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Awake Proning | PPE Works | NSAIDs Fx Non-Union | CAR-T Problems | Trauma to the Cardiac Box

JournalFeed

We cover awake proning; PPE works; NSAIDs, COX-2 and fracture non-union; CAR-T for the ED; and penetrating trauma to the cardiac box. Here is the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of July 6-10, 2020.

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Top Cal/OSHA Violations in Healthcare—And How to Avoid Them 

American Medical Compliance

Provide PPE like gloves, gowns, and face shields to all at-risk staff. Failure to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls The Risk Wet floors, cluttered hallways, and improperly maintained equipment create serious slip-and-fall hazards. These accidents can lead to fractures, head injuries, and lost workdays.

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Hand Examination & Pathology

Don't Forget the Bubbles

This is partly because the hands (including fingers) of children & young people have a tendency to fracture without as much compressive force being applied to the bones when compared with adult hands. The resulting injuries include crush injuries, fractures, avulsions, lacerations and amputations. No bone is exposed.

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Whoop! There It Is: A Pertinent Pediatric Pertussis Podcast

PEMBlog

And the mechanical complications can include rib fractures, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and even rectal prolapse due to intense coughing and valsalva. As a clinician, Just ask yourself, did you wear appropriate PPE, mask and goggles? If you’re vaccinated and you wore PPE, you don’t need anything.