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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?

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Grand Rounds Recap 2.15.23

Taming the SRU

Lesson 4 Leadership and individual priorities (i.e. Perform an early primary assessment, prioritize meaningful interventions, and build momentum to destination. task focus vs. situational awareness) are fluid. Communication is essential.

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CT Angiography Head and Neck: Indications and Limitations

EMDocs

23 Blunt carotid injury is more likely in patients with at least one of the following: Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) ≤ 6, fracture of petrous bone, presence of diffuse axonal brain injury, and LeFort II/III fractures. 23 BCVI should be suspected with any high-energy trauma or any fractures of the maxilla or mandible. 24) Kelts, G.;

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