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The Kids THRIVE study: high-flow apnoeic oxygenation for intubation

Don't Forget the Bubbles

We already know that nasal high-flow (NHF) apnoeic oxygenation is safe and effective in the controlled environment of elective theatre intubation and that it improves first-attempt success rates in neonates. But does it hold up in the unpredictable world of emergency paediatric intubation ? Thats exactly what Shane George et al. set out to explore in the Kids THRIVE study investigating whether NHF apnoeic oxygenation could improve intubation outcomes in critically unwell children needing emergen

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Duration of CPR in Children?

Emergency Medicine Education

We often tend to spend more time on pediatric resuscitation and CPR compared to adults. However, the question remains: what is the optimal duration of resuscitation efforts in these patients before considering termination? A recent retrospective study from Japan addressed this issue and found that fewer than 1% of children achieved favorable neurological outcomes (defined as moderate disability or better at one month) when CPR exceeded 64 minutes.

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Critical Care Evidence Updates – February 2025

The Bottom Line

Whats new in the Critical Care literature monthly updates

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PCC President talks with VOCM host Tim Powers on Tariffs & Impact to Paramedic Services

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

PCC President Kevin Smith spoke with @powerstim on @VOCMNEWS about how the ongoing tariff disputes are causing critical delays in medical supplies, directly impacting paramedic services and patient care.

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Emergency Evidence Updates – February 2025

The Bottom Line

Whats new in the Critical Care literature monthly updates

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Elite Medical Training Solutions

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Match Results Amplify Enthusiasm for EM

ACEP Now

A record number of medical students matched into emergency medicine, according to results released Friday, March 21, 2025, by the National Resident Matching Program. More than 3,000 applicants matched into the specialty. Out of 3,068 positions, just 65 positions went unfilled, a 97.9 percent fill rate. The number of available positions increased by 42 from 2024.

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EMDocs

Introduction Mumps is a contagious viral infection characterized by the swelling of the parotid glands, located near the ears. This infection can lead to complications such as meningitis, encephalitis, and orchitis. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent mumps and its associated complications. The Mumps Virus Mumps is caused by the mumps virus, which is transmitted through respiratory droplets.

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