Prophylactic or Surveillance Splenic artery embolization

ATLS 10th Edition 2018 Update

Since summer is closing and “Fall” is upon us I thought it would be a good time to “drop” some Trauma knowledge especially since “Crash (2)” is in the ATLS update. Here are the major changes in the 10th Edition of ATLS. Luckily ATLS is getting closer to the evidence and what many of us […]

TRAUMA IN PREGNANCY UPDATE 2018

Today’s algorithm is all about Trauma in pregnancy. Its a quick breakdown of the need-to-know basics! PRIMARY SURVEY 1. Oxygen supplementation should be given to maintain maternal oxygen saturation > 95% to ensure adequate fetal oxygenation 2. If needed, a thoracostomy tube should be inserted in an injured pregnant woman 1 or […]

Reversal Agents for Anti-coagulation

For Reversal of Major Bleeding Definition: Major Bleed(s) are all bleeds associated with hemodynamic compromise, occurring in an anatomically critical site (e.g., intracranial), or associated with a decrease of hemoglobin >2 g/dL (when baseline is known) or requiring transfusion of >2 U of packed RBCs. Bleeding due to Vitamin K antagonists (VKA): Vitamin K: 10 […]