LITFL Update 047
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Surgical cricothyroidotomy: a step-by-step video guide to the scalpel-finger-bougie technique. Includes real-world clinical footage, written instructions, and key tips for managing the can’t intubate, can’t oxygenate airway.
Weber and Rinne tuning fork tests remain essential for differentiating conductive from sensorineural hearing loss. This post features a real-patient video guide, interpretation tips, and a brief history of the technique.
Echo basics: Mitral Regurgitation. Learn how to identify, assess, and grade mitral valve regurgitation using color and spectral Doppler across key echo views. Part of an 11-part echo and the valves series with Medmastery.
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are an increasingly common treatment for diabetes and obesity. They are associated with improved glucose control and weight loss, but there are several associated adverse events. This NUEM Blog post discusses common ED complications linked to their use.
Airway management in oncology patients presents distinct challenges that can turn a routine airway into a high-stakes scenario. This post distils key insights from a 2024 review into actionable teaching points, equipping you with the knowledge and strategy to manage these complex cases effectively.
St. Emlyn’s summarizes a recent paper describing two IDIH cases, highlighting the authors’ practical management approach. DIH is linked to various illicit substances and is a High Acuity, Low Occurrence (HALO) event—rare but associated with high morbidity and mortality if not promptly recognised.
This Rebel EM episode focuses on the bedside evaluation of the tachypneic patient. Tachypnea can be an early indicator of serious illness, but not every case is on the verge of arrest. The key is honing your bedside assessment to recognise who is at risk for rapid deterioration and why.
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