End-Tidal CO2 as a Predictor of Cardiac Arrest Survival
In one of largest studies to date of prehospital capnography in cardiac arrest, an initial EtCO2 >10 mmHg (1.3 kPa) […]
Acute Med, All Updates, ICU, PHARM, Resus
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Passive leg raise predicted fluid responsiveness in kids
Passive leg raising (PLR) is a great ‘free reversible fluid challenge’ to see if a shocked or hypotensive patient is […]
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Non-invasive BP in shock
In the management of the shocked patient, we sometimes get a little fixated on the need for an arterial line. […]
All Updates, PHARM, Trauma
Body temperature in anaesthetised HEMS patients
This study raises an important issue – how do we keep patients with major trauma warm on the way to […]
Acute Med, All Updates, ICU, Resus
PICCs more complicated than CVCs
A review showed that peripherally inserted central catheters were associated with higher rates of complications that standard central venous catheters […]
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Delta CVP with PEEP and fluid responsiveness
I’ve been (and remain) critical of the use of CVP to determine ‘filling status’ or more accurately volume-responsiveness, even using […]
Acute Med, All Updates, ICU, Kids, PHARM, Resus, Trauma
Capillary refill time
A review of capillary refill time (CRT) reveals some interesting details about this test: CRT is affected by age – […]
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Trauma mortality and systolic BP
Here’s some further evidence that a ‘lowish’ – as opposed to a low – systolic blood pressure is a reason […]
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Ultrasound-Guided Radial Artery Catheterization
In case you needed some evidence – a systematic review supports ultrasound guidance as a means of improving insertion success […]
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Normal heart and respiratory rates in children
A large review has established normal ranges of heart rate and respiratory rate in children from birth to 18 years […]