Coming soon in 2016 – a road test of second generation LMAs, iLMAs and head-to-head trial of various devices as conduit for fibreoptic intubation (plan B of new Difficult Airway Society Guidelines – DAS UK) In meanwhile, here’s wishing all readers out there in the FOAMed world a Merry Xmas and Best for New Year. …
Month: December 2015
Don’t Find A Fault – Find A Remedy
I’ve just been reading the latest Clinical Communique from the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine – stoked to see fellow FOAMed enthusiast Gerard Fennessey contribute, along with a reference to a paper written by Casey Parker (BroomeDocs) and myself on the value of FOAMed for rural clinicians. There’s also expert commentary from Ass. Prof Matt …
Safety in Resus – Use the Whiteboard!
There’s no doubt that for the small rural emergency department, a critically unwell patient can quickly overwhelm available resources. Like many small rural hospitals in Australia, there is one doctor on call for emergency presentations, with the ward-based nursing staff (two in out location) responsible for ward care, assessment of outpatient attendances as well as …