PARAMEDIC-3 Trial: I/O in OHCA Read more Papercut LiteratureResuscitation PARAMEDIC-3 Trial: I/O in OHCA In response to the uncertainty of which route is better for drug administration in Out-of-Hospital…Dr Peter Kas27/01/2025
I/O vs IV for OHCA Read more Papercut LiteratureResuscitation I/O vs IV for OHCA This study looked at the use of intraosseous (I/O) versus intravenous (IV) routes for drug…Dr Peter Kas27/01/2025
Video vs Direct Laryngoscopy for intubation of Newborn Infants Read more Airway/RespiratoryPapercut Literature Video vs Direct Laryngoscopy for intubation of Newborn Infants I would consider intubation of the neonate(<28 days old) to be a very stressful event. This…Dr Peter Kas27/01/2025
Does Paralysis-first in RSI, decrease first-pass failure rates? Read more Airway/RespiratoryPapercut Literature Does Paralysis-first in RSI, decrease first-pass failure rates? Rapid Sequence intubation is associated with an up to 20% first-pass failure rate and failure…Dr Peter Kas27/01/2025
DOAC Reversal Read more Papercut Literature DOAC Reversal This is a review from the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, of the data supporting their…Dr Peter Kas27/01/2025
Effect of reduced dose induction agent on post intubation hypotension Read more Airway/RespiratoryPapercut Literature Effect of reduced dose induction agent on post intubation hypotension Post Intubation hypotension has been linked to induction agents, although the studies for this are…Dr Peter Kas27/01/2025
‘Bubble Time’ to Diagnose RV Failure Read more Cardiology/CardiovascularPapercut LiteratureResuscitation ‘Bubble Time’ to Diagnose RV Failure Right Ventricular(RV) failure presents a significant challenge in the emergency department. It can affect our…Marketing Leap Digital27/01/2025
Pustules and Vesicles in infants <60 days old Read more PaediatricsPapercut Literature Pustules and Vesicles in infants <60 days old When an infant of <60 days of age presents with skin lesions such as pustules…Marketing Leap Digital27/01/2025
Does IM Adrenaline improve survival in OHCA? Read more Cardiology/CardiovascularPapercut LiteratureResuscitation Does IM Adrenaline improve survival in OHCA? Adrenaline is recommended for all cardiac arrests with non-shockable rhythms and is associated with increased survival,…Marketing Leap Digital27/01/2025
Impact of time to defibrillation on ROSC Read more Papercut LiteratureResuscitation Impact of time to defibrillation on ROSC The rates of Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) in out of hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) is…Marketing Leap Digital27/01/2025
The Fragmented QRS Read more Cardiology/CardiovascularECGPapercut Literature The Fragmented QRS A patient is brought to the emergency department with a complaint of central pressing chest…Marketing Leap Digital27/01/2025
Blowout fractures and the Oculocardiac reflex Read more Papercut LiteratureTrauma Blowout fractures and the Oculocardiac reflex When you're suspicious of entrapment in an orbital floor blowout fracture following trauma, do you…Marketing Leap Digital27/01/2025
Is Presyncope as serious as Syncope? Read more Cardiology/CardiovascularPapercut Literature Is Presyncope as serious as Syncope? Syncope has three components: (15 minutes read) Loss of consciousness Loss of postural tone and…Marketing Leap Digital27/01/2025
D-Dimer to Rule out Aortic Dissection Read more Cardiology/CardiovascularPapercut Literature D-Dimer to Rule out Aortic Dissection Patients with acute aortic syndrome, may be very difficult to diagnose. Patients who present with…Marketing Leap Digital27/01/2025
Elderly Patients with Low Energy Blunt Trauma: Brain CT? Read more Papercut LiteratureTrauma Elderly Patients with Low Energy Blunt Trauma: Brain CT? Here’s a patient presentation, I have residents and registrars discuss with me frequently. An elderly patient…Marketing Leap Digital27/01/2025
Clinical Risk Score to Identify Serious causes of Vertigo Read more Cardiology/CardiovascularNeurology/NeurosurgeryPapercut Literature Clinical Risk Score to Identify Serious causes of Vertigo The patient with vertigo can be a clinical challenge. Patients may describe their symptoms as…Marketing Leap Digital27/01/2025