EarLy Exercise in blunt Chest wall Trauma: A multi-centre, parallel randomised controlled trial (ELECT2 Trial)
Does early exercise after blunt chest trauma make a difference? Find out when we review the ELECT trial. #FOAMed @stemlyns
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Podcast – Grief at Christmas
The holiday season, a time typically marked by joy and celebration, presents unique challenges for those working in emergency and intensive care units. This is a reminder of a podcast from 2016, where Liz Crowe discusses how to navigate the complexities of grief and gratitude during this time of year.
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Imaging decisions in paediatric trauma – RCR update 2024
The blog highlights the updated 2024 guidelines from the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) on imaging in pediatric trauma.
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Intra-Arrest Arterial Blood Pressure and Return of Spontaneous Circulation in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.
This retrospective study explores the link between intra-arrest arterial blood pressure (IBP) and return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).
Small Bore vs Large Bore Thoracostomy for Traumatic Haemothorax.
Large-bore chest tubes have long been standard for managing haemothorax, but smaller tubes are now proving just as effective in stable patients. Are small-bore thoracostomies suitable for your practice’s patient population.
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Open and Ongoing Peer Review: A New Model for Scientific Research
Is it time to rethink peer review? Delve into the pros and cons of this crucial process in scientific research. Is open peer review a better option for the future? @richardbody has tried it and we think he likes it. @stemlyns #FOAMed
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Lidocaine Patches for Elderly Patients with Rib Fractures: A Feasibility Study
Are Lidocaine patches useful in the management of chest injuries in elderly patients?
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Systematic review of the Manchester Acute Coronary Scores.
Journal Club on the impact of the MACS score in emergency medicine (systematic review). Learn how this tool improves diagnosis and patient outcomes while optimising hospital resources.”FOAMed
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