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"Although BVM is considered basic, that may just be an unfortunate historical misnomer. BVM is no more basic than ETI, and it should probably be treated with the same advanced degree of respect and care." ~ Dr. Neil Richmond #foamems #foamed #ems #paramedic

Congrats to @LonseyW for being awarded the Ambulance Service Medal in the #QueensBirthdayHonours. Leonie is a committed SA Ambulance Service staff member with a strong focus on clinical development of her staff/the service. A great role model for our #paramedics & women in #leadership

This kidocs.org/2013/12/zero-h…

#polar trial discussion summary below Critical Care Reviews #CCR19

Nerve blocks for hip fracture patients: better analgesia than systemic analgesics, less delirium, fewer opioid side effects. Time for nerve blocks to be a standard of care? #scothipaudit 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/an…

Obviously futile CPR is a terrible thing to do. Subjecting a frail, ill patient in last days of life to hours on trolley in hospital corridor is even worse. We must protect those who deserve right to die peacefully in their own beds. #havetheconversation before it is too late.

Guidelines for the management of tracheal intubation in critically ill adults bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-…

Take home message: Be kind. Read more books. Spend time with your family. Crack jokes. Go to the beach. Hug your dog. Tell that special person you love them. These are the things these kids wished they could've done more. The rest is details. Oh... and eat ice-cream. /End

The truth about cardiac arrest resuscitation is that the more we learn, the more we realize it's really all about perfecting the basics.

Last week I was up at the Great Barrier Reef. I think that GBR and I are very similar. We’re both unique beauties, it’s impossible to confirm our exact ages and rich old men just keep trying to drill us.

In 2017 there were 1629 excellence reports filed across our hospital. That's between 4 and 5 episodes of written, positive feedback every day. #learningfromexcellence

Fred I’m very cautious of being too excited about this study. Blind I-gel intubation works well in manikins and poorly in vivo (<40% success), as shown by numerous studies. If you’re going to try blind, rather use a device that was designed and is proven to work.

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Ever consider giving a sub-dissociative dose Ketamine for analgesia to 85 years old patient in the ED? Well, you might. The GERIKET Trial is finally completed. Here is the preview. #FOAMed #ketamine #geriatrics #painfreeED

Dr Suzie Cartledge Dr Susie Cartledge explains that more than 76%of cardiac arrests occur in the home and 46% of the time there is another person present. However, less that 30% of the population update their resuscitation skills annually. How can we change this? #ResusUpdate

Blood coming out? This might help. jems.com/articles/print…

Ok so Omni and I have agreed that I’m gonna use this as an opportunity to talk about Pre-Hospital Care for Pelvic Fractures. Buckle up, A thread is forming.... 1/ x.com/goodishintent/…