We discuss the relationship between maximum flow rate, catheter length, and catheter diameter and why it matters in resuscitations.
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Tagged ‘Trauma’
Procedure Video
IV Access in Resuscitation
Procedure Video
The Primary Survey in Trauma
An overview of the primary survey in trauma evaluation.
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Journal Review
Prehospital Narrow Pulse Pressure Predicts Need for Resuscitative Thoracotomy and Emergent Intervention After Trauma
Prehospital trauma team activation criteria allow for prompt mobilization of personnel and resources. Prehospital hypotension is one of those criteria. Pulse pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
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Journal Review
Early Subthreshold Aerobic Exercise for Sport-Related Concussion: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Recommendations that “rest is best” for concussions are based on animal research and consensus opinion. Recent evidence suggests that strict limitation of activity may not be beneficial. A small clinical trial (n=88) of pediatric patients with acute concussion randomized patients to “strict rest” for 5 days and “usual care” defined as 1-2 days of rest and then a gradual return to activities.
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