Applying the LUCASwith minimal pauses in chest compressions FIRST STEP: LUCAS backboard behind patient’s head SECOND STEP: lift patient forward to slide backboard behind chest THIRD STEP: apply the LUCAS and start GIFs lifted from this vide…
Let’s talk about mandible dislocations & how we can reduce them. First, we need to take a look at the mandible anatomy – can refer back to this as we discuss mandible dislocation: So how does the mandible dislocate (also called te…
Headaches are the most common complication of doing a lumbar puncture (LP). Let’s dive into what causes them, how to prevent them, and what to do when patients come back suffering from a post-LP headache. Some major theories on why post-LP…
Almost 10% of pregnant women have hypertension:Pre-existing: 1%, Gestational hypertension: 5-6%, Preeclampsia: 2% Chronic hypertension (in pregnancy): systolic BP 140+ or diastolic BP 90+ began before pregnancy – severe: if systolic…
Let’s talk about large bore/central vascular access! We’ll review different kinds, their different names, and when to use them!Of note outside the scope of this review: how to insert each of these – I think this is better learned by watchin…
