January 2017
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Jan 07 2017
Why Transfer for PCI Beats On-Site tPA
DANAMI-2 showed that if door to needle time was <120 minutes, transfer for PCI was superior to on-site fibrinolysis for acute MI.
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Jan 06 2017
A Little Hope for Traumatic Arrest
If hypoxia is the cause of traumatic arrest, the prognosis is better than expected.
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Jan 05 2017
Fight Back Against Mass Shootings
Mass shootings are a real threat. Training and simulation to coordinate rescue in the event of such a tragedy is one way we can fight back.
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Jan 04 2017
A-fib in Sepsis Increases Mortality
New a-fib is associated with increased mortality in sepsis patients. These patients may benefit from restoration of normal sinus rhythm.
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Jan 03 2017
How to Intubate Around a King LT
It appears feasible to insert a video laryngoscope while ventilating through a King LT, then deflate the large balloon to reveal the cords, place a bougie, and intubate past the King.
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Jan 02 2017
Teen Cancer Means Early Heart Disease
If a young person presents with chest pain and has had prior treatment for cancer, his or her risk of cardiac disease is far greater than the baseline population.