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human trafficking
Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Main page, Patient Advocacy

Human Trafficking in the Emergency Department

by Lindsay Cheskes, Alex Coutin 0 comments on Human Trafficking in the Emergency Department
The United Nations (UN) defines human trafficking (HT) as “the recruitment, transport, transfer, harbouring, or receipt of a person by such means as threat... Read more.
Using Simulation for COVID-19 Preparation
COVID-19, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Mass Casualty / Disaster, Resuscitation

Using Simulation for COVID-19 Preparation

by Lindsay Cheskes, Josee Malette 1 comment on Using Simulation for COVID-19 Preparation
In situ simulation, informally thought of as “crash testing the dummy”, is defined as a team-based training technique conducted within the actual patient... Read more.
Electrical Storm
cardiac arrest, Cardiology, Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Resuscitation

Braving the Electrical Storm in the ED

by Lindsay Cheskes, Kate O'Connell 0 comments on Braving the Electrical Storm in the ED
This post takes a deep dive into the pathophysiology, presentation and management of electrical storm in the emergency department. The management focuses on patients... Read more.