In this follow-up episode to our discussion with Dr. Scott Weingart of EMCrit, we review the indications for performing a resuscitative thoracotomy, together with the potential application of a circulation first resuscitation strategy, and some intricacies regarding performing a surgical cricothyroidotomy. Explore Trauma ICU Rounds: https://www.traumaicurou ... Show More
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Leadership in Surgery: Trust, Culture, and Speaking Up with Dr. Paula Ferrada
What makes a good surgical leader—and what happens when people are afraid to speak up?Dr. Paula Ferrada returns to Trauma ICU Rounds for a conversation about leadership in surgery, psychological safety, mentorship, and building teams that put patients first.We begin with hemorrha ... Show More
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Shock: A Physiology-First Approach | Visual Rounds
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13m 42s
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47. Extubation: Tube Be or Not Tube Be
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1h 34m
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EM Quick Hits 60 Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage, Post-CABG Infections, Bougie Tips, Pelvic Fracture Bleeds, Debriefing: Why, When & How
On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Kevin Wasko on post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage management, Brit Long on assessment and management of post-CABG surgical incision infections, Anand Swaminathan on evidence, pitfalls and tips on using Bougies, Leah Flannigan on when to suspect v ... Show More
52m 10s
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Ep 169 Cardiac Arrest Controversies – Chest Compressions, Dual Defibrillation, Medications and Airway
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1h 17m
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Ep 199 Trauma Airway and Airway Trauma
In this EM Cases main episode podcast, we tackle the complexities of trauma airway management, including direct trauma to the airway. We discuss indications and timing of intubation, penetrating neck trauma, the head injured patient, the agitated patients and the soiled airway. T ... Show More
1h 44m
<p><strong>Contributor: Jared Scott, MD</strong></p> <p><strong>Educational Pearls:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Immediate resuscitative thoracotomy can be performed in the ED to gain rapid access to the thoracic ... Show More
