Median time from injury to TCA (tamponade) 11 mins, but there is a window to intervene in this system (on scene 20 mins post injury).
Survival 52% (tamponade) if RT at point of TCA or within 1 minute!… not a treatment for exsanguination in this cohort https://t.co/3dcCA8YCDI
The #covidinquiry was back up and running this week and quickly into what some people think is one of the biggest scientific or policy mistakes (or 'misunderstandings' depending on your POV) of the whole pandemic. And it's all to do with how Covid is spread in the first place. 🧵
Ok. A few bits. Will add a context of intravenous sedation for long bone fracture manipulation as an example. 1. Even when the pre-sedation environment is tense, noisy, loud, etc., speak gently with the patient before you start. Allocate someone to continue to speak smoothly and
@LDNairamb's April 24 Clinical Governance day. Medicolegal themed. Sign up to attend the day, please visit https://t.co/ElWorjgtRG Contrary to the website you can still sign up as there is plenty of capacity at this month's venue.
New position statement from FPHC on collars. "Various guidance exists in this area; as such practitioners are likely to be supported to make different decisions. This should be accepted and handled with respect and kindness." https://t.co/2BWJNnqCAX
We are pleased to announce the topic for our 8th National Audit Project (NAP8) will be complications of regional anaesthesia (peripheral blocks and central neuraxial blockade) and other neurological complications of anaesthesia.
https://t.co/HDYe6Z3ByI
We all have fave central line approaches...given a choice, I do prefer the subclavian. It's just so reliable, esp in hypovolemia/shock. If you haven't done one in a while (or like many of our trainees, have NEVER done one) check out this refresher!
https://t.co/y3iSXtUn3F
“Saving ambulance resources: a service evaluation of the identification of non-viable out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in London by advanced paramedic practitioners in critical care”
https://t.co/E5jDxoDqij
See you at ‘Golden Nuggets’, CoP conference 2024.
@amit_pawa@hasyourregtried@GSTTanaesthesia Also look early at the eligibility requirements to be able to sit part 2. Start on these early especially if in training with HEE study budget to make use of.
@amit_pawa@hasyourregtried@GSTTanaesthesia Part I is not a big stretch beyond final FRCA. BJA education articles were my main reference. Don't overlook landmark techniques you might consider historical, they still feature.
Ropivacaine for the soul! Thanks to all the contributors and @BurrellLisa for a great @EHAAT_ Regional Anaesthesia and Patient Experience Study day. FIB has an important place in prehospital care
Today marks my final day as an anaesthetics trainee. It's a fantastic job and I've worked with some amazing people along the way. Looking forward to the next adventures with @LDNairamb and @FrimleyHealth.
Want to know more about perioperative cardiac arrest? Can't wait for NAP7? Read the details of 684 incidents free 🔓👇
@AICjournal@ASA_Australia@NAPs_RCoA@RCoANews
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