Large Bore IV Access Showdown: Do you know which IV cannula can deliver fluid to your patient the fastest?
For decades now we’ve all been reciting the mantra that any sick or shocked patient needs: “2 large bore IVs” We’ve also all been taught that “short and thick does the trick” due to Poiseuille’s Law which states that flow is...
The trauma world mourns the loss of Dr John Hinds
Dr John Hinds whom many of you will know from his legendary appearances at SMACC, died yesterday from injuries sustained whilst providing medical cover at a motorsports event in Ireland. All of us at ETM are deeply saddened by the loss of such an amazing trauma...
London HEMS pre-hospital REBOA video
Just over a year ago London HEMS performed the first pre-hospital regtrograde endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA). This is a potentially lifesaving treatment pioneered by the US military1 for patients with exsanguinating pelvic and lower limb...
ETM Podcast Episode 8 – Joseph Mathew
In this episode we talk to Joseph Mathew, one of the authors of a great new article on a novel technique for tamponade of bleeding related to pelvic fractures. Joseph is a Consultant Emergency Physician with the inpatient Trauma Service and Emergency Department at the...Log In
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