LITFL Update 052
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Own the Hamilton: Hold onto the simplicity of the past, embrace the complexity of the present, and make sure your skills don’t get left behind. This video walks you through the concepts and simulation exercises.
On Call: Principles & Protocols. A unique, practical, symptom-based, risk-stratified bedside handbook for ward calls with a carefully structured approach to the problems most often encountered after hours.
Dominique-Jean Larrey and triage: He was one of the most influential figures in military medicine, served in nearly every major campaign of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, and transformed battlefield medicine.
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Catch the latest First10EM Journal Club — September 2025: a rich mix of bench science, clinical trials, and curve balls—from SSRI cancer links to sepsis MAP targets. Tune in on your commute or slow shift.
Level up your airway skills anytime, anywhere — introducing the Guided Audio Library: narrated, step-by-step rehearsals of critical airway procedures. It’s like having a coach in your ears — build mental muscle memory, sharpen readiness, and stay sharp.
JVP is dead — or at least its clinical reliability is. With sensitivity just 43% and specificity 68%, clinical jugular venous pressure estimation performs little better than a coin toss.
Tracheostomies are increasingly common in both prehospital and critical care transport settings, but they come with unique challenges. In this podcast episode, we break down short-term and long-term complications you may encounter, and how to troubleshoot them in high-stakes environments. From occlusions and dislodgements to bleeding, we’ll cover practical strategies to keep these vulnerable patients safe. Whether you’re new to airway management or a seasoned clinician, this discussion will sharpen your approach to one of the most intimidating airways you’ll encounter.
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