Remove 2016 Remove E-9-1-1 Remove FFP
article thumbnail

Penetrating chest trauma

Don't Forget the Bubbles

He has already climbed Ben Nevis in Scotland, visited the Gobi desert (possibly from the comfort of his parents 4 x 4, but who’s judging) and has his bronze D of E nailed. She calls out her findings: A – OK B – 1 puncture mark to the anterior left chest wall, covered with a three-sided dressing. Actively oozing.

E-9-1-1 139
article thumbnail

TEG-Guided Resuscitation of Patients with Cirrhosis and Non-Variceal Bleeding

REBEL EM

A meta-analysis of fifteen RCTs comparing blood product transfusion rates of cardiothoracic and surgery patients found significantly lower transfusion rates of FFP in TEG/ROTEM guided group compared to traditional tests, with no difference in survival rates (Fahrendorff 2017). 2020;71(1):235-246. Hepatology.

FFP 52
article thumbnail

ToxCard: Iron

EMDocs

1 The incidence of iron overdose and iron ingestion related deaths has significantly decreased over time, likely attributable to federal regulation. 1 Commercially available formulations of iron have varying elemental components. 1 Table 1: Iron content of various preparations. 1 Obtain a single view abdominal x-ray.

E-9-1-1 76