Bilateral fixed dilated pupils? Operate if extradural!
Almost two-thirds of patients with extradural haematoma and bilateral fixed dilated pupils survived after surgery, with over half having a […]
All Updates, ICU, Kids, PHARM, Resus, Trauma
All Updates, Guidelines, ICU, Resus, Trauma
Early femur fixation recommended
The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma recommends early (<24 hours) open reduction and internal fracture fixation in trauma […]
All Updates, Resus
SMACC Chicago – don't miss the boat!
If you’ve attended a SMACC conference or heard anything about them, you will be aware that it is the most […]
Acute Med, All Updates, ICU, Resus
Left Ventricular Assist Device for Cardiac Arrest?
An interesting case report by Dr Heidlebaugh and colleagues from the Department of Emergency Medicine at the William Beaumont Hospital […]
Acute Med, All Updates, Guidelines, ICU, Resus
ARISE study: EGDT no better than standard care
The second of three major trials assessing early goal directed therapy (EGDT) in sepsis – the Australasian ARISE Trial – […]
Acute Med, All Updates, Guidelines, ICU, PHARM, Resus
Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes
The latest AHA/ACC guidelines on NSTEACS have been published ahead of print in Circulation. Full text is available, and the […]
All Updates, Kids, PHARM, Resus, Trauma
Blunt traumatic arrest in kids
Traumatic cardiac arrest outcomes are not great, but they’re not so bad that resuscitation is futile – a subject I’ve […]
All Updates, Fascinomata, Resus
Resuscitationist lessons from a self-protection master
“It’s better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it“ My great friend […]
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Hexagonal storm on Saturn's North Pole
Our solar system is amazing and beautiful and the wondrous discoveries continue. Watch this video from the NY Times on […]
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Not Your Average Conference
An amazing conference program, amazing speakers, in an amazing part of the world: Imagine a line-up that includes FOAM Master […]