Author Archives: ketaminh

The Unmagical Checklist — Emergency Medicine Literature of Note

The checklist has reached ascendant status in medicine. As introduced into the mainstream by Atul Gawande, they have begun to permeate every nook of healthcare delivery. However, evidence of benefit when applied to one particular problem in one particular setting is no guarantee of universal utility.These authors performed a study in Brazilian intensive care units,… viaContinue reading “The Unmagical Checklist — Emergency Medicine Literature of Note”

A perfect resuscitation saves a patient

This was contributed by Dr. Johanna Moore, one of my Hennepin Colleagues who researches CPR, along with Keith Lurie and Demetris Yannopoulos. She translated her research knowledge into a spectacular resuscitation.Case A 54 year old male presented via ambulance to the Emergency Department (ED) in cardiac arrest. He was found down outside a clinic, where bystander…Continue reading “A perfect resuscitation saves a patient”

Prehospital Medicine: How far we’ve come – Stefan Mazur — Intensive Care Network

Stefan Mazur highlights the fascinating history of Prehospital and Retrieval medicine from the battle field to present day. The post Prehospital Medicine: How far we’ve come – Stefan Mazur appeared first on Intensive Care Network. via Prehospital Medicine: How far we’ve come – Stefan Mazur — Intensive Care Network

Ketamine pharmacology

KETAMINE – Pharmacology & Effects on the body |https://t.co/bepdAyFFGb| @EMcardiac @ParaACP @elliott_rees @ketaminh pic.twitter.com/FUZ9FDV2Tv — David Lyness (@Gas_Craic) April 12, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js