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Perspectives – Aortic Laceration in a Rural Mississippi ED: A resident’s response

EMDocs

Remember that while mistakes in resuscitation are often dissected and analyzed, it is equally crucial to acknowledge and celebrate the moments of impeccable execution, where lives are saved and hope is restored. He is on a vasopressin infusion now after the four unit bolus from the initial resuscitation. Should be here in 5 minutes.”

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Journal Club - Tranexamic Acid in Trauma

Downeast Emergency Medicine

Trauma patients between the ages of 18-90 years had to have either had one documented episode of hypotension (defined as a systolic BP <90 mmHg) or tachycardia (>100 beats/minute) to be included in the study. Military application of tranexamic acid in trauma emergency resuscitation (MATTERs)study. Arch Surg 2012; 147:113-119.[

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10 Tips for New Attending Emergency Physicians

ACEP Now

My current practice is a hybrid of academic and community sites, and I have worked in myriad community hospitals from busy ones to single coverage critical access hospitals. If you are single coverage right off the bat, you need to be familiar with your facility’s OB, peds, and difficult airway resuscitation equipment and resources.