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A routine resuscitation

Don't Forget the Bubbles

I first watched “ Just a Routine Operation “, – the story of the events that led to the tragic death of Elaine Bromiley. Elaine Bromiley went into hospital for a routine operation. I remember how I felt when. Please head over to the AMAX4 website to find out more.

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Understanding Traumatic Dissociation in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Emergency Live

Emotional Management During Resuscitation: A Crucial Aspect for Operators and Rescuers A Different Perspective on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill for emergency workers and lay rescuers.

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The Importance Of Blsd Courses For Improving The Quality Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Emergency Live

The aim of the […] The post The Importance Of Blsd Courses For Improving The Quality Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation appeared first on Emergency Live. The aim of the […] The post The Importance Of Blsd Courses For Improving The Quality Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: A Three-Pronged Approach

ACEP Now

Secondary hemorrhage occurs between days five and 14 post-operatively, peaking around days five to seven. 3 A three-pronged management approach provides a framework for addressing post-tonsillectomy bleeds: resuscitation, early ENT consultation with transport arrangements, and temporizing measures applied to control bleeding.

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The Third Law Of Trauma

The Trauma Pro

Neither can playing around in the resuscitation room, unless the bleeding is spraying you in the face. And the only place with the proper tools to do that is an operating room. Radiation can’t fix that. The surgeon needs to quickly figure out which body cavity is the culprit, and address it immediately.

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The “Backward Finochietto” Problem

The Trauma Pro

Resuscitative thoracotomy is a (sometimes) life-saving procedure reserved for trauma patients in extremis. Many of these issues are due to operator unfamiliarity or equipment availability. Many of these issues are due to operator unfamiliarity or equipment availability. But there is a potential problem.

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Improving the qualities of ventilations during CPR

Emergency Live

The ventilation maneuver during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a complex intervention influenced by various factors related to the patient, the operator, and the environment.

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