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Uncategorized Published - 26 February, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Faster Learning Curve with the GlideScope Than the Direct Laryngoscope

I know this is about emergency medicine residents but it shoud be the same for anesthesia providers. Published in West J Emerg Med 2014 Oct 29 Authors: Sakles JC et al. Over the course of training, emergency medicine residents showed improved first-pass success with the GlideScope video laryngoscope but no improvement with the direct laryngoscope. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 February, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
The Seat Belt Sign Predicts Intra-abdominal Injuries in Children

Published in Acad Emerg Med 2014 Nov 21:1240 Authors: Borgialli DA et al. Children with a seat belt sign had a tenfold increased risk for undergoing therapeutic laparotomy. To determine the association between the seat belt sign (a continuous area of erythema, ecchymosis, or abrasion across the abdomen) and intra-abdominal injuries among children in motor […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 February, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Does My Patient Have a Central Line?

Published in Ann Intern Med 2014 Oct 21; 161:607 Authors: Taichman DB. Many providers are unaware of central lines in their patients. A key strategy to prevent complications from central venous catheters (CVCs; triple-lumen catheters or peripherally inserted central catheters [PICCs]) is to remove lines when they are no longer needed. The first step in […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 February, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
TRUST: A Useful Tool for Assuring Correct Pediatric Endotracheal Tube Depth

Published in Resuscitation 2014 Sep 17 Authors: Tessaro MO et al. Ultrasound visualization of a saline-filled cuff at the level of the suprasternal notch was accurate for confirming correct tube depth. Investigators evaluated the accuracy of the tracheal rapid ultrasound saline test (TRUST) to confirm proper endotracheal tube (ETT) depth in children ages 3 months […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 February, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
A Dose of Ketamine Can Facilitate Preoxygenation Before Emergency Intubation

Published in Ann Emerg Med 2014 Oct 22 Authors: Weingart SD et al. In a new technique called “delayed sequence intubation,” ketamine facilitated preoxygenation in patients with altered mental status. Patients with altered mental status may not be able to undergo preoxygenation, which is required for optimal rapid sequence intubation. In a prospective observational study […]

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