Pre Hospital Extracorporeal CPR (ECPR) in the UK: The Sub30 study
This feasibility study described the delivery of ECMO CPR (ECPR) for the first time in the UK
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Journal Club
Stay up to date with the latest research in emergency and acute care. Our journal club posts critically appraise new studies, discuss their clinical relevance, and explore how evidence can inform practice.
AP or AL pad position for first choice shock in VF?
Should we use AP or AL pad position first for defibrillation in VF/VT cardiac arrest. Critical appraisal of an observational study in JAMA suggests a better outcome with AP, but there are many biases in this study. #FOAMed @stemlyns
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The Subarachnoid Haemorrhage in the Emergency Department (SHED) Study
The diagnosis of subarachnoid haemorrhage in the emergency department is a constant source of anxiety. How do we make sure we pick up everyone with a bleed, but not overinvestigate
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Podcast – Positive and Negative Predictive Values: Critical Appraisal Nugget 11
A Critical Appraisal Nugget about Positive and Negative Predictive Value and their use when interpreting diagnostic tests.
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Prehospital Partial Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) for Exsanguinating Subdiaphragmatic Hemorrhage
A critical appraisal of a paper about feasibility, safety and impact of pre hospital zone 1 REBOA on exsanguinating peri-arrest trauma patients
Risky intubations in the Emergency Department
This study in the Journal of Trauma Acute Care Surgery shows that emergency department (ED) intubation for patients needing urgent haemorrhage control surgery is linked to higher mortality and complications. Prioritising rapid resuscitation and OR transfer over ED intubation may improve outcomes. Further prospective research is needed
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Serratus Anterior Plane Blocks for rib fractures in the Emergency Department
Review of an RCT of serratus anterior plane blocks in the emergency department for chest/rib injury. Is this now a standard of care?
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Bougie use in tracheal intubation
Bougie use in the Emergency Department – a meta analysis
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