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Chemical Burns

Mind The Bleep

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid secondary contamination. Circulation Assess heart rate, blood pressure, peripheral and central CRT, pulses and 3 lead ECG. Proper stabilization and detailed communication with the burns centre are essential for optimal patient outcomes.

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First10EM Journal Club: March 2024

Broome Docs

PMID: 38050078 Bottom line: High dose nitroglycerin seems to result in better outcomes in SCAPE, at least according to this small, single center, unblinded trial. Is our PPE evidence-based? Myth 3: The ECG changes from hyperkalemia are predictable and reliable. Emerg Med J. 2024 Jan 22;41(2):96-102. Am J Emerg Med. 2021.11.030.

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