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An Insight into Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs)

Mind The Bleep

Scottish Mountain Rescue (SMR) is an umbrella organisation, with teams the final decider of how they operate. On the severest end of the spectrum, polytrauma was encountered in 7%, and concerns over a spinal injury in 7%. Seizures, chest pain, intoxication, and deliberate self-harm were also reported.

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Beyond Ketamine: When to use Facilitated Intubation in the ED

EMDocs

Contraindicated seizures or porphyria. Improved Visualization: Video laryngoscopes allow for the use of standard or hyperangulated geometry, essentially allowing the operator to “look around the corner” on an anterior airway. Minimal histamine release. Cons: Short duration of action. Pain upon injection. Can be titrated easily.