POCUS: Kristensen
In medically-qualified anaesthetist, does the use of the transverse ultrasound technique compared to the longitudinal orientation result in faster identification of the cricothyroid membrane?
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A collection of TBL summaries relevant to Emergency Medicine
POCUS: Batllori
In patients undergoing internal jugular cannulation under ultrasound guidance, does the use of an oblique compared to short- and long-axis approach increase success rate and decrease complications?
Continue reading »POCUS: Moretti
In mechanically ventilated patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), does the distensibility of IVC on ultrasound, predict fluid responsiveness measured by thermodilution?
Continue reading »POCUS: Lichtenstein
In patients with acute respiratory failure can bedside ultrasound, compared to standard diagnostic methods, provide an accurate diagnosis?
Continue reading »Foulds
In patients with cervical immobilisation, does the Mcgrath® videolaryngoscope compared to the Macintosh laryngoscope provide a better view of the larynx?
Continue reading »Grissa
In patients with acute pain in the Emergency Department, is acupuncture compared with intravenous morphine, more likely to reduce pain by >=50%?
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In patients with acute intracerebral haemorrhage, associated with antiplatelet therapy, does platelet transfusion compared with standard care reduce death or dependence?
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In patients with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and refractory intracranial hypertension, does decompressive craniectomy, result in more favourable mortality and neurological outcomes at 6 months, compared with barbiturate coma and continued medical management?
Continue reading »Subtle STEMI
Are there specific ECG characteristics that can differentiate between anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and early repolarisation?
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In patients with wide QRS (probably ventricular) tachycardia, does intravenous procainamide compared with intravenous amiodarone reduce major adverse cardiac events?
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