Characteristic ECG signs of LAD occlusion without ST elevation
In a single centre observational study over 10 years of patients undergoing acute PCI of the left anterior descending (LAD) […]
Acute Med, All Updates, PHARM
diagnosis
All Updates, Resus, Trauma
Rectal exam has lousy test characteristics
A comprehensive review of the literature, the findings of which showed ‘compelling’ consistency: digital rectal examination (DRE) as a screening […]
All Updates, ICU, Resus
End expiratory occlusion
OBJECTIVE: During mechanical ventilation, inspiration cyclically decreases the left cardiac preload. Thus, an end-expiratory occlusion may prevent the cyclic impediment […]