March 2023
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Mar 03 2023
CLOVERS RCT – Restrictive or Liberal Fluid Before Pressors?
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This unblinded superiority trial found no significant difference in mortality among patients who were randomized to a restrictive fluid strategy with earlier use of vasopressors or liberal fluid administration for treatment of sepsis-induced hypotension. -
Mar 02 2023
AHA Statement – Surgical Embolectomy and ECMO for High-Risk PE
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This is a scientific statement from the American Heart Association emphasizing the need for more research on surgical embolectomy and mechanical circulatory support in the treatment of high-risk pulmonary embolism.Source
Surgical Management and Mechanical Circulatory Support in High-Risk Pulmonary Embolisms: Historical Context, Current Status, and Future Directions: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2023;10.1161/CIR.0000000000001117. doi:10.1161/CIR.0000000000001117 -
Mar 01 2023
A New TASER Model is Out There – What You Need to Know
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Conducting energy devices (CEDs, i.e., TASER) are used to bridge the gap between interpersonal (punching, batons, spray) and firearm techniques when deescalating violent or serious situations by law enforcement. This article covers general considerations of CEDs and specific need to know info on the newest TASER model to hit the streets.