Zaf Qasim examines the UK-REBOA trial results presented at the 2023 Critical Care Reviews meeting. This early commentary considers the signal of harm, differences between patient groups, delays to bleeding control and the role of experience and systems of care.
A critical appraisal of the DEVICE trial comparing video and direct laryngoscopy in critically ill adults. It examines the improvement in first-attempt intubation success, the absence of a clear difference in severe complications, and how operator experience and patient selection affect interpretation.
What does the PATCH trial tell us about tranexamic acid in major trauma? This appraisal examines the distinction between survival and favourable functional recovery at six months, and why the choice of outcome matters when interpreting the trial.
A summary of the talks from Day 2 of the PREMIER conference covering a wide range of topics in paediatric trauma.
Simon and Iain review the blog's April 2023 posts, discussing high-acuity, low-occurrence procedures and blood transfusion. They also reflect on a conference that did not take place and the wider world of free open-access medical education.
A discussion of the 2023 joint Royal College statement on emergency contrast CT and renal function. It examines delays while awaiting creatinine results, decisions in life- or limb-threatening situations, and the caveat that a senior decision maker should be involved.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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