Monthly Archives: February 2013

ED Thoracotomy

ED Thoracotomy –Discussion by Dr. Rebecca Gardner at Regions Hospital Critical Case Conference One suggested approach to blunt traumatic arrest (Dr. Scott Weingart): Secure airway Bilateral thoracostomies (finger or needle) US — if no pericardial tamponade, should just call the code … Continue reading

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Delirium in the ICU

Delirium in the ICU by Gary Mayeux, MD — Regions Hospital Multidisciplinary Trauma Conference Delirium leads to Increased mortality Longer hospital course Longer cognitive recovery Criteria for Diagnosis: Occurs over a short time period — hours to days Disturbance of … Continue reading

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