LITFL Update 076
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Haemoptysis: The expectoration of blood originating from the respiratory tract below the vocal cords, ranging from minor blood-streaked sputum to life-threatening haemorrhage – the main focus of this CCC entry.
The Pyramid Dressing: A forgotten technique for focused haemorrhage control. The pyramid dressing technique for temporary control of extremity arterial haemorrhage, converting tourniquet control into focused local pressure.
Top Online Mechanical Ventilation Courses: Mastering mechanical ventilation is already daunting enough, so here are our choices of the best paid and #FOAMed resources available to help you.
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Sometimes the best clinical pearls aren’t found in textbooks. EM Cases’ ProHacks is a collection of short videos demonstrating practical tips, techniques, and procedural tricks from experienced emergency clinicians. From everyday ED problems to challenging procedures, there’s plenty here you can take straight back to your next shift. Pick a video and steal a trick.
When severe heat stroke arrives, rapid cooling matters. This ALiEM “Trick of the Trade” introduces the TACO exit strategy – a practical bedside technique to help remove a patient from an ice-water immersion setup quickly and safely. Simple, memorable, and highly relevant as temperatures rise. A clever resus hack worth knowing.
Pulmonary haemorrhage is rare, frightening, and potentially catastrophic. This excellent Don’t Forget the Bubbles review walks through recognition, differential diagnosis, and emergency management, with a practical approach to the deteriorating child. A useful read for clinicians who want to be prepared for this high-stakes presentation. Rare. High risk. Worth knowing.
Abscess or cellulitis? Foreign body hiding beneath the skin? Soft tissue POCUS can rapidly change your bedside decisions. This practical, step-by-step guide from POCUS 101 covers probe selection, scanning technique, key ultrasound findings, and common pitfalls – an excellent refresher for anyone using ultrasound in acute care.
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