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Awake, and Paralysed: A Never Event

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Ben has a possible skull fracture and has been intubated, but his oxygen requirement is minimal. This is referred to as CPR I nduced C onsciousness ( CPRIC ). You are the Paediatric doctor on call and receive a call for an incoming patient to the emergency department. His name is Ben. While waiting, another call comes in.

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An Insight into Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs)

Mind The Bleep

A more detailed but voluntary reporting of medical care indicated (note only a quarter of rescues had this information gathered) that 32% were suspected lower limb fractures (the casualty can no longer mobilise hence the callout), and soft tissue injuries making up the rest of lower limb issues. What medical care can teams provide?