CRYOSTAT2 results #ccr23:
- Early *empiric* administration of high-dose cryoprecipitate to trauma patients activating the major haemorrhage protocol did not improve 28-day mortality.
- possible evidence of harm if given very early or in penetrating trauma patients...
@TheSGEM on 10 papers in 10 min at #EMCSum23
1️⃣No routine calcium for OHCA
2️⃣ Smaller CT may be better for stable
3️⃣Dont use muscle relaxants in acute low back pain
4️⃣Balanced solutions not a plus in critically ill
5️⃣Vit C made things worse
#FOAMed@EMCases@First10EM@EMSwami
Finally, as a trauma surgeon, I have to point out one of my favorite teaching points:
The flow rate of a 16 G IV is **twice** that of an 18 G IV. So the difference between those two IV's may not sound much at first, but it makes a big difference for major resuscitations...
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