Episode 40 - Acute Mesenteric Ischemia

Whole blood has made a remarkable comeback in trauma resuscitation. Physiologically, the rationale is compelling, and observational studies have suggested improved survival. But the recent randomized TOWAR and SWiFT trials have challenged the assumption that whole blood is clearl ...  Show more

After four years away, Trauma ICU Rounds is back.In this short relaunch episode, I reflect on the journey from California back to Canada, how my clinical and leadership roles have evolved, and why now is the right time to return to the podcast.We also share what comes next: clear ...  Show more

This episode covers mesenteric ischaemia.

Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/surgery/general/mesentericischaemia/ or in the general surgery section of the Zero to Finals su ...

ST-elevation myocardial infarction is a common and important condition. Myocardial infarction is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality so it is vital that we get the diagnosis and management of this condition right. To find out more about this problem and what we can do abou ...  Show more

On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Ian Chernoff on the often elusive diagnosis of traumatic coronary artery dissection, Anand Swaminathan on proper use of insulin in DKA and in hyperkalemia, Brit Long and Hans Rosenberg on mesenteric ischemia pearls and pitfalls in diagnosis ...  Show more

We will continue our discussion on ischemic episodes with a focus on ischemic colitis. We will examine what disrupts blood flow to the colon, leading to symptoms such as cramping abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, and urgency to defecate.

We will delve into risk factors, ...