode No CPR given (by a trained medical provider) No concerning history or examination findings (eg FHx sudden cardiac death) Where the above features are present then investigation and hospital stay can be limited.

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