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Cricothyrotomy Master Class Note: Initial breaths after securing the airway should be delivered via manual bag compressions and lateral chest squeeze after each breath delivered (rather than with a ventilator) while maximal medical therapy is continued. Once switched onto the ventilator, use 6mL/kg volume, low I:E ratio, RR 8-12, no PEEP initially, and avoid breath stacking. The risk of obstructive hyperinflation and pneumothorax If the airway maneuvers and medicines are not effective immediately, consider pneumothorax and do not hesitate to perform bilateral finger thoracostomies if necessary. #emergencymedicine #cricothrotomy #surgicalairway

Understanding what comprises gait, along with the detailed phases of gait and actions leading up to them, is essential for creating effective treatment plans for patients of all kinds. Read more in this blog: https://hubs.li/Q02gtztp0

Understanding the relationship between hip mechanics and knee injuries is crucial for clinicians who work with athletes and active individuals. This hands-on demonstration aims to provide healthcare professionals with practical insights into how abnormal hip movement patterns can increase the risk of knee injuries, such as ACL tears or patellar tendinitis. In this video, you will learn to identify key indicators of dysfunctional hip mechanics and explore corrective techniques to reduce knee injury risk. Watch now! https://lnkd.in/di9iUpDr

Advances in ACL rehabilitation and injury mitigation - a movement based approach Part II in the can. This 7 part series is laying the foundation of why a movement based approach is so essential to ACL rehab, prevention and performance. Some clinical pearls to take home: ✅ lack pelvic stability drives greater dynamic valgus magnitude and speed ✅ LSI alone is NOT enough to determine RTSport. Must look at LQI. ✅ greater the dynamic valgus speed, the more of the kinetic chain that is involved. ✅ the graft does not have the mechanoreceptors the primary ACL had and therefore you MUST add some neurocognitive training to improve movement. Just a few things we do @the.athletelab that makes us different.

In orthopedic surgery, using intraoperative C-arm visualization is crucial, especially during procedures like volar plating for distal radius fractures. A recent case involving a 32-year-old woman highlights just how important this is. Six weeks after her surgery, she lost the ability to extend her thumb. Further tests revealed that screws used in the surgery had penetrated too far, pressing on the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon. This case clearly shows the need for thorough imaging during surgery. By using different views like lateral, 45-degree supination, 45-degree pronation, dorsal tangential, and skyline, surgeons can spot potential issues like screw penetration before they cause problems. Catching these issues early allows for timely intervention, preserving tendon function and preventing serious complications. It’s a strong reminder that careful visualization during surgery is key to a successful outcome.

Dr. Kittleson covers optimal guideline-directed medical therapy in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, the pitfalls in clinical trial interpretation, and practical tips for implementation. Watch the DeBakey Bytes video below to learn more https://lnkd.in/gSyWBHq9, or click the link below for the full-length presentation. https://lnkd.in/g7G6j9jY 

In this webinar we cover the clinical application of defibrillation and what causes differing impedances in human beings, the standard protocol for testing multiple impedances, and how to troubleshoot and test for transcutaneous and transvenous external pacemakers. Watch on-demand >> https://bit.ly/3Qu8yiD

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🚀 In this Next Level interview with Paul Mintken learn how a course or certification program focused on Musculoskeletal Care from Evidence In Motion (EIM) can help take your career and quality of patient care to the next level!