Coagulopathy is well known to be a significant issue in the ED. There is increasing awareness that the early awareness, detection and management of coagulation problems is important for ED
JC. ROTEM for ED coagulopathy detection. St.Emlyn’s Read More
Major Trauma Protocols for transfusion in the emergency department are a good thing aren’t they? I certainly think so, it’s something we have instituted in both paediatric and adult practice.
JC: Major Transfusion Protocols – evidence or lack of? St.Emlyn’s Read More
Thanks to Karim for a heads up on this one. Just a quick post this time, but another paper looking at the use of tranexamic acid in trauma and in
JC Cryo + TXA for trauma apparently it also MATTERS. St.Emlyn’s Read More
Quick post… NICE have recently published new guidance on Upper GI bleeding. It is surprisingly sensible. I was pleased with their position on PPI’s for upper GI bleeding (not before endoscopy…). The other point
Glasgow Scores… Not just for coma any more! Read More
