Kat Priddis

Looking ahead to 2025... The PECARN HEADACHE study has completed enrollment & is moving to data analysis. This trial will provide evidence to accurately identify which children w/ headaches need emergent #neuroimaging & those who don't (because red flag findings don’t work!)

Our latest podcast is now live! We chat with @timburgD about the @fido_study - decision making tools in febrile infants. on.soundcloud.com/SfshLxnuB2JW1u… and on all podcast platforms.

New BOAST guideline on management of first time lateral patellar dislocation 👀 boa.ac.uk/static/4d58522…

Explore the updated 2024 RCR guidelines for imaging in pediatric trauma, including new algorithms for blunt, penetrating, and blast injuries. Prioritize patient safety, reduce radiation exposure, and enhance trauma imaging decisions. #FOAMed @stemlyns stemlynsblog.org/imaging-decisi…

If you’re at #LTC2024 (or even if you’re not) and you fancy learning more about ECMO in trauma, try this… podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…

Two great chest wall injury lectures at @LDN_TC today. Remember: "Rib fractures are the new #NOF" - Anthony Hudson Some fantastic LA block resources from @Wilkinsonjonny available on the northampton cc website: criticalcarenorthampton.com/blockographics/

@DefProfEM is talking about blood. ‘Medicine is the only victor in war’ Red-cell mash in WW1 Dried plasma in WW2 @LDN_TC

Anatomy of a knife Pathology of penetrating trauma @LDN_TC One weapon can give rise to wounds of all sorts of morphology. Abrasions. Hilt marks. Movement of blade. Where things go in - and come out. Re-create wound tracks with fancy software. Defensive injuries.

Excellent work from @DFTBubbles We all need to get a bit better at elbows! @TessaRDavis @drsarahedwards

Super excited for these trial results at the @CritCareReviews conference next week. IMO one of the very best conferences to hear important critical care trials presented & discussed. It’s also free as a livestream.

Keynote highlights 🔫GSW to abdo 🔫GSW to torso 🔫GSW to diaphragm Look for branch points - what —> OR? Erect CXR —> free air —-> laparotomy US - pericardial view for ?effusion Up to 75% intoxicated… @LDN_TC

Looking forward to talking to some trauma gurus about rib fracture analgesia here at @LDN_TC 09:35 @ICS_updates @RegionalAnaesUK @ASRA_Society #FUSIC #FOAMed #POCUS #FOAMcc #medtwitter @echofirst @casualtysrus

Excited for this! 🩻20% of trauma has rib fracture🩻 👵Geriatric trauma on the rise - bone density is through the floor👵 🦴4-9 commonly fractured🦴 🏥Get a CT recon🏥 @Wilkinsonjonny @LDN_TC

Massive transfusion mortality still 40-60% If you bleed down to PEA arrest - your mortality is essentially 100%. Particularly if it’s sub-diaphragmatic. How do we fix things? @karimbrohi opens the second day of trauma @LDN_TC

The fabulous @markhwilson at @LDN_TC talking about head injury in the elderly. As a neurosurgeon who also does prehospital care Mark has a unique perspective that we can all learn from.

Pre-hospital management of penetrating neck injuries: derivation of an algorithm through a National Modified Delphi sjtrem.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… @tucker_harriet @griggs_jo @drrichardlyon

@oli_m_sims I am so pleased for you / words can’t say!

Ever think how bloody wild it is that you can go from an absolutely terrible place to pure elation with one ping of an iPhone? Absolutely overjoyed to say that barring any badness I will be taking up the job I’ve been dying for in February.

Interested in acute paediatric #research? Enthusiastic about #PedsICU training? This is your chance to do both! 2025 ACF application window now open for @ImperialMed. Browse here for topics: bit.ly/3YrlNFl. The Oriel page: oriel.nhs.uk/Web/PermaLink/…. Deadline 31/10/24

What are children’s experiences like in attending a Canadian ED? Find out on this #SGEMPeds episode with amazing @DennisRenMD and @andrewjtagg from @DFTBubbles thesgem.com/2024/10/sgem-4… @NightShiftMD

Very exciting! @DFTBubbles @danihalltweets @SarahDocDavies @Segn_Nedd