Predictors of post-intubation hypotension in trauma patients following prehospital emergency anaesthesia: a multi-centre observational study | Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine | Full Text

Post-intubation hypotension (PIH) after prehospital emergency anaesthesia (PHEA) is prevalent and associated with increased mortality in trauma patients. The objective of this study was to compare the differential determinants of PIH in adult trauma patients undergoing PHEA. This multi-centre retrospective observational study was performed across three Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in the UK. ConsecutiveContinue reading “Predictors of post-intubation hypotension in trauma patients following prehospital emergency anaesthesia: a multi-centre observational study | Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine | Full Text”

Preoxygenation with standard facemask combining apnoeic oxygenation using high flow nasal cannula versuss standard facemask alone in patients with and without obesity: the OPTIMASK international study – PMC

Preoxygenation with standard facemask combining apnoeic oxygenation using high flow nasal cannula versuss standard facemask alone in patients with and without obesity: the OPTIMASK international study – PMC — Read on http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10073359/

A novel technique of handling the blade for videolaryngoscopy intubation in patients with a semi-rigid neck collar: a prospective randomized controlled trial – PubMed

Our findings demonstrated a superior glottic view and more favorable intubation environments when the blade tip was placed under the epiglottis than when using the conventional Macintosh technique in cervical spine immobilized patients. — Read on pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36912005/

‘If the plane breaks down, it’s just you’: the pressure and awakening of one city GP in the outback | Australian books | The Guardian

Dr Sonia Henry was looking to escape her Sydney life when she signed up to work in remote hospitals. What she encountered was amazing beauty – and terrible suffering — Read on amp.theguardian.com/books/2023/jun/03/if-the-plane-breaks-down-its-just-you-the-pressure-and-awakening-of-one-city-gp-in-the-outback