Cuffed or uncuffed tubes? — Don’t Forget the Bubbles

By ketaminh Dec 17, 2018 / Leave a comment

Cite this article as: Davis, T. Cuffed or uncuffed tubes?, Don’t Forget the Bubbles, 2018. Available at:http://doi.org/10.31440/DFTB.17511The debate over uncuffed versus cuffed endotracheal tubes (ETTs) is a long-standing one. In a paper published in Pediatric Anesthesia this week, one paediatric critical care unit has published the results of their experience of introducing cuffed ETTs. Greaney… via… Continue Reading

Drone technology in medical emergencies

By ketaminh Dec 17, 2018 / Leave a comment

How can drone technology help connect people in need with life-saving medical supplies? We're exploring that question on our blog: https://t.co/L7OB92j88X pic.twitter.com/xwG4m2bFtO — National Air and Space Museum (@airandspace) December 16, 2018

Cold Card — Adventure Medic

By ketaminh Dec 16, 2018 / Leave a comment

The Wilderness Medical Society have published a free ‘cut out and keep’-style double sided card, summarising the key elements of hypothermia evaluation and field care for laypersons, trained rescuers and first responders. The full text paper explains its design and evolution, alongside high-resolution printable images of the card. We thought the card might be usefully… via… Continue Reading

Ditch the neck tourniquets!

By ketaminh Dec 10, 2018 / Leave a comment

So, you think ditching backboards was a good idea? Agree….so why do we continue to cause harm with hard collars? Listen to this fresh new FlightBridgeED podcast! https://t.co/kCI0YCh5GE — Mike Verkest (@SecondShiftFBE) December 9, 2018