EMCrit 391 – Pericardiocentesis and Tamponade Temporization

EMCrit 391 – Pericardiocentesis and Tamponade Temporization

On today’s show we discuss the life-saving procedure of pericardiocentesis for pericardial tamponade.   Pericardial Tamponade Is it Tamponade? EMCrit Wee – Is it Tamponade with Jailyn Avila Full, Fast and Strong (or Full, Fast, and Squeezed) [10.1016/j.bjae.2020.03.006] No Bradycardia Fluids   Vasopressors   Intubation Great Review, including the idea of awake intubation with local…

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TLC for Chronic Pain: A PT’s Guide to Long-Term Pain Relief

TLC for Chronic Pain: A PT’s Guide to Long-Term Pain Relief

With poor posture combined with increased tension, we habitually use secondary breathing muscles of our neck and upper chest, resulting in inefficient and shallow breathing. This causes spiraling effects of more tension and restrictions in our neck, shoulders, and upper chest, which often leaves us with compensated spinal and scapular systems. Pain also activates your…

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