Burn / Trauma Surgeon, Intensivist, Assist Prof. of Surgery. #PoCUS Lead. Film Director. Tweets not medical advice, RTs =/= endorsements, Tweets my own
Burns services have seen a 40% increase in hot water bottle scalds last winter due to #CostOfLivingCrisis please be #burnsaware top tips below on check your hot water bottle and how to use safely in this year’s National burns awareness day #NBAD2023@BritishBurn@CBTofficial
In hundreds of instances, according to government records, the company took years to report adverse events to a federal database that tracks device failures. https://t.co/uQPjCFifxI
again for the people in the back:
“increasing the proportion of registered nurses is associated with improved outcomes and, potentially, reduced net cost.”
That's an intriguing observation. In our practice (IM), we generally adopt the terminology shared by Dan👇, which is suitable for a broad spectrum of studies including focused cardiac ultrasound.
It appears that the ASE terms are tailored to 🫀Interested to hear others' thoughts.
Closed chest compressions are associated with a high mortality rate after moderate to severe trauma with 100% mortality in patients older than 70 years. DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004070 @JTraumAcuteSurg@RaulCoimbraMD@StcuaeC@estesonline
Don't miss out on this must-attend session! The #BurnRecon meeting will include an optional Cadaver Lab experience. Attendees will learn about flap dissection, forearm nerve dissection, and tendon and joint anatomy. Save your seat! https://t.co/4rR0Wkcq0f
@MDtheDO Acute Care Surgery is/was a successful rebranding for surgeons who do Emergency General Surgery, Trauma, and Surgical Critical Care. We focus on acute care and resuscitation of the I’ll patient before, during, and after their acute illness.
Patient w/spondylodiscitis. He developed generalized rash and recurrence of fever after 4 weeks of antibiotic. Blood tests showed elevated WBCs and impaired liver function tests.
Diagnosis?
H/t @drtimothyli
September is #CampusFireSafetyMonth. #FireSprinklers are the most effective way to contain a fire until firefighters arrive. The #FastestWater saves lives! So keep your clothes in a closet, in a drawer, or even on the floor -- but always keep sprinkler heads and pipes clear.