Research and Reviews in the Fastlane 084
This study demonstrated that using a simulation program, EM residents could be brought up to speed on proper sterile technique and that these lessons could be applied clinically. The authors of this study found identical CRBI rates between ED and MICU placed central lines after this educational intervention.
Recommended by: Anand Swaminathan
Trauma
Hildebrand DR et al. Modern management of splenic trauma. BMJ. 2014; 348. PMID: 24696170
Pediatric patients with abdominal trauma can be a challenge to assess. Naturally, we often are concerned for potential splenic injury. What is the most current approach to managing splenic injury? Find out.
Recommended by: Sean Fox
Airway
Chang YH et al. Cyanoacrolate glue ingestion with formation of a laryngeal cast. Resuscitation 2011; 82(5): 507. PMID: 21324579
I know we all love airway models but don’t try this at home: very cool yet extremely scary case report of a superglue ingestion causing a nice but occlusive airway cast.
Recommended by: Seth Trueger
Toxicology
Berger FH et al. Body packing: a review of general background, clinical and imaging aspects. Radiol Med 2015; 120(1): 118-32. PMID: 25300715
This is a lovely paper with huge numbers of great images on how to image the body packer. (short answer, probably CT without oral contrast, quelle surprise…). There’s also some interesting images of money concealed in remarkable orifices…
Recommended by: Andy Neill
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Source: Life in the Fast Lane - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Nudrat Rashid Tags: Airway Anaesthetics Education Emergency Medicine Intensive Care R&R in the FASTLANE Toxicology and Toxinology Trauma critical care examination research and reviews Source Type: blogs
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