Episode 17 – The Spleen!

Originally posted on FOAMcast:
(ITUNES OR LISTEN HERE) The Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAM) We review Dr. Scott Weingart’s episode 133 on pre-hospital REBOA (resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta). Weingart interviews Dr. Gareth Davies about the encounter, underscoring the increasing use of REBOA. For a quick REBOA refresher, check out Episode 121. REBOA (Review of…

d-loop Bougie and a King Vision enabled Mac 4 laryngoscope from Jim DuCanto

Our good friend Jim DuCanto continues to innovate and experiment with airways. Here is his newest idea to help manage tube delivery with shorter bougies in an efficient manner: the “d-loop”!

The Elaine Bromiley case – “That others may learn, so that others may live”

One of the greatest FOAMEd projects I have ever seen come to fruition, please thank Dr Nicholas Chrimes and Martin Bromiley for their tireless endeavours into human factors and improving patient safety. Check out Nick’s education site here for more information on this video recreation.