This is the sixth in a series of blog posts on new research in emergency toxicology. The last post was about ketamine analgesia in chronic opioid users and can be […]
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Should ketamine be used for opioid-dependent patients in acute pain? A recent randomized controlled trial explores the effectiveness of low-dose ketamine (LDK) as an adjunct to morphine in emergency settings. Results show significant short-term pain reduction and reduced opioid requirements, with manageable side effects. This analysis examines the study’s findings, clinical implications, and the potential role of ketamine in addressing oligoanalgesia among opioid users. #analgesia #FOAMed #stemlyns
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All the best from the blog from October 2024, in our easy to digest podcast, including toxicology and cardiac arrest pearls
Ep 254 – Monthly Round Up October 2024 – Toxicology, Cardiac Arrest and more Read More
Uncover the truth about alcohol poisoning. Find out how toxic alcohols can be ingested accidentally or intentionally and the serious consequences they can have with a focus on Emergency medicine management. #FOAMed @stemlyns
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All the best from the blog from September 2024, in our easy to digest podcast, including prehospital arterial blood pressure monitoring, dirty adrenaline and patient experience in the ED.
September 2024 Round-Up – Patient Experience in the ED, Dirty Adrenaline, and More! Read More
All the best from the blog from August 2024, in our easy to digest podcast. Learn about Goldilocks moments and more…
August 2024 Round-Up – Goldilocks Moments, Nasal Analgesia, and Public Health in the ED Read More
This is the first of a series of blog posts on new research in emergency toxicology. We deal with all sorts of poisons here in Virchester, so be prepared for
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A review of a RCT looking at Tracheal intubation for coma patients use in patients with decreased levels of consciousness from acute poisoning.
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