Here is Hassan’s talk on the evidence and issues behind the use of mechanical CPR. Resources: Mechanical CPR: Three CHEERS or a boo? by Robert Simpson of AmboFOAM Refractory cardiac arrest treated with mechanical CPR, hypothermia, ECMO and early reperfusion…
Here is Dan’s talk on the use of bedside ultrasound in atraumatic shock. Resources: Ultraound in Shock talk at CME by Anu 9/2014 EMCrit – The Rush Exam Original RUSH article LITFL – Own the Echo! Ultrasound Village – Emergency…
Here is Ros’s review of atraumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage assessment and investigation. Resources: Subarachnoid Haemorrhage – The ED perspective, 2011, by Peter Allely from LITFL Excluding Subarachnoid Haemorrhage: Do we need the needle? 7/2015 by Michael Edmonds from Adelaide Emergency Physicians Current DOHWA Imaging…
Here is Lakmal’s talk on “end of life discussions”. Resources: Published Articles: Quill TE1, Arnold R, Back AL. Discussing treatment preferences with patients who want “everything”. Ann Intern Med. 2009 Sep 1;151(5):345-9. Smith, R. A good death. British Medical Journal 2000;320. Swerissen…
Here is Clarie’s review of the REACT 2 Trial. Resources: Sierink, Joanne C et al. Immediate total-body CT scanning versus conventional imaging and selective CT scanning in patients with severe trauma (REACT-2): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet June 28th 2016 Huber-Wagner et al.…
Here is Ryan’s talk on general advice on “how to make an inpatient referral”. Resources: Making a referral with Iain Beardsell @ St.Emlyn’s Making an Inpatient Specialist Referral from BoxMedicine.com Emergency Department – Inpatient Admissions (Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Policy 193) ## The…
