LITFL Update 036
Sending you free open-access medical (FOAM) content from around the globe. We keep an eye on all the trends and best articles and share them with you so that you stay on top of your field.
Emergency Procedure: Pericardiocentesis. This is one of the most difficult and risky emergency procedures, but you can perform it well with great ultrasound and line skills.
Introduction to an ICU rotation. This page is intended as an introduction to ICU core topics that should be reviewed throughout your time in ICU. Take a look and feel free to send feedback!
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 360. Just when you thought your brain could unwind, enter the medical trivia of FFFF.
Latest updates from the #FOAMed world
The world of Emergency Medicine is a better place these days in the way of education and some of that can be attributed to Mel Herbert, the founder of EM-RAP. Mel sits down with Ken to discuss his career and new book looking at the extraordinary power of being average. It’s worth a listen!
ICIs are a relatively new class of oncologic drugs that have revolutionized cancer treatment, and present the emergency team with some challenging toxicities for us to recognise and manage. Take a listen to this podcast from CoreEM.
The contaminated airway is a nightmare for any person intubating… but is a standard Yankauer going to cut the mustard and clear the airway or should we change over to a Ducanto suction catheter instead? RebelEM reviews a recent study comparing the two.
As usual, Justin has served up an eclectic collection of evidence, ethics, and educational excellence. Let’s take a look at noise in EDs, decision instruments for sepsis, prophylaxis against stress ulcers in those on mechanical ventilation, and more.
LITFL Comms
Newsletter Updates
Emergency nurse with ultra-keen interest in the realms of toxicology, sepsis, eLearning and the management of critical care in the Emergency Department | LinkedIn |
